SCB Slashes Savings Interest Rates to Near Zero, Widening Market Gap
Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) has drastically cut its savings interest rates, offering 0.1-0.7% annually for most tenors. This marks a significant divergence from market averages since the bank was placed under special control by the State Bank of Vietnam in mid-2022, signaling efforts towards its restructuring.
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