Bad Debt Surge in Vietnam's Banking Sector: Two Banks Report Over 40 Trillion VND in Non-Performing Loans
In Q1 2026, the total non-performing loans (NPLs) of 27 major Vietnamese banks reached 292.16 trillion VND, an 11% increase from late 2025. The data highlights rising asset quality pressures amid rapid credit growth.
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