State bank cuts interest rates to buffer COVID-19 impact

09:03, 22/03/2020

(ĐN) - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) cut its policy rates from March 17 in an attempt to support the economy that has been hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

(ĐN) - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) cut its policy rates from March 17 in an attempt to support the economy that has been hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Accordingly, the banks reduced the caps on the interest rate of Vietnamese Dong-denominated deposits and loans by 0.25 – 0.5 percentage points, depending on the maturities.

Earlier, the credit organizations have been also suggested to re-schedule debt payment deadlines for loans and cut interest rates for loans for customers.

Reported by H.Q