Ho Chi Minh City credit reaches 5.8 quadrillion VND

Credit in Ho Chi Minh City has seen significant growth, with total outstanding credit reaching 5.8 quadrillion VND by the end of September 2026. This represents an 11.4% increase compared to the end of 2025 and an 18.7% increase over the same period last year.

According to Nguyen Duc Lenh, Deputy Director of the State Bank of Vietnam's Regional Branch 2, the credit structure has shifted positively toward production, business, and priority sectors. Key lending figures include 1.3 quadrillion VND for small and medium-sized enterprises, 301 trillion VND for the export sector, and 109 trillion VND for supporting industries.

Specific industries driving growth include manufacturing and processing, which holds 767 trillion VND in credit, and the wholesale, retail, and automotive repair sectors, which holds 765 trillion VND. The construction sector also saw a notable increase, with outstanding debt reaching 310.5 trillion VND.