Vietnam Credit Outlook 2025

Vietnam in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities

Vietnam stands at a pivotal moment in 2025, as the global and APAC credit environments shift under major macroeconomic trends. The nation's ability to adapt to geopolitical changes and economic uncertainties will be critical for its continued growth.

With an ambitious target of double-digit GDP growth, Vietnam is accelerating public and private investments to finance its development projects. Government policies aimed at strengthening domestic businesses, combined with adapting to changes under the new U.S. administration, will present both opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.

Vietnam Bonds & Credit Forum: A Must-Attend Quarterly Event

VIS Rating – An Affiliate of Moody’s – proudly presents the Vietnam Bonds & Credit Forum, a new quarterly webinar series designed to bring industry leaders together for in-depth discussions on Vietnam’s credit markets.

We are honored to welcome distinguished guest speakers:

• Mr. Christian de Guzman – Senior Vice President, Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign Risk Group, Moody’s Ratings.
• Mr. Nguyen Tu Anh – Director, Center for Economic Information, Analysis, and Forecasting, Central Economic Commission.
• Mr. Simon Chen - Senior Vice President, Moody's Ratings cum Head of Ratings & Research, VIS Rating
• Mr. Phan Duy Hung - Director, Senior Analyst, VIS Rating
• Mr. Nguyen Dinh Duy - Director, Senior Analyst, VIS Rating
• Mr. Duong Duc Hieu - Director, Senior Analyst, VIS Rating

Key Topics and Questions to Be Discussed

• Macroeconomic trends shaping global and APAC credit markets – Insights from Moody’s Ratings.
• Navigating geopolitical tensions and economic shifts – How is Vietnam positioned to benefit or mitigate risks?
• Policy initiatives supporting domestic businesses – Which sectors will reap the most benefits?
• Real estate and banking sector concerns – What are the key challenges in 2025?
• Corporate bond market development – Is Vietnam ready for new financial instruments under updated securities laws?