March 2025

Vietnam Sensitive Industries

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Vietnam is raising the total foreign ownership limit in its domestic banks to 49% from the current 30%, effective May 19, 2025. State-owned commercial banks are excluded from this change, which is being implemented via Decree No. 69/2025/ND-CP to attract more foreign direct investment and bolster the banking sector.

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