Vietnamese SMEs struggle to secure loans despite steady orders, cash flow
Economy 11:03 24/09/2026Many small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam continue to struggle to obtain bank loans despite having orders, steady cash flow, and viable business plans, as lenders still place heavy emphasis on collateral.
Large firms account for just 0.9% of enterprises in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Economy 14:34 12/08/2026Only 0.9 percent of businesses in the Mekong Delta region are classified as large enterprises, while micro-enterprises account for as much as 87 percent of the region’s business community, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Mekong Delta branch.
Beyond preferential credit: What Vietnam’s SMEs need to thrive
In-Depth 17:43 10/08/2026A VND220 trillion (US$8.4 billion) preferential lending scheme may ease one of the most persistent constraints facing Vietnam’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Yet cheaper money alone will not solve the deeper problems preventing smaller firms from scaling.
