Vietnam Eyeing First Dollar Bond Sale Since 2014, Sources Say

Vietnam explores first dollar bond since 2014 to boost infrastructure and ease bank pressure.

September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Hanoi, Vietnam — Vietnam’s finance ministry is exploring its first sovereign dollar bond issuance in over a decade, engaging with investment banks on potential terms, according to four sources familiar with the discussions.

The proposed bond would aim to fund infrastructure projects and reduce reliance on domestic banks, which have been the primary source of lending for local investments. This move reflects a shift in Vietnam’s financial strategy as it seeks to diversify funding sources amid rising global interest rates and inflation.

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While no final decision has been made, officials are assessing borrowing costs in the current economic climate. Vietnam last issued an offshore bond in 2014, raising $1 billion through a 10-year dollar bond at a 4.8% coupon. The government has also recently accepted development loans from Japan and Germany, signaling a broader openness to foreign capital.

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