The State Bank of Vietnam has issued Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN on conditions for borrowing foreign loans not guaranteed by the Government, replacing Circular No. 12/2014/TT-NHNN effective from August 15, 2023.
Despite the concerns of banks that the revised lending regulations could significantly disrupt offshore lending, the new Circular still contains less stringent regulations than anticipated. These changes appear to be intended to recognize the important role that foreign capital can play in the current economic turmoil. Borrowing purpose The new circular separates the borrowing purposes for...