NPLs are likely to rise sharply in Vietnam

The government in Vietnam has moved to restructure some of the country’s banks. This comes after a surge in lending in recent years, which has contributed to a rise in bad debt. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio could easily surpass 15%, causing major problems for the banking sector.    

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