Positive outlook for Vietnamese banks; moderate inflation will boost Southeast Asian banks’ margins

C.J. Wong explains the forces behind Vietnamese banks’ credit strength, and Rebecca Tan discusses inflation's impact on banks in six member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.Guests: C.J. Wong, Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service; Rebecca Tan, Vice President – Senior Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Hosts: Danielle Reed, Vice President – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Investors Service, and Jun Yang, Assistant Vice President – Research Writer, Moody’s Investors ServiceTo read more on this topic, visit Moodys.com (some content available only to registered users or subscribers).Banking System Outlook – Vietnam: Economic rebound and improving profitability support positive outlookGovernment of Vietnam: FAQ on economic prospects, environmental risks and institutional challengesRating Action:  Moody's takes rating actions on 12 Vietnamese banksBanks – ASEAN: Inflation-driven rate rises will boost margins but rapid increases would be credit negative