Global rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and Rating and Investment Information (R&I) have assigned credit ratings for Viet Nam.

Rating selection involves information gathering, analysis, and monitoring of the financial health of an issuing entity. The rating methodologies and procedures for each rating agency can be found by following the links provided below.

Viet Nam's first credit rating agency, Vietnamnet Credit Ratings Centre, opened in June 2005, but discontinued its operations after less than one year. A link below provides information regarding Vietnamnet.