Banks bet on wholly owned life insurance

Banks bet on wholly owned life insurance

Several Vietnamese banks are shifting from bancassurance partnerships to establishing their own insurance companies, paving the way towards building full-fledged financial conglomerates.
Gold market retains volatile feel driven by sentiment

Gold market retains volatile feel driven by sentiment

The widening gap between domestic and international gold prices is raising concerns over potential price manipulation, especially as global gold has experienced several sharp declines amid renewed economic negotiation signals from large economies and limited room for further gains.
Startups urged to plan ahead for IPO success

Startups urged to plan ahead for IPO success

As Vietnamese startups evolve, the conversation shifts towards choosing the right initial public offering strategy, balancing the advantages of each type with the crucial need for securing private investment to ensure successful execution.
Long-term capital unlocked through investment funds

Long-term capital unlocked through investment funds

Leveraging the advantages of a growing tech ecosystem, combined with a clear strategy for engaging strategic investors and establishing regular policy dialogues, will be key to effectively attracting long-term investment from funds.
Lending could increase amid volatile forex market

Lending could increase amid volatile forex market

Strong domestic growth is set to fuel a surge in lending, expected to pave the way for the State Bank of Vietnam to balance its policy tools and lay the groundwork for a further 0.03-0.08 per cent decline in average lending rates across the system.
Gold skyrockets on back of tariff barrage

Gold skyrockets on back of tariff barrage

Gold prices have surged to an all-time high, driven by fears of an escalating trade war after new US tariffs, but analysts cautioned that the rush to safe-haven assets could overshadow investment in production.
Credit fuels private sector advances

Credit fuels private sector advances

Vietnam is leveraging supply chain financing as a game-changer to unlock capital and strengthen smaller businesses.
Banks race to issue dividends in search for growth

Banks race to issue dividends in search for growth

Record-high stock dividends and capital expansion plans are underscoring bank growth goals for the coming year, reflecting financial health and a widening divide within the sector.
Stock market enters crucial growth phase

Stock market enters crucial growth phase

The stock market outlook for March is paving the way for sustainable growth, supported by key factors such as the anticipated market upgrade, favourable economic policies, and progress in system implementation.
More bank support to come in form of credit packages

More bank support to come in form of credit packages

Banks will place a strong focus on small traders and consumer lending this year, especially for social housing, to drive economic growth while supporting key sectors.
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