Pressure on exchange rate takes on new look

Pressure on exchange rate takes on new look

In tandem with forecasts regarding potential reductions in policy interest rates, discussions surrounding a potential reduction in reserve requirements have emerged in the last couple of weeks.
High-value investment of prime importance to advance

High-value investment of prime importance to advance

Vietnam is leaning towards quality and more modern investing initiatives. Joon Suk Park, head of International Subsidiary Banking, Wholesale Banking at HSBC Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about the key sectors for high-value funding in this country.
An expert's view on interest rate movements

An expert's view on interest rate movements

A senior economist shared his views on the potential impact of interest rate movements on the banking system and the economy in the coming months.
Lenders manifest steady trajectory with profit figures

Lenders manifest steady trajectory with profit figures

Although first quarter business results of banks show deceleration compared to the final quarter of 2022, in the current macro context, this still is an encouraging growth.
Lenders must embrace responsibility to real estate

Lenders must embrace responsibility to real estate

The banking system is under pressure to assist the real estate market through recent turbulence. Dr. Le Xuan Nghia, member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the situation and projections for what is to come.
Careful action required to curb inflation threat

Careful action required to curb inflation threat

Monetary experts are still mulling over whether Vietnam should soften or tighten policies to best suit current development circumstances.
Plenty of room for digital transformation in banking

Plenty of room for digital transformation in banking

Digital transformation is a process, not a destination. Nguyen Chien Thang, director of the BIDV Digital Banking Development Centre, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about the potential rewards.
Learning recent lessons to ensure fiscal prudence in 2023

Learning recent lessons to ensure fiscal prudence in 2023

Fiscal and monetary policies worldwide witnessed changes last year, and the same has also been true of Vietnam. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about how it can apply relevant initiatives this year.
Rising bad debt threat looms large

Rising bad debt threat looms large

Despite a bright business outlook, non-performing loans are causing significant concerns to banks amid a challenging environment in both the domestic and global market, according to industry experts.
Making growth greener

Making growth greener

Completing the legal corridor is one of the important foundations to assist the flow of capital into green economic developments. Dao Minh Tu, Standing Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about the importance of green credits to economic recovery.
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