FLC share sell surprise incites scrutiny of process
January 18, 2022 | 09:32
The move to block the securities account of FLC Group chairman Trinh Van Quyet for failing to disclose stock sales in advance has triggered a debate around the equity market’s transparency and conflict-of-interest rules.
Alexandre Macaire, former HSBC Asia Pacific executive, to be the new CFO of Techcombank
January 12, 2022 | 11:42
Hanoi-based lender Techcombank has just named Alexandre Macaire, the former HSBC Asia Pacific top executive, to be the new CFO.
Businesses urged to usher in sustainability era
January 08, 2022 | 18:26
Though Vietnam has pledged to achieve net zero by 2050, sustainability awareness remains an obscure concept among listed enterprises. Therefore, a shared understanding of what constitutes sustainability is being deemed critical at local and regional levels to attract and allocate resources towards green development.
Lenders get trendy to lap up increasing youth slice
December 31, 2021 | 08:00
Banks are responding to the challenge of engaging young retail customers with a wide set of inventive new products, as the retail loan segment is widely viewed as the primary driver setting the tone for the whole financial system in Vietnam.
Japan's SMFG to enhance its M&A strategy
December 28, 2021 | 10:44
Faced with bleak domestic growth prospects, Japan's SMFG is expanding its international footprint, including its presence in Vietnam.
Turbulence expected after Fed pivot
December 21, 2021 | 09:42
Emerging economies like Vietnam will not be immune to plans by the US Federal Reserve to reduce bond purchases and rate hikes to fight against inflation pressures, with foreign indirect investment and some import- and export-reliant businesses perhaps in the firing line.
Experts line up to extol virtues of M&A
December 12, 2021 | 18:22
A variety of voices have explained how new models of collaboration between acquirers and acquirees have been created in a bid to facilitate a more well-rounded ecosystem, and maximise a solid pool of Vietnamese talents.
Listing frenzy for FIEs and domestic giants
December 11, 2021 | 11:55
While the number of listed foreign-invested enterprises remains highly limited on Vietnam’s stock market, local conglomerates are still making headway to overseas listings as a part of their worldwide expansion initiatives.
Life insurers move chess pieces to snap up fresh partnerships
December 11, 2021 | 11:48
Life insurers are competing for a larger share of Vietnam’s thriving insurance business, as seen by the ambitions to expand their footprint and form alliances with commercial banks in the country.
Mizuho Bank to invest $170 million and acquire 7.5 per cent stake in M-Service
December 10, 2021 | 19:03
Japanese megabank Mizuho Bank is reported to invest around $170 million to acquire a 7.5 per cent stake in M-Service, the company behind e-wallet MoMo.
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