Phuong Nguyen

Domestic banks gain CPTPP benefits

March 29, 2019 | 10:07

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership is expected to bring in fresh opportunities for international banks in Vietnam, as well as possible merger and acquisition deals with local partners.

Summit outcome hits Asian markets

March 06, 2019 | 15:00

Stock markets in Vietnam and across Asia ended February in the red after the highly anticipated Trump – Kim summit resulted in a lacklustre outcome. However, there is a silver lining with bright prospects forecast to be on the horizon.

Could new bourse end city rivalry?

February 02, 2019 | 12:15

The newly-launched Vietnam Stock Exchange is expected to streamline the national equities market, but there remains a possible risk of more red tape for investors and listed firms.

Calls for FOL to be relaxed

January 23, 2019 | 09:00

State-owned commercial banks are calling for further relaxations on their foreign ownership limit this year.

Stock market in for buoyant new year

January 17, 2019 | 09:00

The Vietnamese stock market in 2019 promises good opportunities for foreign investors, from state withdrawals and a new securities law to a prospective market upgrade.

Arrests raise loan sharks higher on social agenda

December 12, 2018 | 16:36

Vietnamese authorities have vowed to clamp down on illegal moneylenders after the biggest loan shark group in the country was found to be torturing staff members.

Crackdown on cash crime

December 07, 2018 | 16:02

Vietnam is continuing its overhaul of the banking system by getting tough on serious financial crimes.

Strong lenders continue to flourish

October 19, 2018 | 14:00

Vietnamese banks have reported positive third-quarter results for 2018, continuing on the recovery path and making it easier for them to seek foreign capital in the future.