Financial sector heats up with strategic M&A moves
April 23, 2025 | 14:36
Financial sector deals are shifting from traditional dealmaking to mandatory transfers of weak banks and strategic exits from fintech arms, with experts urging insurers to play a central role in bank restructuring.
Exchange rates react sharply to US tariffs
April 09, 2025 | 09:41
Banking experts are attempting to piece together the likely impacts of tough worldwide tariffs imposed by the United States, with Vietnam’s central bank under the microscope when it comes to maintaining low interest rates.
Digital assets create prospects for financial securities products
April 04, 2025 | 16:08
While the rising popularity of digital assets may pressure stock market liquidity, it also presents opportunities for businesses to adjust models to stay ahead, securities firms acknowledge.
Deposit rate drops ensure banking system stability
March 19, 2025 | 14:00
Vietnam’s move to cut treasury bill rates, inject long-term liquidity, and support lower deposit rates is a strategic step to ensure banking system stability and reduce capital costs.
Corporate bond market impacted with restructure
March 11, 2025 | 16:00
The corporate bond market, as a key channel for medium- and long-term capital supply to the economy, is expected to rebound strongly following recent restructuring in Vietnam.
Banks adjust to balance and cut costs
March 10, 2025 | 14:33
With simultaneous interest rate cuts and accelerated credit disbursement, banks are fuelling Vietnam’s economic breakthrough, driving towards the ambitious targets of 8 per cent GDP growth and 16 per cent credit expansion this year.
Lenders use Lunar New Year to offer alluring rates
February 20, 2025 | 17:41
Following the Lunar New Year holiday, many banks simultaneously adjusted deposit interest rates to attract idle capital from customers, while lending rates also showed an upward trend, presenting attractive opportunities, but also significant challenges for borrowers.
High-tech methodology can conquer agri-market
February 07, 2025 | 14:00
By 2050, Vietnam aims to lead global agriculture with sustainable, modern agri-processing, driven by technology. Yaron Mayer, Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam, told VIR’s Vy Vy how Israel can be part of this journey by bringing its expertise in agriculture and other industries.
Variables expected to address US policy
January 16, 2025 | 19:00
Amid the strengthening dollar on international markets and USD/VND exchange rates at banks hovering near the upper allowable limit, the State Bank of Vietnam is projected to raise regulatory interest rates to alleviate pressure on foreign reserves.
Rate policies to be managed strategically
January 07, 2025 | 16:13
Significant adjustments in exchange rates are expected in 2025 to maintain macroeconomic balance, with volatility due to the unconventional economic policies of the US and the limited domestic foreign exchange reserves.
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