Money

IFC proposes $60 million global trade finance for Maritime Bank

By Thanh Van April 17, 2025 | 15:59

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is mulling a $60-million loan to Maritime Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (MSB).

The building blocks of crypto policy

By Vlad Savin April 17, 2025 | 08:45

Vietnam’s digital transformation, coupled with its strong economic growth and significant investments in the financial sector and fintech ecosystem, enabled significant retail adoption in the cryptocurrency investment market.

Stock market rebounds as US eases tariff stance for now

By Khánh Vy April 17, 2025 | 08:00

Vietnamese stocks responded accordingly following tariff U-turns by the United States, and buoyed further by Vietnam’s own solid foundation for sustained growth.

Lending could increase amid volatile forex market

By Ha Truc April 17, 2025 | 07:00

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.

Confidence among accountants hits new low amid global economic woes

By Khanh Linh April 16, 2025 | 17:33

Confidence among accountants worldwide has dropped to its lowest level in nearly four years.

Assertive entry strategies from investors into Vietnam

By Thanh Van April 16, 2025 | 16:27

Oanh Tran, senior manager of Market Research & Consulting Services at FiinGroup, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van her insight into dealmaking in Vietnam.

Citi at the forefront of Vietnam's evolving foreign exchange landscape

By Huong Thuy April 16, 2025 | 11:43

Minh Ngo from Citi Vietnam shares insights with VIR’s Huong Thuy on how Citi is supporting clients to manage foreign exchange risks.

Gold extends bullish run in Vietnam

By Hazy Tran April 16, 2025 | 11:42

Global gold prices are experiencing a pullback after a record-breaking rally, while domestic prices continue their upward momentum.

Monetary policy space narrows as trade uncertainty weighs on FX market

By Hong Thuy April 12, 2025 | 08:00

Earlier this morning (April 10, Vietnam time), the United States announced a 90-day suspension and a reduction of reciprocal tariffs to 10 per cent to over 75 trading partners, including Vietnam. The tariff policy, however, still leaves room for uncertainties regarding the final policy direction, casting pressure on Vietnam’s foreign exchange market.