Strategic positioning vital to upgrade Vietnam

Strategic positioning vital to upgrade Vietnam

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has been working towards upgrading the stock market from a frontier to an emerging market, attracting notable international investor interest.
Lethargic opening to 2024 bond market poses questions for challenging outlook

Lethargic opening to 2024 bond market poses questions for challenging outlook

Vietnam’s corporate bond market in early 2024 has experienced a subdued start, marked by a notable absence of new issuances and a predominant focus on bond buybacks.
Credit law creates banking safeguards

Credit law creates banking safeguards

The latest amendment of Vietnam’s Law on Credit Institutions is set to significantly enhance the banking sector’s resilience and transparency, profoundly impacting its operational landscape and consumer accessibility.
Climate funds begin to make waves with domestic entities

Climate funds begin to make waves with domestic entities

The increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives in Vietnam is evident, with major financial institutions and cities launching substantial green investment funds.
Choosing people, environment, and financial return for investors

Choosing people, environment, and financial return for investors

Mekong Capital is making a deeper foray into sustainability. Ellen Van, the fund’s investment principal, spoke to VIR’s Linh Le about how it assesses and manages risks, and the importance of authenticity in its sustainability endeavours.
Manipulation to be mitigated through updated legislation

Manipulation to be mitigated through updated legislation

The new Law on Credit Institutions has been adopted to resolve bottlenecks in the current landscape. Economist Le Xuan Nghia delves into some new points in the law with VIR’s Hong Dung.
Banking giants massively lay off staff

Banking giants massively lay off staff

Banks are dismissing staff in large number around the globe.
Agribank furthers growth of thriving rural areas

Agribank furthers growth of thriving rural areas

Agribank has greatly contributed to the success of their customers and brought development and prosperity to Vietnam’s farthest corners.
Citi uniquely positioned to bring a global network across Vietnam

Citi uniquely positioned to bring a global network across Vietnam

Udhay Furtado, co-head of Asia Equity Capital Markets at Citi, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about Asia’s capital market performance and emphasises Vietnam’s attractiveness.
Asset quality notable in banks' 2023 business results

Asset quality notable in banks' 2023 business results

Tran Thi Khanh Hien, director of MBS' research division, talked to VIR's Hong Dung about 2023 business results.
Experts share mixed sentiments on forex in 2024

Experts share mixed sentiments on forex in 2024

Volatility is likely to continue in the forex market.
Record-low interest rates drive early-year credit growth

Record-low interest rates drive early-year credit growth

Since the beginning of the year, numerous banks have launched attractive credit packages with low interest rates, some even as low as 0% per year, easing the financial burden for customers seeking additional capital, particularly during the time leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year holiday).
HDBank posted record profit for 2023

HDBank posted record profit for 2023

HDBank sailed through the difficulties of 2023 to achieve high growth across all indicators.
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