E-wallet firms restructure for best interests of customers

E-wallet firms restructure for best interests of customers

Intense competition in Vietnam’s e-wallet market is driving strategic shifts and forcing some players to rapidly develop apps or seek mergers.
Businesses wary of rising deposit rates

Businesses wary of rising deposit rates

Although deposit interest rates are increasing, lending rates will remain at current levels as regulatory bodies and commercial banks strive to support businesses in accessing capital.
Direct impact of exchange rates on business operations

Direct impact of exchange rates on business operations

Duong Bui, FX Trading Associate director for Markets & Securities Services at HSBC Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Nhue Man how upcoming exchange rate fluctuations may affect import-export businesses.
Visa supports Cashless Day 2024, accelerating Vietnam's digital payments revolution

Visa supports Cashless Day 2024, accelerating Vietnam's digital payments revolution

Visa is continuing to support Vietnam's annual Cashless Day (June 16), aiming to propel the country's digital payment ecosystem.
Cashless payments soaring in first half of 2024

Cashless payments soaring in first half of 2024

Cashless payments are experiencing a steady rise.
Shipping tickers prove lucrative

Shipping tickers prove lucrative

Uptrend freight rates, high demand for freight transport, and falling fuel prices are likely to boost shipping firms’ profits in the second half of 2024.
Wealth management in Vietnam: evolution and innovation

Wealth management in Vietnam: evolution and innovation

Dinh Thi Thu Nga, head of Internal Audit at Techcom Securities, speaks with VIR’s Bich Thuy about future innovation trends.
ADB greenlights $80 million loan package for LPBank to finance woman-owned businesses

ADB greenlights $80 million loan package for LPBank to finance woman-owned businesses

ADB and LPBank signed a financing package on June 12 of up to $80 million to expand access to finance for women-owned firms.
SHS honoured for outstanding financial brokerage services

SHS honoured for outstanding financial brokerage services

Saigon-Hanoi Securities JSC (SHS) has been honoured for its outstanding financial brokerage services.
VIR to host talk show on tax amendments to promote business activities

VIR to host talk show on tax amendments to promote business activities

A talk show themed “Tax Amendments to Promote Business Activities” will be held by VIR on June 14 to provide insights into amended tax regulations.
Central bank targets ongoing price control of gold market

Central bank targets ongoing price control of gold market

Unprecedented measures are being taken to ensure effective management of the domestic gold market and narrow the gap with the global market.
Larger lenders in good growth stead

Larger lenders in good growth stead

Despite uncertainties in the banking sector, investment opportunities remain, especially for larger banks with stronger credit growth and those with close ties to real estate developers.
Vietcombank begins selling gold bullion online

Vietcombank begins selling gold bullion online

Vietcombank started selling SJC-branded gold bullion online on June 12.
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