Financial transparency to resolve lending bottlenecks

Financial transparency to resolve lending bottlenecks

Amendments to the Independent Auditing Law by the Ministry of Finance are poised to create more transparency in financial reports, helping to attract more foreign investors to Vietnamese businesses and alleviate the lending burden on banks.
Crackdown on the way in stock market

Crackdown on the way in stock market

Stock market manipulation activities will be legislated to protect investors and promote a stable market, in response to the rising complexity of recent violations in Vietnam’s securities sector.
Likely Fed rate cuts to impact exchange rates and asset class

Likely Fed rate cuts to impact exchange rates and asset class

Although gold prices may rise with expected interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, Vietnamese investors are unlikely to benefit from any uptick in the precious metal due to a lack of support from exchange rates and unique liquidity factors.
Softened USD exchange rate anticipated at year-end

Softened USD exchange rate anticipated at year-end

The pressure on the VND-USD exchange rate is forecast to remain insignificant, with perhaps a slight retreating for the rest of 2024, according to experts.
'A good strong start' to Fed’s rate cut cycle

'A good strong start' to Fed’s rate cut cycle

The recent interest rate cut announced by the US Federal Reserve may increase the likelihood of the SBV to follow suit, say experts.
Central bank preparations underway for Fed rate move

Central bank preparations underway for Fed rate move

Investors have increased their bets on a strong interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next week. Trinh Ha, a financial market analyst from Exness Investment Bank, explained more to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the rate cute scenario and its impact on the Vietnamese markets.
Spate of claims made in typhoon aftermath

Spate of claims made in typhoon aftermath

Insurers are processing widespread claims following Typhoon Yagi, with compensation efforts focusing on businesses, industrial facilities, and vehicle owners. Meanwhile, smaller businesses and homeowners are being encouraged to review their coverage options for future protection against natural disasters.
Optimising data management in banking sector for greater success

Optimising data management in banking sector for greater success

Experts and leaders concur that banks adopting the latest trends and integrating them into their data management practices will boost their competitive edge and achieve sustainable growth amid a progressively complex digital landscape.
Credit support for businesses on offer after Typhoon Yagi

Credit support for businesses on offer after Typhoon Yagi

The banking sector is sharing the burden with businesses by reducing interest rates on existing loans and providing unsecured credit for new ones to help those affected by Typhoon Yagi.
Super Typhoon Yagi drives steel stock prices up

Super Typhoon Yagi drives steel stock prices up

Recent growth in steel stocks is reflecting investor optimism about increased demand for construction materials in the wake of Typhoon Yagi.
Krungsri facilitates Thai companies to foray into Vietnam and other regional markets

Krungsri facilitates Thai companies to foray into Vietnam and other regional markets

Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) plans to support around 100 companies as they venture into foreign markets, including Vietnam, over the next three years.
ACB reinforces position as premier custodian bank for global investors

ACB reinforces position as premier custodian bank for global investors

Asia Commercial joint-stock bank (ACB) was granted custodian member status by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC) in August.
Banking stocks remain attractive in final quarter

Banking stocks remain attractive in final quarter

Banking stocks are expected to lead the market in the last three months of 2024, supported by positive credit growth expectations and attractive valuations.
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