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Assessing gold prospects for the rest of 2024 and beyond

By Van Linh October 26, 2024 | 10:48

Senior financial expert Nguyen Tri Hieu scrutinises the factors that may affect gold price movements and effective investment channels.

ACCA welcomes 116 new members in Vietnam

By Hazy Tran October 26, 2024 | 10:45

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) held a new member ceremony on October 23 and 24 themed “Driving Progress - Leading Change”.

Public debt indicators remain in alignment with expectations

By Thanh Thu October 25, 2024 | 15:37

The country is projected to keep its public debt within safe levels this year, with a significant state budget surplus recorded in the first nine months of 2024, although a deficit is forecasted for the full year.

SACE and SCIC sign MoU to strengthen cooperation between Italy and Vietnam

By Thanh Van October 25, 2024 | 11:13

Italian insurance and finance group SACE announced on October 24 that it had signed an MoU with the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC).

EVN Finance signs $30 million loan package with Dutch bank FMO

By Thanh Van October 24, 2024 | 18:07

EVN Finance JSC and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have signed a loan contract.

Year-end credit growth driven by industrial sector

By Hong Dung October 24, 2024 | 14:34

The stock, banking, and investment markets are awaiting the release of third-quarter financial reports, with corporate lending banks expected to show strong growth in Q4, while consumer lending banks may continue to face hurdles.

Major bancassurance deals may be at peak

By Luu Huong October 24, 2024 | 14:28

The recent termination of some major bancassurance partnerships in Vietnam reflects a challenging market environment, but opportunities remain for a more transparent and sustainable revival in the sector.

Banks' profit picture in Q3 creates mixed sentiment

By Vinh Thuy October 24, 2024 | 11:44

Banks are releasing their third-quarter business results, and sentiments have been mixed about their profit picture.

Liquidity pressure “substantial” on Vietnam’s banks

By Nhue Man October 23, 2024 | 21:00

Intense liquidity pressures and surging interest rates are anticipated in the domestic banking sector as the year-end approaches.

Remittance fee drop could boost economy

By Huong Vy October 23, 2024 | 19:00

Experts have recommended that Vietnamese banks collaborate with foreign institutions to reduce remittance fees, as remittances remain one of the most vital financial sources for the country, especially for Ho Chi Minh City.

US stock momentum bodes well for others

By Nguyen Thu October 23, 2024 | 16:56

The US Federal Reserve will meet in early November and is likely to cut interest rates again, which is expected to have a positive impact on the stock market in Vietnam.

Stronger US labour market opens prospects for Vietnam

By Nguyen Thu October 22, 2024 | 15:00

Trinh Ha, a financial market analyst from Exness Investment Bank, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the interest rate scenario and its impact on the Vietnamese market.