F88 partners with MB to transform over 850 financial stores into bank offices

F88 partners with MB to transform over 850 financial stores into bank offices

Military Commercial joint-stock bank (MB) and F88 signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement at MB's headquarters in Hanoi on December 16.
Obstacles to stock-market upgrade to be removed

Obstacles to stock-market upgrade to be removed

The amended Securities Law is expected to enhance the Vietnamese stock market's infrastructure and competitiveness.
Vietnam seizes opportunities amid global trade shifts

Vietnam seizes opportunities amid global trade shifts

Vietnam is navigating the shifting currents of global trade and seeking to sustain its economic growth. Barry Weisblatt, head of research at VNDirect Securities, spoke with VIR’s Khanh Linh about the strategic avenues the country must explore to capitalise on its potential.
Long-term perspective remains optimal approach

Long-term perspective remains optimal approach

Le Duc Khanh, director of analysis at VPS Securities, talked with VIR’s Hoang Anh about considering portfolio selection for the next year.
Fiscal measures to be based on upcoming US status

Fiscal measures to be based on upcoming US status

Standard Chartered Vietnam’s CEO and head of Banking & Coverage Nguyen Thuy Hanh explained to VIR’s Hong Dung the effects of a USD rally and gold price dynamics on economic growth.
PetroVietnam accelerates divestment from PVI

PetroVietnam accelerates divestment from PVI

Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group is stepping up its divestment from PVI before the end of 2025.
Techcombank proactive with ESG and sustainability

Techcombank proactive with ESG and sustainability

Thai Minh Diem Tu, chief marketing officer of Techcombank, scrutinises Techcombank’s ESG journey.
VAT cut set to continue on through to summer

VAT cut set to continue on through to summer

Though the continuation of a 2 per cent VAT reduction for the first half of 2025 can dent the state budget, there are calls to extend the policy throughout the year, which the government remains cautious about.
BIWASE Long An issues Vietnam's first AAA-rated bonds worth $27.6 million

BIWASE Long An issues Vietnam's first AAA-rated bonds worth $27.6 million

Binh Duong Water and Environment JSC and its subsidiary, BIWASE Long An, issued Vietnam’s first corporate bonds to receive the AAA credit rating in December.
Citi hosts Vietnam Day for Hong Kong clients

Citi hosts Vietnam Day for Hong Kong clients

Citi held a Vietnam Day on December 11 for its Hong Kong clients, one of the bank’s fastest growing trade corridors.
Banks face difficulties in balancing capital raising and lending

Banks face difficulties in balancing capital raising and lending

Banks often use their charter capital to compensate for a capital shortage, as lending exceeds capital raising.
Moc Chau's poverty rates reduced through social lending programmes

Moc Chau's poverty rates reduced through social lending programmes

Social lending programmes have played a crucial role in Moc Chau's development over the past 22 years.
Systemic issues persist in green credit development

Systemic issues persist in green credit development

Green credit in Vietnam presents significant growth potential, but businesses and credit institutions continue to face numerous obstacles that hinder its development.
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