Bank transfers lead to rebranding phase
By Celine Luu
December 19, 2024 | 09:00
Vietnam’s banking landscape is being reshaped by mandatory transfers, marking a pivotal step in stabilising weak banks and strengthening the sector.
Ownership of financial groups comes to fore
By Nguyen Huong
December 18, 2024 | 11:34
The formation of financial business groups with banks at the core is set to dominate, but complex cross-ownership and capital being diverted to so-called backyard companies is still causing a headache for state authorities.
AI will be a game-changer in banking and finance
By Nhan Tam
December 18, 2024 | 10:00
Innovation is happening in every corner of the financial services industry. According to the Gartner 2025 CIO Agenda, the biggest expected changes in technology investments are generative AI with 39 per cent, cybersecurity/information security with 34 per cent, and AI with 33 per cent.
F88 partners with MB to transform over 850 financial stores into bank offices
By Vy Bui
December 17, 2024 | 18:04
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
By Vy Vy
December 17, 2024 | 11:29
The amended Securities Law is expected to enhance the Vietnamese stock market's infrastructure and competitiveness.
Vietnam seizes opportunities amid global trade shifts
By Khanh Linh
December 16, 2024 | 18:00
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
By Hoang Anh
December 16, 2024 | 14:26
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
By Hong Dung
December 16, 2024 | 10:09
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
By Thanh Van
December 16, 2024 | 06:59
Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group is stepping up its divestment from PVI before the end of 2025.
Techcombank proactive with ESG and sustainability
By Anh Duc
December 14, 2024 | 10:00
Thai Minh Diem Tu, chief marketing officer of Techcombank, scrutinises Techcombank’s ESG journey.
VAT cut set to continue on through to summer
By Thanh Thu
December 14, 2024 | 09:00
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
By Thanh Van
December 13, 2024 | 20:22
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
By Thanh Van
December 13, 2024 | 14:21
Citi held a Vietnam Day on December 11 for its Hong Kong clients, one of the bank’s fastest growing trade corridors.
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