Strict management needed for bank capital increases

Strict management needed for bank capital increases

Capital increases at banks may pose risks of manipulation and cross-ownership among closely related companies if management is lax.
Budding potential in green finance and AI

Budding potential in green finance and AI

To cope with climate change and the decline of natural resources, green finance has emerged as an effective method to combine finance and environmental protection, promoting sustainable development.
Accountants’ role in healthcare risk management

Accountants’ role in healthcare risk management

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) released a report titled “Risk Cultures in Healthcare: The Role of Accountancy” on December 16
Mandatory biometric verifications to be expanded

Mandatory biometric verifications to be expanded

Since the implementation of biometric authentication in banking for individuals, fraudsters have shifted to using bogus company accounts, prompting the nation’s central bank to propose mandatory requirements for financial institutions.
Bank transfers lead to rebranding phase

Bank transfers lead to rebranding phase

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

Ownership of financial groups comes to fore

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

AI will be a game-changer in banking and finance

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

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.
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