Banks expedite massive bond issuances to raise capital before new year

Banks expedite massive bond issuances to raise capital before new year

Banks are issuing bonds to raise capital at high interest rates, driven by a clear improvement in year-end credit growth and positive forecasts for 2025.
Experts ponder exchange rate prospects for 2025

Experts ponder exchange rate prospects for 2025

The VND-USD exchange rate has been fluctuating continuously throughout 2024.
Experts scrutinise various investment channels in 2025

Experts scrutinise various investment channels in 2025

Should you pour money into gold, invest in real estate, keep funds in the bank, or take risks with cryptocurrency and stocks? These are questions investors face as they navigate 2025.
DFC to boost financial inclusion in Vietnam

DFC to boost financial inclusion in Vietnam

The US International Development Finance Corporation has approved 22 new transactions for the first quarter of 2025, including a loan to SeABank.
Strategic policies towards 2025’s economic goals

Strategic policies towards 2025’s economic goals

The Vietnamese government is pursuing higher growth in 2025, with a more expansive role played by monetary policy. Le Hoai An, founder of Integrated Financial Solutions JSC, spoke with VIR’s Nhue Man about how this policy can be used.
Vietnam’s stand-out tax outlook

Vietnam’s stand-out tax outlook

Vietnam’s tax environment stands out with high morale, trust in authorities, and a strong commitment to national development, which make it a magnet for foreign investors seeking predictability.
Banks deliver bright profit picture

Banks deliver bright profit picture

Banks have continued to post promising profits for 2024, buoyed by strong credit growth in the latter half of the year.
Forecast upbeat for banking industry in 2025

Forecast upbeat for banking industry in 2025

Commercial banks' pre-tax profits in 2025 are forecast to grow by 14.9 per cent year-on-year, while bad debt has peaked and is expected to decrease next year.
Home Credit Vietnam: The answer is always with the customer

Home Credit Vietnam: The answer is always with the customer

Fabien Sanchez, chief sales officer at Home Credit Vietnam, believes that listening to customers is the best way to win the market.
Targeted reform to aid stock market

Targeted reform to aid stock market

Vietnam’s stock market is showing promise with recent reforms and growing foreign investor interest, but unlocking its full potential will require addressing structural challenges.
No year-end easing of focus on business support and stability

No year-end easing of focus on business support and stability

Vietnam’s year-end direction is focused on maintaining stability in both interest rates and exchange rates while implementing capital support measures for businesses.
Preventing downturn the nucleus of reform

Preventing downturn the nucleus of reform

Banks are racing to increase capital to match the new regulations on the minimum capital adequacy ratio, and meet conditions for cash dividend payments.
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.
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