Vietnam strengthens global credit standing with R&I upgrade to BBB
By Minh Thuy
October 09, 2026 | 16:56
For the first time, Vietnam has been upgraded to investment grade by an international credit rating agency, Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), marking a significant step forward in strengthening the country's credit standing in international markets.
From risk to reputation: Jason Ho on what makes a bank worthy of trust
By Thanh Van
October 08, 2026 | 14:00
After nearly four decades across trading, treasury, risk, people and governance, Jason Ho has seen banking through booms, crises and transformations. Now, as a member of Eximbank’s Board of Directors, he is contributing that experience at a pivotal stage
Building Vietnam’s next chapter of FDI growth
By Hazy Tran
October 08, 2026 | 12:15
VPBank's local execution with SMBC's global capability are building stronger value chains, supporting Vietnamese enterprises, enabling foreign investors to succeed, and strengthening Vietnam's role in the global economy.
Policy loans open new paths for people rebuilding their lives
By Hong Thuy
October 07, 2026 | 17:24
Policy lending is giving former prisoners opportunities to create jobs, rebuild livelihoods and reintegrate into society, under new rules.
FTSE upgrade opens door to $2 billion in passive fund inflows
By Minh Thuy
October 07, 2026 | 12:12
Vietnam's FTSE upgrade could draw billions in new capital, though analysts say inflows will be uneven across stocks and sectors.
VIB raises $1 billion from international markets in record funding plan
By Thanh Van
October 07, 2026 | 10:28
Vietnam International Bank is raising approximately $1 billion from international capital markets in 2026, its largest international funding plan to date.
From loans to women’s economic empowerment
By Ha An
October 06, 2026 | 17:58
Policy credit is expanding women’s access to finance, from starting businesses and developing production to creating jobs, thereby enabling women to become more economically independent and take greater control of their livelihoods and incomes.
VIB named Outstanding Retail Bank 2026, targets transaction banking
By Thanh Van
October 06, 2026 | 10:52
VIB has been named Outstanding Retail Bank 2026, capping nearly a decade of retail transformation as it targets a broader transaction banking role.
FTSE upgrade paves way for stronger stock market development
By Minh Vu
October 05, 2026 | 18:44
Vietnam will ramp up stock market development after FTSE Russell's upgrade to secondary emerging market status, says Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi.
coLoan to empower women through inclusive green finance
By Bichngoc
October 05, 2026 | 18:42
Delta West Group and its strategic partners have launched coLoan, an impact financing platform for climate-resilient livelihoods under the EmPower II programme, jointly implemented by UN Women and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on October 2.
Techcombank CEO: AI no longer a tool but a new operating foundation
By Thanh Van
October 05, 2026 | 18:11
Attending AWS Cloud and AI Day Hanoi 2026 on September 29, Jens Lottner, CEO of Techcombank, shared his vision for building an AI-First Bank model, emphasising the role of AI in shaping the future of the financial services industry.
Banks sustain profit growth as funding costs squeeze margins
By Huong Thuy
October 02, 2026 | 22:22
Banks are set to sustain profit growth, but rising deposit rates and funding costs are putting increasing pressure on margins and challenging the sector’s earnings outlook.
Nam A Bank delivers strong breakthrough in 2026
By Thanh Van
October 02, 2026 | 19:00
Nam A Bank (HSX:NAB) on October 2 announced 9-month 2026 business results with impressive and comprehensive growth figures.
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