banking on banks to finance the green transition

Banking on banks to finance the green transition

Vietnam’s green goals require huge sums in order for them to succeed. Thomas Jacobs, country manager for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos at the International Finance Corporation, looks at capacity-building measures and the hurdles that must be overcome.
cake and the gioi di dong to provide consumer loans

Cake and The Gioi Di Dong to provide consumer loans

VPBank's digital subsidiary Cake and The Gioi Di Dong JSC signed an agreement to provide online consumer loans on October 11.
vikki digital bank claims innovation title at better choice awards

Vikki Digital Bank claims innovation title at Better Choice Awards

At the Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2024 on October 2, Vikki Digital Bank made its Hanoi debut and proudly received an award for its innovation in the finance and banking sector as part of the Better Choice Awards.
cake scoops technology bank of the year at better choice awards

Cake scoops ‘Technology Bank of the Year’ at Better Choice Awards

Cake by VPBank was named Technology Bank of the Year at the Better Choice Awards 2024 on October 2 in Hanoi.
brand growth solutions in the banking sector

Brand growth solutions in the banking sector

In the current turbulent economic landscape, strengthening brand power is increasingly crucial for banks. A strong brand not only attracts customers willing to pay higher fees for financial products and services but also encourages them to recommend the bank to their network.
backbase launches ai centre of excellence in ho chi minh city

Backbase launches AI Centre of Excellence in Ho Chi Minh City

On July 31, digital banking software provider Backbase announced the establishment of its first global Centre of Excellence (COE) focused on AI in Ho Chi Minh City.
the asian banker cake digital bank engages best ai technology implementation

The Asian Banker: Cake Digital Bank engages best AI technology implementation

Cake by VPBank has been granted the ‘Best AI Technology Implementation’ Award by The Asian Banker at a ceremony on July 18 in Hanoi.
new independent director hopes to add value to techcombank

New independent director hopes to 'add value' to Techcombank

World-class banking veteran Eugene Keith Galbraith hopes to add value by drawing on his vast experience in Indonesia to help Techcombank achieve its vision of becoming a top bank in the region and the partner of choice for customers.
mb secures prestigious software and it service awards

MB secures prestigious software and IT service awards

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has just clinched three Sao Khue Awards 2024, extending its winning streak to six consecutive years. The bank's innovative digital products - the Stellar fashion payment bracelet, the MB JCB Be The Sky card, and the mSeller sales management software - were honoured at the event.
vib drives digital banking innovation with temenos latest version of banking platform powered by aws

VIB drives digital banking innovation with Temenos’ latest version of banking platform powered by AWS

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) is delighted to announce the implementation of the Temenos Core Banking solution on cloud this week in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and ITSS.
ai spotlight here to stay

AI spotlight here to stay

Through the key trends of payments, AI and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are paving the way for further innovation in Vietnam.
proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

Proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

The banking industry is prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, focusing on reducing infrastructure carbon footprint and innovating with ESG-aligned products. Hong Yea Chee, senior executive vice president for Customer Engagement at digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis, discussed with VIR’s Trung Duong the sector’s evolution towards integrated services and embedded finance.
experience desired for banking reform

Experience desired for banking reform

Vietnam’s banking sector, amid urgent restructuring led by key players and government efforts, is confronting unique challenges due to limited restructuring experience and the complexity of securing investors.
bvbank launches digibiz

BVBank launches 'Digibiz'

BVBank unveiled Digibiz, its tailor-made digital banking platform for businesses, on December 15. The launch marks a pivotal moment in the bank's strategy to become more accessible and forge closer relationships with its customers
global finance names citi as worlds best digital bank 2023

Global Finance names Citi as World’s Best Digital Bank 2023

Citi has been recognised as the World’s Best Digital Bank and Best Corporate or Institutional Digital Bank at Global Finance World’s Best Digital Bank Awards 2023.