six banks among 10 most effective listed companies in vietnam

Six banks among 10 most effective listed companies in Vietnam

Six Vietnamese banks, including Vietcombank, ACB, VPBank, VIB, MB, and Techcombank are among the 10 largest, most effective listed companies.
inclusive recovery and improved urban governance in ho chi minh city

Inclusive recovery and improved urban governance in Ho Chi Minh City

The World Bank has just approved two development policy operations totaling $321.5 million for Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City to support efforts to improve urban management and promote a recovery that is inclusive, digitally transformative, and sustainable.
watchdogs notice stable credit growth

Watchdogs notice stable credit growth

Commercial lenders with sound financial foundations might be eligible to lift their credit growth ratio, which could bring about higher deposit interest rates in the latter half of this year. However, loan packages flowing into risky sectors will continue to be scrupulously controlled.
fed alterations increase uncertainty

Fed alterations increase uncertainty

The latest initiatives of the US Federal Reserve to leave its benchmark short-term borrowing rate near zero, while signalling an imminent rate hike, is leaving other emerging economies’ central banks high and dry.
south korean financial super app toss raises 410 million betting on vietnam

South Korean financial super app Toss raises $410 million, betting on Vietnam

Viva Republica, the operator of popular South Korean financial app Toss, has raised $410 million in its latest funding round, with a valuation of $7.4 billion. The fresh funds will be used to expand in overseas markets, including Vietnam.
necessary reforms to boost investment into vietnams burgeoning water sector

Necessary reforms to boost investment into Vietnam’s burgeoning water sector

For development banks, water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, ending poverty, good health and wellbeing, and gender equality are all closely linked to the prudent management of water.
vietnam offers best opportunities for european companies

Vietnam offers best opportunities for European companies

About 60 per cent of European companies working in ASEAN say Vietnam offers the best expansion opportunities in the region, according to a survey conducted by Standard Chartered Bank.
digital banking a motivation to develop a cashless society

Digital banking, a motivation to develop a cashless society

The virtual conference themed "Digital Financing: Powering cashless economy" organised on June 22 and 23 by Star Media Group Malaysia was participated by top business leaders from across Asia in the field of finance, banking, information, and data management.
gib global investment digital bank to bid for digital banking licence in vietnam

GIB Global Investment Digital Bank to bid for digital banking licence in Vietnam

Leading Hong Kong-based investment bank GIB Global Investment Digital Bank announced intentions to enter the digital banking space in Vietnam by teaming up with Vimo and local payments providers.
mobifone registers to sell nearly 9000 ssb shares stepping out of seabank

MobiFone registers to sell nearly 9,000 SSB shares, stepping out of SeABank

MobiFone officially divested from SeABank (HSX: SSB) by selling its 8,781 shares.
vietnams yields of local currency bonds outstanding declined

Vietnam’s yields of local currency bonds outstanding declined

According to a report of Asia Bond Monitor issued by the Asian Development Bank in June, Vietnam’s total yields of local currency bonds outstanding slightly declined due to lower outstanding government debt even as corporate bonds outstanding increased.
lienvietpostbank to increase to 523 million of charter capital

LienVietPostBank to increase to $523 million of charter capital

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has approved LienVietPostBank (HNX: LPB) to increase its charter capital to VND12.036 trillion ($523 million).
three banks agree on loan for vietnam airlines on verge of bankruptcy

Three banks agree on loan for Vietnam Airlines on verge of bankruptcy

In order to support Vietnam Airlines to overcome financial issues, SeABank, MSB and SHB agree to provide loan packages worth $173.9 million to assist the national flag carrier.
vietnam flies high on cryptocurrency gains

Vietnam flies high on cryptocurrency gains

The booming popularity of cryptocurrency has triggered criticism across the globe, particularly in Vietnam. However, both investors and regulators have shown keen interest in a potential central bank digital currency.
saigonbank divests viet capital bank

Saigonbank divests Viet Capital Bank

The Board of Directors of Saigonbank (UPCoM: SGB) approved plans to divest its interest in Viet Capital Bank (UPCom: BVB).