moneygram launches first real time p2p payment solution to vietnam using visa direct

MoneyGram launches first real-time P2P payment solution to Vietnam using Visa Direct

MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today launched a real-time peer-to-peer payment solution to Vietnam.
standard chartered vietnam appoints michele wee as new ceo

Standard Chartered Vietnam appoints Michele Wee as new CEO

Standard Chartered Bank today announced the appointment of Michele Wee as CEO for Vietnam, effective from February 1. She will report to Patrick Lee, cluster CEO, Singapore and ASEAN Markets (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and representative offices).
corporate bond market forecast to be robust this year

Corporate bond market forecast to be robust this year

The corporate bond market in Vietnam is expected to be robust this year as the Government has issued regulations to untie the market but still aimed to ensure transparency and healthy market development.
vamc bad debts exchange platform to soon receive approval

VAMC bad debts exchange platform to soon receive approval

The Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) bad debts exchange platform will be approved by the central bank at the beginning of 2021.
kienlongbank sets strategic goals for 2021

Kienlongbank sets strategic goals for 2021

Kienlongbank has just held a conference to summarise its business activities in 2020 and implemented a new business plan for 2021.
ocb officially goes public on hsx

OCB officially goes public on HSX

Saigon-based commercial bank Orient Commercial Bank (OCB) officially went public on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX) on January 28, also being the first bank stock to be listed this year.
visa study unlocking immense benefits of commercial credit cards

Visa study: Unlocking immense benefits of commercial credit cards

Towards realising the goal of turning Vietnam into a cashless nation and boosting electronic payment acceptance among consumers, merchants, and businesses across the nation are enhancing market awareness about commercial credit cards and the sizeable financial and practical benefits they offer.
bac a bank joins financial market in bac ninh

BAC A BANK joins financial market in Bac Ninh

BAC A BANK has officially entered the financial market in the northern province of Bac Ninh with the launch of a local branch.
masan records revenue doubling amid crisis

Masan records revenue doubling amid crisis

Despite the impact of the global health crisis, Masan Group’s 2020 revenues more than doubled over the previous year.
singaporean australian media highlight economic opportunities for vietnam

Singaporean, Australian media highlight economic opportunities for Vietnam

The Straits Times of Singapore on January 28 ran an article that views 2021 as a year of opportunity for Vietnam while the Australian Financial Review (AFR) said Vietnam has become an essential cog in the global supply chains.
banks launch domestic credit chip cards

Banks launch domestic credit chip cards

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (Napas) and seven domestic banks recently launched domestic credit chip cards with unified standards to promote cashless payments and tackle black credit.
techcombank delivers strong 2020 financial results

Techcombank delivers strong 2020 financial results

Techcombank ended 2020 with rosy performance across the board, with pre-tax profit jumping 21.5 per cent against the full-year target and total operating income soaring 28.4 per cent despite the impacts of COVID-19.
lenders request new debt guidance

Lenders request new debt guidance

Credit institutions are hankering for detailed guidance on handling rescheduling debt groups to assist affected businesses and individuals due to the health crisis, which is expected to be unveiled soon by Vietnam’s central bank.
whats next for vingroup what is one mount group

What's next for Vingroup? What is One Mount Group?

Vingroup has embarked on its digital transformation journey with a strong focus on VinFast, as well as smart home and smart city solutions, among others. Meanwhile, affiliate One Mount Group is expected to build a leading synchronous technological ecosystem in Vietnam.
job market expected to pick up in 2021

Job market expected to pick up in 2021

The job market will slightly pick up in 2021, with more recruitment demand for employees in manufacturing, IT, banking, and insurance industry, according to a report on the middle and senior recruitment demands in Vietnam by Navigos Vietnam.