olympic champion skofterud dies in jet ski accident at 38

Olympic champion Skofterud dies in jet-ski accident at 38

Norwegian cross-country skier Vibeke Skofterud, an Olympic gold medallist and double world champion in relay, has died in a jet-ski accident at 38, Norwegian authorities said.
banks post impressive profit growth in h1 2018

Banks post impressive profit growth in H1 2018

Many banks have reported impressive profit growth in the first half off 2018, compared to the same period last year, thanks to the high credit growth and the improvement from the retail banking segment.
vib reports over 200 per cent swell in half year profit

VIB reports over 200 per cent swell in half-year profit

Vietnam International Bank (UPCoM: VIB) has released its unaudited financial statement for the first half of 2018 with positive performance in key indicators of pre-tax profit, total deposits, and lending as well as non-performing loans (NPL).   
vib to support surgery of 100 children born with cleft lips or palates

VIB to support surgery of 100 children born with cleft lips or palates

Nearly 100 disadvantaged children born with cleft lips and cleft palates in Northern Vietnam will get free surgeries under the medical charity mission of Vietnam International Bank (VIB) and Operation Smile Vietnam (OSV). The mission will take place at Vietnam Cuba Friendship Hospital, at 37 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi on June 18-22.
vib issues vib world mastercard with massive incentives

VIB issues VIB World MasterCard with massive incentives

The brand new premium VIB World MasterCard credit card offers impressive rewards and benefits for cardholders, including a credit limit of VND1.2 billion ($52.6 million), up to 10 per cent cash back on dining expenses during a trip abroad, and free services in more than 850 VIP lounges at airports around the world.
smartphone market to stay cool this year forecast

Smartphone market to stay cool this year: Forecast

International Data Corporation forecast on Wednesday (May 30) that global smartphone sales would cool this year before heating up with help from new 5G networks and India's vibrant market.
vn index bounces back exceeding 1150 points

VN-Index bounces back, exceeding 1,150 points

The stock market experienced vibrant transactions with total value of over 6.16 trillion VND (271 million USD) on both bourses on April 17.
vibrant violet flamboyant flower season in da lat

Vibrant violet flamboyant flower season in Da Lat

Arriving in Da Lat city between the Lunar New Year and April is the best time to admire the beauty of the vivid violet flamboyant flowers for any tourist. Da Lat's roads are covered with vibrant violet flamboyant flowers. Its unique colour evokes a sense of romance, serenity, and beautiful memories of the past.
vib in talks with foreign investors for treasury shares sale

VIB in talks with foreign investors for treasury shares sale

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) is counting on surging foreign investment inflows in 2018 to offload its treasury shares to foreign investors as soon as in the third quarter, and is looking to bolster its charter capital through a private placement.
four banks to organise agm this week

Four banks to organise AGM this week

The LienVietPostBank, SCB, MB and VIB are due to organise the annual general meeting (AGM) of shareholders this week.
domestic pharmaceuticals stocks send good vibes to abbott and taisho

Domestic pharmaceuticals stocks send good vibes to Abbott and Taisho

Since the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2018, pharmaceutical stocks have been forecast to thrive as bustling activities such as state divestitures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and notable investments from foreign healthcare firms are being announced left and right.
cosy coffee and book shops popping up in vietnam

Cosy coffee and book shops popping up in Vietnam

Recently, the Vietnamese coffee shop market became more vibrant with the appearance of numerous coffee and book shops to the joy of book lovers.
vib setting the bar high for 2018

VIB setting the bar high for 2018

On March 14, Vietnam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VIB) officially announced the 2018 targets and made proposals to pay dividend and conduct its ESOP, as well as raise charter capital.
hcmc court halts trial of navibank case

HCMC court halts trial of Navibank case

The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Court on March 7 decided to halt the trial of the case of “deliberately violating State regulations on economic management, causing serious consequences” at Navibank, now National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB).
ho chi minh city anticipates increasing foreign capital inflows

Ho Chi Minh City anticipates increasing foreign capital inflows

In 2018, the Ho Chi Minh City real estate sector is expected to attract significant foreign capital inflows thanks to a vibrant market, new legal framework, new high-quality supply, and easier access to bank loans.