banks eye charter increase

Banks eye charter increase

Vietnam’s banks are to set out ambitious plans to raise charter capital this year.
exchange rates hover near historical highs

Exchange rates hover near historical highs

Substantial foreign investor outflows from Vietnam’s equity markets might prompt the central bank to introduce measures to stabilise exchange rates, facing heightened volatility.
development highlights in q1 through experts lenses

Development highlights in Q1 through expert’s lenses

Suan Teck Kin, executive director of global economics and market research at United Overseas Bank (UOB), talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about Vietnam’s development landscape in Q1 and forex prospects for 2024.
mufgs bwg chairmanship begins in april

MUFG’s BWG chairmanship begins in April

MUFG Vietnam took over the chair of the Banking Working Group (BWG), one of the most active working groups under the Vietnam Business Forum, from April 1. The forum serves as a regular and high-level channel of communication between the business community and the government.
abbank eyes hsx listing

ABBank eyes HSX listing

ABBank has outlined a path to recovery, addressing financial setbacks with increased credit-risk provisioning and setting ambitious goals, including a potential Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HSX) listing and a $3 billion market capitalisation. Leadership emphasises strategic shifts and transparency, with support from McKinsey, to achieve long-term success.
stock market shows potential for growth

Stock market shows potential for growth

Amidst a landscape of economic uncertainties, banking, retail, and real estate sectors are identified as beacons of growth, bolstered by strategic government interventions.
techcombank named best bank in vietnam by global finance

Techcombank named Best Bank in Vietnam by Global Finance

Techcombank has been named the Best Bank in Vietnam by US-based financial publication Global Finance at its 31st annual awards for the World’s Best Banks.
vpbank plans compulsory acquisition of struggling credit institution

VPBank plans compulsory acquisition of struggling credit institution

VPBank has outlined documentation in its 2024 AGM of its intention to undertake a compulsory acquisition of a struggling financial institution. This move is highlighted as part of VPBank's strategic objectives for the year.
banks eye rosier prospects in q1

Banks eye rosier prospects in Q1

The banking sector has witnessed an inspiring profit picture in the first quarter of this year as the economic rebound takes a stronger foothold.
acb has no plans to pursue ma

ACB has no plans to pursue M&A

In response to a shareholder inquiry regarding merger and acquisition (M&A) strategies, Tran Hung Huy, chairman of the Board at Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), disclosed that the bank has explored potential M&A opportunities but currently has no plans to pursue them.
vib approves 295 per cent dividend payout and 2024 profit plan of 4816 million

VIB approves 29.5 per cent dividend payout and 2024 profit plan of $481.6 million

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has approved a 29.5 per cent dividend in cash and stocks, and a pre-tax profit plan of $481.6 million for fiscal year 2024.
bank shareholders to receive lucrative dividend

Bank shareholders to receive lucrative dividend

Nam A Bank passed its plan for its dividend payout at its AGM on March 29, at a ratio of 25 per cent in the form of shares, to bolster its financial standing. The bank aims to raise its charter capital to nearly $571 million this year, before reaching $675 million by 2025.
forex market under significant pressure

Forex market under significant pressure

Large fluctuations in the forex market in the early months of this year have been contributed to several internal factors. Economic experts believe that measures so far have been insufficient, and market-driven interest rates are forecasted to rise in the near future.
mufgs bwg chairmanship begins in april

MUFG’s BWG chairmanship begins in April

MUFG Vietnam will take over the chair of the Banking Working Group (BWG), one of the most active working groups under the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) from April 1. The VBF serves as a regular and high-level channel of communication between the business community and the government.
fallen crypto tycoon bankman fried gets 25 year sentence

Fallen crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried gets 25-year sentence

Disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in jail on Thursday -- a stunning descent for a figure who seemed poised to lead an emerging sector less than two years ago.