10-10-2023 10:37
The government is flexibly managing monetary policy for the economy. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about how this policy can perform in addition to a need for a stronger fiscal policy to boost economic activities.
15-08-2023 09:00
In tandem with forecasts regarding potential reductions in policy interest rates, discussions surrounding a potential reduction in reserve requirements have emerged in the last couple of weeks.
23-05-2023 09:58
Vietnam is leaning towards quality and more modern investing initiatives. Joon Suk Park, head of International Subsidiary Banking, Wholesale Banking at HSBC Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about the key sectors for high-value funding in this country.
22-05-2023 17:43
Le Xuan Nghia, senior economist, shared his views on the possibility of interest rate movements in the months to come, and the potential impact on the banking system and the economy.
25-04-2023 13:00
Although first quarter business results of banks show deceleration compared to the final quarter of 2022, in the current macro context, this still is an encouraging growth.
18-04-2023 14:00
The banking system is under pressure to assist the real estate market through recent turbulence. Dr. Le Xuan Nghia, member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the situation and projections for what is to come.
20-03-2023 17:09
Monetary experts are still mulling over whether Vietnam should soften or tighten policies to best suit current development circumstances.
14-03-2023 14:49
Digital transformation is a process, not a destination. Nguyen Chien Thang, director of the BIDV Digital Banking Development Centre, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about the potential rewards.
22-02-2023 09:50
Fiscal and monetary policies worldwide witnessed changes last year, and the same has also been true of Vietnam. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about how it can apply relevant initiatives this year.
09-02-2023 12:33
Despite a bright business outlook, non-performing loans are causing significant concerns to banks amid a challenging environment in both the domestic and global market, according to industry experts.
22-01-2023 23:02
Completing the legal corridor is one of the important foundations to assist the flow of capital into green economic developments. Dao Minh Tu, Standing Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about the importance of green credits to economic recovery.
19-01-2023 14:09
David Jimenez Maireles, deputy CEO of TNEX, the Vietnamese digital-only bank created by Maritime Bank, shared with VIR’s Hong Dung his life-changing mindset after coming to Vietnam to put on show his expertise.
16-01-2023 15:44
There have been positive signals of increased charter capital activities at commercial banks in recent weeks, especially those with state capital.
12-01-2023 11:05
After a tumultuous year in 2022 with VND interest rates continuously increasing, it is expected that a sideways trend will prevail in 2023.
11-01-2023 17:01
Despite tough global headwinds, Vietnam's economic performance is holding strong. Hong Dung talked with CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam Michele Wee about the country's future growth prospects.