ssi securities corporation crowned best securities house in vietnam for sixth time

SSI Securities Corporation crowned Best Securities House in Vietnam for sixth time

Vietnam's SSI Securities Corporation has been celebrated as the Best Securities House in Vietnam by Asiamoney magazine, marking its sixth recognition for excellence in the financial sector.
jb securities vietnam launches innovative securities trading platform finavi

JB Securities Vietnam launches innovative securities trading platform Finavi

JB Securities Vietnam (JBSV) has proudly announced the launch of Finavi (Financial Navigator), a groundbreaking platform designed to offer an outstanding securities trading experience with a range of benefits.
kb securities closes acquisition of maritime securities incorporation

KB Securities closes acquisition of Maritime Securities Incorporation

Three representatives of KB Securities Co., Ltd. (KB Securities) have been elected to the board of directors of Maritime Securities Corporation (MSI) after completing the purchase of a 99.4 per cent stake in MSI for $33.2 million.
smbc nikko securities fully divests from petrovietnam securities

SMBC Nikko Securities fully divests from PetroVietnam Securities

SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. has sold more than 8.9 million PSI shares since October 6, accounting for a just-under 15 per cent stake in the brokerage, according to the Hanoi Stock Exchange.
new projects ramp up sme benefits

New projects ramp up SME benefits

As domestic small and medium-sized enterprises retain a large thirst for capital supply, foreign institutions are pouring support into those able to bounce back in 2022.
nurturing an sme digital ecosystem

Nurturing an SME digital ecosystem

By 2025, Vietnam could become Southeast Asia’s third-largest e-commerce market. The e-commerce market in Vietnam has ample space for development. In the context of digital transformation, e-commerce businesses should develop a comprehensive ecosystem to seize the reins. James Dong, CEO of Lazada for Vietnam and Thailand, shared with VIR’s Nguyen Huong about how leading e-commerce platforms like Lazada can help build a sustainable ecosystem that will help SMEs capture e-commerce opportunities.
sme networking programme launched

SME networking programme launched

The Small and Medium-sized enterprise networking and mentoring programme was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on March 3. It is one of 38 projects that have been financed by the US Department of State.
fund tweaks to help sme innovation

Fund tweaks to help SME innovation

While some businesses are ready to innovate alongside the digital transformation, many admit they do not know where to start and where to find support channels.
digital foundations for increased sme agility

Digital foundations for increased SME agility

COVID-19 has resulted in a mixed bag for businesses large and small, highlighting the need for agility and resilience. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen the key takeaways for smaller and mid-sized groups.
initiative protecting digital sme assets

Initiative protecting digital SME assets

Vietnam’s small- and medium-sized enterprises have been advised on and connected to assistance programmes and solutions to accelerate tech application in developing and protecting digital assets and product traceability through a United States Agency for International Development initiative.
caution urged for sme fund processes

Caution urged for SME fund processes

With many small- and medium-sized enterprises having difficulties accessing financial resources to improve their capability, the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises Development Fund under the Ministry of Planning and Investment is aiming to meet their greater financing needs.
specialist loans to jack up sme growth

Specialist loans to jack up SME growth

Small- and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam looking to develop new capabilities will now get a leg-up from business loans provided by Military Bank, Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank, and BAC A BANK. However, lenders are warned to keep an eye on the risks of financing these firms.
sme transparency a must for loans experts

SME transparency a must for loans: experts

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must improve their transparency to enable them to access banking credits, experts said at a conference on Thursday.
sme opportunities in a larger world

SME opportunities in a larger world

With Vietnam hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings this year, domestic small- and medium-sized enterprises will get the golden chance in promoting trade and investment. However, in the midst of current difficulties, new business opportunities are hoped to come.
startups score lift with new sme law

Startups score lift with new SME law

In a bid to facilitate the development of private startups, the Law on Supporting Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises will offer plenty of incentives and foster the establishment of private investment funds to provide them with loans.