kexim bank push construction projects in tuyen quang and long an

KEXIM Bank push construction projects in Tuyen Quang and Long An

Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong met with vice president of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) Hong Soon-young on March 27 to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries.
techcombank partners with vingroup on new life insurance venture

Techcombank partners with Vingroup on new life insurance venture

Techcombank is to set up a new subsidiary in the insurance field via capital contributions and share purchases, according to an announcement from the bank on March 23.
ifc mulls 20 million investment in vetc to expand electronic toll collections

IFC mulls $20 million investment in VETC to expand electronic toll collections

The private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation (IFC), is considering a five-year convertible bond of up to VND500 billion ($19.8 million) to support VETC JSC's expansion.
frances proparco and netherlands fmo invest 80 million in seabank

France's Proparco and Netherlands' FMO invest $80 million in SeABank

The French Development Finance Institution (Proparco) and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have signed a loan agreement worth $80 million with SeABank.
non performing loans pose challenge to banking sector

Non-performing loans pose challenge to banking sector

Managing non-performing loans (NPLs) remains a major concern for banks in 2025.
citi vietnam named best commercial bank

Citi Vietnam named best commercial bank

The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards 2025 honoured Citi Vietnam in the category of local Best Commercial Bank.
investors and legislation at odds on energy contracts

Investors and legislation at odds on energy contracts

Liquefied natural gas projects in Vietnam are facing bankability challenges which affect the country’s efforts in energy reform.
formalising law to remove npl barriers

Formalising law to remove NPL barriers

The continued codification of regulations under the existing legal system is expected to facilitate the resolution of bad debts, as well as remove obstacles that undermine credit institutions.
banks race to issue dividends in search for growth

Banks race to issue dividends in search for growth

Record-high stock dividends and capital expansion plans are underscoring bank growth goals for the coming year, reflecting financial health and a widening divide within the sector.
trade ledger partners with bank of queensland to transform asset finance in australia

Trade Ledger Partners with Bank of Queensland to Transform Asset Finance in Australia

Trade Ledger, a global leader in digital lending technology, and Bank of Queensland Group (BOQ) have entered a groundbreaking long-term partnership to revolutionize asset finance lending for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporate clients serviced by the Group's Finance division.
opportunities substantial for greener infrastructure

Opportunities substantial for greener infrastructure

Vietnam has a thirst for green infrastructure development. Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Investment Bank, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the various hurdles ahead for investors in this market.
ministry proposes tripartite coordination mechanism to manage cryptocurrency exchanges

Ministry proposes tripartite coordination mechanism to manage cryptocurrency exchanges

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a pilot programme for issuing and trading cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with oversight from three key agencies: the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Bank of Vietnam.
exchange rate surpasses vnd25800 as pressure builds

Exchange rate surpasses VND25,800 as pressure builds

Commercial banks have simultaneously raised the VND-USD exchange rate, which has now exceeded the VND25,800 per dollar threshold. Since the beginning of 2025, the exchange rate at major state-owned lender Vietcombank has increased by 1.07 per cent.
hsbc and mobile world sign sustainability linked trade agreement

HSBC and Mobile World sign sustainability-linked trade agreement

On March 21, Mobile World JSC (The Gioi Di Dong - TGDD), a member of Mobile World Investment Corporation (Mobile World Group – MWG), has secured a sustainability-linked trade loan with HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd. (HSBC).
mb hdbank and vpbank to lift foreign ownership limit

MB, HDBank, and VPBank to lift foreign ownership limit

A new governmental decree covering the purchasing of shares in Vietnamese credit institutions by foreign investors has increased the ability of some commercial banks to seek more investment from overseas.
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