the future of banking in the world of data evolution

The future of banking in the world of data evolution

Sylvester Kinuthia, head of Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, delves into the future of banking in a world of data evolution.
standard chartered adjusts vietnams 2023 gdp growth forecast to 5 per cent

Standard Chartered adjusts Vietnam's 2023 GDP growth forecast to 5 per cent

In its latest macroeconomic report, Standard Chartered has revised down Vietnam's GDP growth for 2023 to 5 per cent, citing weaker-than-expected performance and a challenging global economic landscape, while suggesting stronger recovery indicators in specific sectors and a need for continued vigilance in terms of monetary policy.
standard chartered brings its globally renowned marathon to vietnam

Standard Chartered brings its globally renowned marathon to Vietnam

The iconic Standard Chartered Marathon is set to come to in Vietnam as the company announces its title sponsorship for the Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race.
esg in financial sector driving economic development

ESG in financial sector driving economic development

As Vietnam needs $368 billion to reach its net zero goal by 2050, financial institutions play an extremely important role in mobilising capital to achieve this goal.
vietnams q3 gdp poised for growth standard chartered reports

Vietnam's Q3 GDP poised for growth, Standard Chartered reports

In the latest global research dispatch on September 22, Standard Chartered projected a 5.1 per cent on-year ascension in Vietnam’s Q3 GDP, a leap from the 4.1 per cent growth witnessed in Q2.
standard chartered vietnam injects 60 million in fresh capital

Standard Chartered Vietnam injects $60 million in fresh capital

Standard Chartered Vietnam has underscored its long-standing commitment to the nation's growth with a robust $60 million capital infusion, marking another chapter in its enduring relationship and aligning with its strategic intent to amplify onshore operations and foreign direct investment.
standard chartered asia records stellar first half

Standard Chartered Asia records stellar first half

Standard Chartered Asia's H1/2023 report unveils a robust income growth, underpinned by record performances in 11 of its markets, including Vietnam, and a flourishing cross-border trade, particularly in the China-ASEAN corridor.
standard chartered vietnam spearheads initiative on voluntary carbon credit exchange

Standard Chartered Vietnam spearheads initiative on voluntary carbon credit exchange

Standard Chartered Vietnam, together with the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) and Climate Impact X (CIX), has organised a seminar on establishing and operating a voluntary carbon credit exchange in Vietnam.
standard chartered forecasts 7 per cent growth rate for vietnam in h2

Standard Chartered forecasts 7 per cent growth rate for Vietnam in H2

Standard Chartered Bank predicts that Vietnam's economy will experience a rebound in the second half of the year, with a growth rate of 7 per cent on-year that is driven by improving trade data and the country's economic openness and stability.
accompanying customers on esg journey

Accompanying customers on ESG journey

Nguyen Thuy Hanh, deputy general director and head of Commercial, Corporate and Institutional Banking at Standard Chartered Vietnam, digs into the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) for business development, and how Standard Chartered Vietnam has supported its customers on the journey.
standard chartered forecasts growth slowdown in q2

Standard Chartered forecasts growth slowdown in Q2

In a recent global research report, Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Vietnam’s second quarter (Q2) GDP growth to have slowed to 1.5 per cent on-year, from 3.3 per cent in Q1. This poses downside risks to its 6.5 per cent growth forecast for 2023. However, a rebound is expected in the second half of 2023.
standard chartered facilitates 25 million financing for tung ho steel

Standard Chartered facilitates $25 million financing for Tung Ho Steel

Standard Chartered Vietnam has provided a $25 million Transition Trade Finance facility to support Tung Ho Steel Vietnam in their environmentally friendly, scrap-based steel production, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the steel industry.
standard chartered vietnam partners with misa to launch digital financing for smes

Standard Chartered Vietnam partners with MISA to launch digital financing for SMEs

Standard Chartered Vietnam announced the launch of its strategic partnership with MISA JSC on April 14, witnessed by the management teams from both companies, clients, and journalists. This first-in-market partnership offers unsecured invoice financing facilities to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam with a highly competitive interest rate and straight-forward process.
the significance of vietnam for us businesses and why they should take notice

The significance of Vietnam for US businesses and why they should take notice

Vietnam has gone from being a frontier economy in ASEAN to a flourishing, cost-effective, and industrial nation. Firms and investors that are looking for new markets to grow, source, or manufacture their products – especially in Asia – should consider Vietnam’s long-term potential and stay updated on its opportunities.
masan secures 650 million syndicated loan

Masan secures $650 million syndicated loan

On March 10, Masan Group Corporation announced the completion of the roadshow for a $650 million syndicated loan, underwritten by BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and United Overseas Bank.