26-12-2023 11:53
Though the asset quality of banks in Vietnam will be temporarily under control until the end of 2023, experts said more attention should be paid to the issue in 2024 as bad debts are rising.
25-12-2023 13:00
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has requested credit institutions and branches of foreign banks to boost consumer lending as part of efforts to prevent loan sharks who have targeted vulnerable people.
22-12-2023 17:39
The Le Fonti Global Awards took place in Dubai on December 14, where Thai Huong, the founder and chairwoman of TH Group’s Strategy Council, and general director of Bac A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (BAC A BANK), was honoured under the category of 'Global Sustainable Development'.
21-12-2023 12:14
In the rapidly evolving, male-dominated technology industry, KBTG Vietnam – the local technology arm of KASIKORNBANK (KBank), one of Thailand's leading commercial banks – stands out not just for its technological innovations but also for fostering a culture of female empowerment and leadership.
21-12-2023 09:56
Mortgage rates peaked at as high as 16 per cent at some banks in early 2023 but subsequently dropped dramatically. They are now comparable to levels that prevailed before the government’s aggressive policy rate hikes last year sent borrowing rates soaring. Nevertheless, a full revival of sentiment and transaction activity is not likely until mid-2024.
20-12-2023 16:01
There will be little room for further reduction in deposit interest rates in 2024 as they have dropped deeply to pre-COVID-19 levels, while the lending interest rate can still be lowered by 1-1.5 percentage points next year, Vietcombank Securities (VCBS) forecast.
19-12-2023 14:00
BAC A BANK is to carry out a special short-term interest rate incentive scheme worth VND1 trillion ($42.2 million) from now until January 31, or until when the sum has been disbursed, available to businesses from all sectors.
19-12-2023 09:00
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed a collaboration with Japan's Mizuho Bank, one of the three mega banks in Japan, for the restructuring of Vietnam's underperforming banks.
15-12-2023 18:08
Fitch Ratings has elevated the Military Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (MB)'s Long-term Issuer Default Rating from 'BB-' to 'BB', marking a notable uplift in the global perception of Vietnam's banking sector.
15-12-2023 17:38
BVBank unveiled Digibiz, its tailor-made digital banking platform for businesses, on December 15. The launch marks a pivotal moment in the bank's strategy to become more accessible and forge closer relationships with its customers
13-12-2023 11:26
The Vietnamese government is intensifying oversight in the banking sector, targeting cross-ownership in credit operations and the complex issue of banks’ affiliated businesses.
13-12-2023 10:25
Some Vietnamese lenders are increasingly adopting open API technology to enhance the customer experience and streamline services, amidst rising concerns over cybersecurity in the open banking ecosystem.
12-12-2023 10:57
Vietnam International Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (VIB) has successfully closed a medium-long-term syndicated loan worth $280 million.
11-12-2023 09:00
Lenders are more likely today to take a greener focus in their activities. Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the bank’s determination to promote green credit growth.
11-12-2023 09:00
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announces a major regulatory overhaul for Open Banking, with comprehensive legal guidelines and circulars expected to come into effect by July 2024.