blockchain and ai bringing better value

Blockchain and AI bringing better value

The combination of AI and blockchain technology is helping global venture capital flows gradually warm up after a long funding winter.
new independent director hopes to add value to techcombank

New independent director hopes to 'add value' to Techcombank

World-class banking veteran Eugene Keith Galbraith hopes to add value by drawing on his vast experience in Indonesia to help Techcombank achieve its vision of becoming a top bank in the region and the partner of choice for customers.
vietnamese tourists embracing sustainable tourism

Vietnamese tourists embracing sustainable tourism

Sustainable travel is gaining traction as 96 per cent of Vietnamese travellers confirm that sustainable travel is important to them, according to the Sustainable Travel Report 2024 by Booking.com.
vpbank highlights smbc deal at agm

VPBank highlights SMBC deal at AGM

Nguyen Duc Vinh, CEO of VPBank, spoke of the significant strides made last year at the bank's AGM on April 29, despite the challenges. A highlight of the year was VPBank selling a stake to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), infusing nearly $1.5 billion into the bank and positioning VPBank for growth as the economy recovers.
financial barriers still remain for true industrial symbiosis

Financial barriers still remain for true industrial symbiosis

Despite having great potential for implementing industrial innovation, Vietnam lacks financial incentives for businesses in executing industrial symbiosis model and preventing them from taping into a circular community.
vbsp provides platform for young entrepreneurs

VBSP provides platform for young entrepreneurs

After careful research of plant varieties and market demand, Pham Van Son, from Xuan Binh village in Bac Ninh district, began planting baby cucumbers and melons after securing a loan of VND900 million ($35,500) with preferential interest rates from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) branch inthe northern province of Bac Ninh.
sabeco strives to deliver superior product quality

SABECO strives to deliver superior product quality

Leveraging market insights while being mindful of global and domestic economic forecasts, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has outlined ambitious growth objectives for the rest of 2024.
sacombank chairman clears the air on van thinh phat allegations

Sacombank chairman clears the air on Van Thinh Phat allegations

Sacombank's chairman Duong Cong Minh has firmly distanced himself and the bank from any involvement withTruong My Lan and the recent issues surrounding Van Thinh Phat.
bac a bank sets out ambitious business targets

BAC A BANK sets out ambitious business targets

After strong performance last year, BAC A BANK has mapped out new business targets for the 2024-2029 period, with improvements across the board.
mibrand holds brand workshop for banks

Mibrand holds brand workshop for banks

The list of Top 30 banking brands in 2023 saw little change, with Techcombank, MBBank, and TPBank continuing to maintain their leading positions in brand health, while Sacombank brought a significant surprise.
techcombank successfully concludes fourth offshore syndicated loan facility

Techcombank successfully concludes fourth offshore syndicated loan facility

Techcombank has successfully concluded its fourth offshore syndicated loan with 15 banks, providing a strong oversubscription of the $200 million facility.
vietnam commits 108 billion to train 50000 semiconductor engineers by 2030

Vietnam commits $1.08 billion to train 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030

Vietnam has underscored its ambition to develop a skilled workforce for the semiconductor industry, aligning with its vision to deeply integrate into the global value chain, spurred by robust industry growth and strategic international partnerships.
localities on first step towards training microchip labour force

Localities on first step towards training microchip labour force

A number of localities are coordinating with manufacturers to train workers for the semiconductor industry, mostly in the basic stages of assembly and testing.
apple suppliers in vietnam climb to 35 in 2023

Apple suppliers in Vietnam climb to 35 in 2023

The number of Apple partners setting up factories or offices in Vietnam increased from 27 to 35 from 2022 to 2023, ranking first in the region and fourth in the world.
current vat rate may remain for foreseeable future

Current VAT rate may remain for foreseeable future

The government is to ask the National Assembly to continue with its current VAT rate of 8 per cent until the year’s end as part of the country’s efforts to assist enterprises currently facing operating obstacles.