malaysias public bank vietnam to take over rhb securities vietnam

Malaysia's Public Bank Vietnam to take over RHB Securities Vietnam

Public Bank Vietnam Limited (PBVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia's Public Bank Berhad (PBB), is acquiring an entire stake in RHB Securities Vietnam Company (RHBSVN) for about $15.2 million.
tourism fuels up as rising economic engine for vietnam

Tourism fuels up as rising economic engine for Vietnam

As a rising economic engine, Vietnam's tourism industry is set for healthy growth with a shift towards premium tourism and business travel, according to a report released by Maybank Vietnam on February 21.
australias anz suncorp overcome objection to major merger

Australia's ANZ, Suncorp overcome objection to major merger

Australia's ANZ and Suncorp banks jumped a big hurdle in their proposed US$3.2 billion merger Tuesday, as a tribunal overrode a consumer watchdog's concerns.
pm instructs action for stock market upgrade

PM instructs action for stock market upgrade

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Finance, State Bank of Vietnam and the Ministry of Planning and Investment to address obstacles in relevant sectors for upgrading the stock market from frontier to emerging status.
heading into an enthralling 2024

Heading into an enthralling 2024

Vietnam in 2023 could be most remembered for strengthening cross-border ties, pushing through new laws, or taking action to weather the storms created by trade issues, geopolitical conflict, inflation, and the post-pandemic landscape. CEOs, legal advisors, and directors across tech, banking, retail, real estate, and more reveal what they thought of the previous 12 months in Vietnam, and offer their projections for the barriers and boosts to come during the Year of the Dragon.
mizuho secures a 15 per cent stake in kisetsu saison

Mizuho secures a 15 per cent stake in Kisetsu Saison

Mizuho Financial Group, one of Japan's top financial institutions, is set to acquire a 15 per cent share in India's Kisetsu Saison Finance, an online lending platform catering to individuals and small enterprises.
significant reasons to be optimistic on growth

Significant reasons to be optimistic on growth

It is certainly easy to be pessimistic about the Year of the Dragon in Vietnam. Inflation seems to remain stubbornly high, the real estate market appears to be in a holding pattern, the banking system has faced a major shock recently, and the stock market remains range bound – just to name a few of the significant reasons to be pessimistic about the economy and stock markets in Vietnam this year.
multi pronged approach to fortify monetary policy

Multi-pronged approach to fortify monetary policy

It has been a period of heightened global economic tribulations, with Vietnam facing its share. State Bank of Vietnam Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about its initiatives to enhance bank capital access for businesses and individuals, and catalysing economic recovery.
comprehensive approach will engage real estate

Comprehensive approach will engage real estate

Around the world, investment in real estate is competitive, and investors compete for capital from a variety of non-bank financial sources, including private funds, sovereign wealth funds, and international financial institutions such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), real estate investment trusts, and hedge funds.
credit law creates banking safeguards

Credit law creates banking safeguards

The latest amendment of Vietnam’s Law on Credit Institutions is set to significantly enhance the banking sector’s resilience and transparency, profoundly impacting its operational landscape and consumer accessibility.
climate funds begin to make waves with domestic entities

Climate funds begin to make waves with domestic entities

The increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives in Vietnam is evident, with major financial institutions and cities launching substantial green investment funds.
banking giants massively lay off staff

Banking giants massively lay off staff

Amid difficult business and many uncertainties, large banks all over the world save costs by laying off staff and using AI.
agribank furthers growth of thriving rural areas

Agribank furthers growth of thriving rural areas

Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) has made great contributions to the success of their customers and brought development and prosperity to Vietnam’s farthest corners.
asset quality notable in banks 2023 business results

Asset quality notable in banks' 2023 business results

The banking industry saw an increase in profits last year, with asset quality still a notable point in banks' business results. Tran Thi Khanh Hien, director of MBS' Research Division, talked to VIR's Hong Dung about these results.
experts share mixed sentiments on forex in 2024

Experts share mixed sentiments on forex in 2024

Banking experts have mixed views about the foreign exchange situation amid volatile landscape at home and abroad.