23-06-2023 18:51
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.
26-05-2023 20:18
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.
15-04-2023 10:13
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.
29-03-2023 11:15
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.
10-03-2023 12:07
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.
03-03-2023 17:06
Vietnam’s economy is likely to strongly recover in the second quarter of 2023, said Tim Leelahaphan, Economist for Thailand and Vietnam at Standard Chartered.
22-02-2023 10:00
A close partnership between Singapore and Vietnam will enable them to capitalise on the wealth of opportunities that digitalisation and sustainability offer. Michele Wee, CEO at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about spurring prosperity for both nations and fostering greater interconnectivity within ASEAN.
13-02-2023 16:51
Standard Chartered Bank was proud to be a supporting partner of the “Vietnam – Singapore Business Forum 2023”, organised by the Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam, during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Singapore.
06-02-2023 09:00
As the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rates by a quarter point to bring down inflation rate despite its recent signs of slowing and giving no real hint of a pause in hikes, the cycle is predicted to continue to run.
11-01-2023 17:01
Despite tough global headwinds, Vietnam's economic performance is holding strong. Hong Dung talked with CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam Michele Wee about the country's future growth prospects.
04-01-2023 18:22
Around 80 per cent of local investors are more actively managing their wealth and making changes to their investment strategies, according to Standard Chartered’s latest Wealth Expectancy Report.
19-12-2022 10:00
Standard Chartered Vietnam is continuing to lead the way in sustainability and, in turn, drive growth for its customers and the economy at large.
28-11-2022 08:00
Embedding environmental action into business operations can be financially rewarding, as one company demonstrates by inking its first sustainability-linked trade finance credit facility.
25-11-2022 18:58
British lender Standard Chartered today launched its “Winning in ASEAN” report, showcasing business sentiment, opportunities, and strategies corporates can undertake to navigate the global shifts and drive growth in the region.
10-11-2022 12:41
Open Banking is a key driver of the digital transformation that the industry is experiencing today. Sylvester Kinuthia, head of Transaction Banking at Standard Chartered Vietnam shares his thoughts.