05-09-2024 14:00
In the current turbulent economic landscape, strengthening brand power is increasingly crucial for banks. A strong brand not only attracts customers willing to pay higher fees for financial products and services but also encourages them to recommend the bank to their network.
04-09-2024 08:00
Vietnamese banks are increasingly shifting their focus from retail lending to corporate clients, driven by concerns over rising bad debts in the retail segment and heightened risk perceptions.
31-08-2024 21:47
Legal obstacles and inconsistencies prolonging the debt resolution process, lack of specific guidance on the entrusted handling of secured assets, and the low legal compliance of judgment debtors are the main factors affecting the recovery of non-performing loans and the clearance of credit flows by banks.
29-08-2024 19:06
Despite market volatilities, many banks still count healthy profits from securities trading.
29-08-2024 11:49
Despite headwinds, banks’ outstanding balances in the real estate sector maintained an upward trend in the first half of this year.
28-08-2024 08:00
Banks have demonstrated their determination to achieve sustainability in Vietnam by partnering with regional lenders and global investors, emphasising green finance and rigorous due diligence.
23-08-2024 10:08
The State Bank of Vietnam and the Bank of Laos have jointly organised a conference to share experience in promoting the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment cooperation activities to prevent external risks.
21-08-2024 18:25
Banks' non-performing loans continued to grow in the first half of this year, with some banks even witnessing double-digit growth, whereas their loan loss reserve ratio trended downwards.
19-08-2024 15:05
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has cooperated with banks to seek solutions on quantum security in finance sector.
17-08-2024 12:21
The prospects of a credit rebound, easing bad debt threats, and better net interest margins should help banks to maintain profit growth this year.
13-08-2024 18:58
Deposits in the banking system are increasing in tandem with rising interest rates, amid a crisis in risky asset investment channels.
13-08-2024 16:38
Thailand’s major financial institutions are preparing for a difficult second half of 2024, as a struggling economy and high household debt force banks to take a more conservative approach to lending.
09-08-2024 09:00
Experts warn that if domestic banks significantly raise savings and lending interest rates, Vietnam's economic growth could be dragged down.
07-08-2024 16:22
The summer media race became more vibrant among banks in June, with a 29 per cent increase in engagement and participation in discussions across social networking sites compared with the previous month.
07-08-2024 15:00
Approximately 90 per cent of Vietnam’s banks have incorporated environmental, social, and governance practices to some extent, but significant challenges, such as data shortages, policy gaps, and insufficient expertise, hinder full implementation.