japanese lender smbc acquires 15 per cent stake in vpbank

Japanese lender SMBC acquires 15 per cent stake in VPBank

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), the second-largest bank in Japan, has successfully concluded the private placement, buying 15 per cent of VPBank's equity investment, becoming a strategic shareholder in VPBank's upcoming expansion phase.
monetary policy governance requires thorough consideration official

Monetary policy governance requires thorough consideration: official

As the governance of the monetary policy has to concurrently guarantee multiple targets, including reducing interest rates, expanding credit, stabilising foreign exchange rates, and ensuring credit institutions’ safety, thorough consideration is needed before any steps are taken, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu.
seabank sells entire stake in ptf to aeon financial

SeABank sells entire stake in PTF to AEON Financial

BRG-backed SeABank's strategic move to offload its capital stake in Postal Finance Co., Ltd. (PTF) to AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. for around $180 million on October 19 will fortify the bank's fiscal strength and allow for new ventures in pivotal sectors.
vietnam should keep close watch on inflation rate world bank

Vietnam should keep close watch on inflation rate: World Bank

Vietnam should closely monitor inflation which has been on the rise in recent time, according to the World Bank (WB).
drastic measures needed to remove vietnam from money laundering grey list deputy pm

Drastic measures needed to remove Vietnam from money laundering grey list: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has urged drastic measures to lift Vietnam out of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (grey list) within two years.
promoting personal digital signatures for electronic payment transactions

Promoting personal digital signatures for electronic payment transactions

The National Electronic Certification Centre, under the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Vietnam Banks Association (VBA) jointly held a conference on October 17 about the role of personal digital signatures in electronic payment transactions and the challenges ahead.
hdbank to acquire a 30 per cent stake in hd securities

HDBank to acquire a 30 per cent stake in HD Securities

HDBank has announced plans to purchase an up to 30 per cent share of HD Securities JSC (HDS) following a resolution approved at its 2023 shareholders' meeting.
vietnam eyes foreign investment boost for banking sector

Vietnam eyes foreign investment boost for banking sector

At the meeting conference between the prime minister and foreign investors on October 17, Pham Thanh Ha, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), gave a warm welcome to foreign investors as they stood ready to address the challenges faced by underperforming Vietnamese banks.
south koreas busan bank partners with shb to expand presence in vietnam

South Korea's Busan Bank partners with SHB to expand presence in Vietnam

On October 16, Busan Bank – under BNK Financial Group from South Korea – signed an MoU with Saigon-Hanoi Bank (SHB) to form a comprehensive collaborative partnership, especially in relation to corporate, digital, and investment banking.
bigger banks hoover up weaker rivals

Bigger banks hoover up weaker rivals

Prominent Vietnamese banks are making calculated moves to acquire struggling counterparts, signalling a broader restructure of Vietnam’s banking system.
exchange rates set to put pressure on bank lending

Exchange rates set to put pressure on bank lending

Exchange rate pressures will hinder the declining trend of interest rates in the near future, though when compared to other economies, the devaluation of the VND remains under control.
small cities can help promote thailands growth

Small cities can help promote Thailand"s growth

Cities in Thailand outside Bangkok can accelerate the country's growth but will need to find ways to access private capital to improve urban infrastructure, according to a study by the World Bank (WB).
more companies embrace sustainable development

More companies embrace sustainable development

Increasingly, companies across Vietnam are embracing corporate responsibility, sustainability, and building community relations. The presence of names such as Samsung, PetroVietnam, Sabeco, BRG, SeABank, Vingroup, Sun Group, Coninco, Kinderworld, and Gelex in community activities over the years is obvious.
public investment crucial for vietnams economic growth adb director

Public investment crucial for Vietnam’s economic growth: ADB director

Vietnam’s maintaining the momentum of public investment will be crucial because it will rejuvenate economic activities, generate employment, and enhance domestic consumption, said ADB Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty.
citi survey regards asia pacific as most favoured region

Citi survey regards Asia-Pacific as 'most favoured region'

Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) recently published its 2023 Global Industry Insights Report, surveying business leaders and executives from over 500 companies worldwide on the opportunities and challenges they face.