27-01-2025 16:20
Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) announced strong fourth quarter and financial year results on January 24, with profit before tax exceeding VND16.7 trillion ($665.8 million), completing its target by 106 per cent with a 28.5 per cent increase on-year.
27-01-2025 07:00
With 30 years of banking and finance experience, Nguyen Thuy Hanh steps into her new role as Standard Chartered’s CEO for Vietnam, bringing her global expertise and deep local understanding to drive the country’s next chapter of sustainable growth and innovation.
24-01-2025 18:20
By reporting total assets exceeding VND493 trillion ($19.6 billion), VIB has sustained its momentum by reinforcing its solid balance sheet and achieving greater operational efficiency. The bank continues to adopt international standards while enhancing its reputation and establishing its position as a top brand in the banking industry.
21-01-2025 16:33
Encouraging economic development through the banking system by boosting credit growth has been a consistent directive from the government and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in recent times. Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank – one of Vietnam's leading state-owned banks – spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about this issue.
21-01-2025 16:00
Many investors believe taxing shareholders twice on the same profit is unfair, triggering the need to review and perhaps abolish the practice to strengthen investor confidence, increase investment returns, and entice more capital inflow into the stock market.
21-01-2025 15:50
Citi's recent Vietnam's economic outlook forecast the country's GDP growth in the 6-7 per cent range for 2025, supported by continued manufacturing expansion and real estate recovery.
21-01-2025 15:47
Credit growth is projected to be the main catalyst for driving bank stock prices in 2025, building on the undervaluation observed in the previous year.
21-01-2025 15:46
Pham Hong Hai, CEO of OCB, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about the difficulties those in banking face in making the right decisions.
21-01-2025 09:11
As the Year of Dragon winds down, MUFG Bank, Ltd. conveys its deepest gratitude to clients, partners, and regulators for their support and trust rendered throughout the year.
20-01-2025 17:19
118 representatives of organisations, businesses, and individuals were trained in greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in Hanoi on January 17 with the support of MUFG Bank.
20-01-2025 09:30
Foreign banks and investors are projected to deepen their foothold in Vietnam’s consumer credit market, driven by low penetration rates compared to the region, favourable policies, and the evolving attitudes of a new generation of borrowers.
19-01-2025 17:00
The ceremony to award the "ACCA Approved Employer" certification and the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Vietnam Public Joint Stock Commercial Bank (PVcomBank) concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in PVcomBank’s ongoing efforts to elevate its workforce and strengthen its global integration.
18-01-2025 20:04
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a decision on January 17 to implement the mandatory transfer of DongA Bank to HDBank under a plan approved by the government.
17-01-2025 15:45
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced the transfer of the stated-owned Global Petro Sole Member Limited Commercial Bank (GPBank) to the Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) on January 17.
16-01-2025 19:01
Bank of America reported its fourth quarter 2024 financial results today.