stock market frenzy signals financial capacity intentions

Stock market frenzy signals financial capacity intentions

A successful listing would further boost the financial foundation of Vietnamese lenders, which might explain the recent rush of banks tapping public funds, switching exchanges, or tying the knot with other suitors.
ifc and state bank of vietnam partner to promote womens leadership in banking sector

IFC and State Bank of Vietnam partner to promote women’s leadership in banking sector

In a bid to increase the number of females in leadership positions at banks, World Bank Group member IFC and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) are partnering to promote innovative and impactful initiatives for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
banks plan to attract foreign capital

Banks plan to attract foreign capital

A number of banks continue planning to raise capital this year to improve their financial capacity and many have already deployed plans to attract more foreign capital.
jp morgan may bank selected tcb share as the top pick among vietnams listed banks

JP Morgan, May Bank selected TCB share as the top pick among Vietnam’s listed banks

As one of the leading tech-enabled commercial banks in Vietnam, Techcombank is among the most appealing stocks thanks to its profitability and operational efficiency with a high-calibre management team.
nine vietnam banks named in brand finance banking 500 infographics

Nine Vietnam banks named in Brand Finance Banking 500 (Infographics)

Vietnam's banking sector sees greatest year-on-year brand value growth at 23%, according to Brand Finance Banking 500. Nine Vietnam banks in the list increase their global brand finance ranking.
credit market share of private banks rise

Credit market share of private banks rise

Private banks have posted significant growth in credit market share in the past five years.
nine vietnamese banks increase global brand finance ranking

Nine Vietnamese banks increase global brand finance ranking

There are nine Vietnamese banks on the Brand Finance Banking 500 list, including Agribank, Vietcombank, VietinBank, VPBank, BIDV, Techcombank, Military Bank (MB), Sacombank, and ACB.
banks set ambitious profit targets in 2021 despite covid 19

Banks set ambitious profit targets in 2021 despite COVID-19

Many banks have set high profit targets for the new year despite COVID-19 complexities.
global banking leaders targeting growth in se asia

Global banking leaders targeting growth in SE Asia

International banks are proactively deploying more resources in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam, with the emerging regional economy representing high potential for them.
banks scaling up charter capital goals

Banks scaling up charter capital goals

International and domestic financial institutions have strengthened their charter capital to boost financial capacity and ramp up business activities in Vietnam.
banks step up to lure demand deposits

Banks step up to lure demand deposits

Competition among banks to lure demand deposits is becoming fiercer as the cheap capital source helps banks increase their net interest income (NIM) ratio.
lenders reinforcing cyber defences

Lenders reinforcing cyber defences

Although banks and innovative fintech technologies already benefit customers’ experience, they also come with possible cyber threats, especially as customers often do not realise the risks.
vietnams banking industry set to be revolutionised by big data and cloud computing

Vietnam’s banking industry set to be revolutionised by big data and cloud computing

AI, big data, and cloud computing are revolutionising industries around the world and banking is no different. Banks in developing economies stand to benefit the most.
vietnam japan banks provide joint financial services

Vietnam, Japan banks provide joint financial services

The Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB) has recently entered into a strategic cooperation deal with Kiraboshi Business Consulting Vietnam, the representative of Kiraboshi Bank of Japan.
which vietnamese banks have been keeping npls under 1 per cent

Which Vietnamese banks have been keeping NPLs under 1 per cent?

While a number of banks experienced sharp increases in non-performing loans (NPLs) due to the unprecedented pandemic, some lenders have successfully kept their NPL ratios below 1 per cent.