vib partners with american express to launch first super card

VIB partners with American Express to launch first Super Card

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) partnered with American Express on June 27 to launch its first Super Card, offering cardholders in Vietnam up to 15 per cent cashback on their spending across multiple categories. This cashback white card gives customers the freedom and flexibility to choose how they earn their rewards based on their lifestyle and needs.
laptop market anticipates rosy season ahead

Laptop market anticipates rosy season ahead

The laptop market is expecting a vibrant outlook in the second half of the year, especially as the new school year begins in Q3.
decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

Decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

In an exclusive interview, VIR’s Luu Huong explored Vietnam’s vibrant startup ecosystem with Hung Truong, senior investment director at SK Vietnam and judge for the KPMG Global Tech Innovator 2023, discussing investor preferences, regional competition, and strategies for startups.
prudential vietnam and vib enter bancassurance partnership

Prudential Vietnam and VIB enter bancassurance partnership

The extension of the strategic bancassurance partnership between the two businesses underscores the objective of both sides to bolster future confidence for Vietnam’s bancassurance sector.
thums up charged is officially launched by coca cola in vietnam

Thums Up 'Charged' is officially launched by Coca Cola in Vietnam

The brand-new drink, Thums Up 'Charged'from the globally known Thums Up brand of caffeine supplement drinks, was officially launched on June 15 by the Coca Cola Company. To celebrate the launch, Thums Up will organise a series of innovative activities for the dynamic, vibrant, and ambitious young generation of Vietnam.
vib sign new loan agreement with ifc bringing its total credit limit to 450 million

VIB sign new loan agreement with IFC, bringing its total credit limit to $450 million

International Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (VIB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a medium and long-term loan agreement to strengthen VIB’s financial resources for credit expansion activities including retail home loans, home renovation products, and affordable mortgages.
vietnam proposes stricter regulations for ott apps like zalo telegram

Vietnam proposes stricter regulations for OTT apps like Zalo, Telegram

The burgeoning adoption of over-the-top (OTT) telecommunications services like Zalo, Viber, and Telegram poses a grave concern, as the existing legal framework fails to provide adequate governance, jeopardising the rights, safety, and security of users' sensitive information, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
vibs first quarter profit up 18 per cent

VIB's first-quarter profit up 18 per cent

VIB announced positive results for Q1, with a return on equity of 30 per cent and a strong balance sheet.
vibrant activity felt with real estate ma

Vibrant activity felt with real estate M&A

Merger and acquisition activities in the first months of the year surged with several huge deals, signalling the Vietnamese market is ready to welcome foreign investors into projects thirsty for capital.
vib offers new look credit cards

VIB offers new-look credit cards

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has just announced a refreshed look for its Mastercard credit cards, with new features to optimise the benefits and meet the spending needs of cardholders.
vib shareholders approve 35 per cent dividend payment

VIB shareholders approve 35 per cent dividend payment

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) held its 2023 AGM in Ho Chi Minh City today. The bank’s shareholders approved a plan to pay dividends at 35 per cent, including cash dividends and bonus shares. They also agreed on a pre-tax profit target of VND12.2 trillion ($517.5 million) for 2023.
vib to announce dividend payment plans at its upcoming agm

VIB to announce dividend payment plans at its upcoming AGM

After six years of implementing strong and extensive strategic transformation, Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has marked important milestones in its journey to becoming the leading retail bank in Vietnam.
the promising land of dong nai

The promising land of Dong Nai

The progress of key infrastructure projects has been fast-tracked to create a driving force for the vibrancy of the real estate market in the southern province of Dong Nai, attracting a significant number of real estate developers and investors.
the tough proptech proposition ahead

The tough proptech proposition ahead

Compared to just a few years ago, the Vietnamese proptech market is now more vibrant, diverse in both quality and quantity with the participation of many different brands. But while the playground is now occupied both by traditional real estate businesses and tech companies, the risks are still apparent.
fol hikes and merger plans on the cards

FOL hikes and merger plans on the cards

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s banking sector are anticipated to be more vibrant as more lenders look to increase the foreign ownership limit and enhance their footprint in weak banks’ restructuring process.