nascent green financing scene soon set for lift off

Nascent green financing scene soon set for lift-off

As Vietnam is pursuing the energy transition by focusing on developing renewable energy, the country is facing challenges with how to mobilise sufficient financial resources to meet its ambitious targets.
standard chartered bank forecasts vietnams q3 gdp growth at 108 per cent

Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Vietnam’s Q3 GDP growth at 10.8 per cent

Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Vietnam’s GDP growth for Q3 and Q4 at 10.8 per cent and 3.9 per cent, respectively, taking full-year growth to 6.7 per cent. High global oil prices may have negative consequences on the economy.
cementing vietnams development in 2022 and beyond

Cementing Vietnam’s development in 2022 and beyond

Vietnam’s economy grew at 6.42 per cent in the first half of the year, higher than the projection and one year ago. Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam talked to VIR's Ha An about Vietnam’s growth scenario in 2022 and beyond.
standard chartered vietnam scoops prestigeous awards

Standard Chartered Vietnam scoops prestigeous awards

Standard Chartered Vietnam has been named the Best Service Provider - Cash Management for the second consecutive year and Best Payments and Collections Solution for Dragon Capital Vietfund Management in 2022 in the Asset Triple A Awards.
standard chartered launches new head office in hanoi

Standard Chartered launches new head office in Hanoi

Standard Chartered Vietnam on June 23 announced the launch of its new head office in Hanoi, strengthening its strong, long-term commitment to investments in Vietnam.
standard chartered bank gears efforts to broaden sustainability footprint

Standard Chartered Bank gears efforts to broaden sustainability footprint

Sustainability and green development has become vital across the board, including in the finance and banking sector. Harmander Mahal, head of Consumer, Private, and Business Banking for Vietnam and Asia Cluster Markets at Standard Chartered Bank highlights the bank’s activities to grow stronger and best serve customers and partners through the crafting of a sustainable product suite.
standard chartered vietnam launches flagship branch

Standard Chartered Vietnam launches flagship branch

Standard Chartered Vietnam announced the launch of its new flagship Thang Long branch in Hanoi on April 22.
standard chartered anticipates accelerated recovery in q2

Standard Chartered anticipates accelerated recovery in Q2

In its recent study titled Vietnam – Recovery to gain momentum Quarter 2, Standard Chartered maintains its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam at 6.7 per cent, as the bounce in economic indicators has become broader.
gender equality deemed essential towards building sustainable society

Gender equality deemed essential towards building sustainable society

In many cultures across the globe, gender equality is deemed crucial when building a sustainable society. VIR's Hong Dung spoke with Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam (SCBVL), about the role of women in driving development and promoting gender equality and the bank's achievements in its gender equality agenda.
standard chartered predicts strong recovery of vietnams economy

Standard Chartered predicts strong recovery of Vietnam's economy

Vietnam's economy is said to recover strongly from the end of the first quarter. GDP growth is expected to be 6.7 per cent in the year, and 7 per cent in 2023, according to Standard Chartered Bank.
standard chartered awarded best bond advisor and best green bond in vietnam

Standard Chartered awarded Best Bond Advisor and Best Green Bond in Vietnam

UK-backed lender Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has been awarded the Best Bond Advisor (Global) and Best Green Bond in Vietnam at the Asset Triple A Sustainable Capital Markets Country and Regional Awards 2021.
standard chartered forecasts gdp growth for vietnam at 67 per cent

Standard Chartered forecasts GDP growth for Vietnam at 6.7 per cent

Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Vietnam’s recovery will accelerate markedly in 2022, with GDP growing by 6.7 per cent. The bank also raises its 2023 growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.0 per cent as it believes the country’s positive medium-term outlook remains intact.
fitch asserts positive outlook on standard chartered vietnam

Fitch asserts positive outlook on Standard Chartered Vietnam

Fitch Ratings has asserted the outlook on Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam Ltd. (SCB) as positive with SCB’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings at BB and BBB- respectively
vietnam among markets driving future trade growth

Vietnam among markets driving future trade growth

A recent research by Standard Chartered has listed Vietnam among the 13 markets driving future trade growth, and with its enhanced integration into the global economy, the country is holding numerous advantages for bolstering export, the Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper said.
vietnams exports to hit almost 535 billion by 2030

Vietnam’s exports to hit almost $535 billion by 2030

"Future of Trade 2030: Trends and markets to watch" – a new research by Standard Chartered – projects that global exports will almost double from $17.4 trillion to $29.7 trillion over the next decade. The report reveals 13 markets that will drive much of this growth, identifies major corridors, and five trends shaping the future of global trade. Vietnam is a key driver of this global trade growth, with its exports projected to grow at an average annual rate of more 7 per cent to cross $535 billion by 2030.