uob vietnam partners with betrimex on sustainability

UOB Vietnam partners with Betrimex on sustainability

On April 12, United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited (UOB Vietnam) signed a green trade finance facility agreement with Ben Tre Import Export Joint-Stock Corporation (Betrimex) on sustainable coconut production.
listing ambitions of vietnamese banks backed by leaders

Listing ambitions of Vietnamese banks backed by leaders

Several of Vietnam’s banks are gearing up to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, indicating a notable growth trajectory and an opportunity for capital augmentation.
asian stocks struggle to track wall st higher earnings in focus

Asian stocks struggle to track Wall St higher, earnings in focus

Asian markets mostly fell Friday as traders struggled to build on Wall Street's positive lead, with hopes for a June interest rate cut fading, while earnings season gets underway in the United States amid optimism for companies' profit outlooks.
business forum talks green transition towards net zero emissions by 2050

Business forum talks green transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050

A business forum on green transition and finance towards net-zero emissions by 2050 was held in Hanoi on April 11, bringing together hundreds of representatives from ministries, agencies, organisations and businesses.
how supply and demand support the fund market in vietnam

How supply and demand support the fund market in Vietnam

In the current environment marked by record-low interest rates, unpredictable fluctuations in gold prices, and numerous uncertainties in the stock market, many individual investors are turning to fund certificates as a viable and sustainable investment option. Dr. Na Sung Soo, CEO of Vina Securities, delves into the situation in Vietnam.
weighting stock market prospects

Weighting stock market prospects

In contrast to the net-selling performance of foreign investors so far this year, local retail investors have remained active buyers. Le Duc Khanh, director of investment capacity development at VPBank Securities (VPS), explained why positive signs have taken hold of the stock market and economic development prospects.
vinacapital cio forecasts further stock market growth

VinaCapital CIO forecasts further stock market growth

Andy Ho, chief investment officer of VinaCapital Group and managing director of the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, shared his insights on CNBC in early April on the potential of the Vietnamese stock market following its upgrade to a frontier market.
ge vernova completes spin off and begins trading on new york stock exchange

GE Vernova completes spin-off and begins trading on New York Stock Exchange

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) has completed its spin-off from GE (NYSE: GE) and started trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “GEV” on April 3.
how to build upon market dynamics

How to build upon market dynamics

Despite ongoing inflation challenges in the United States, optimism remains regarding the various trends. VIR’s Linh Le spoke with independent financial experts Tong Quoc Dat and Trinh Van Ha about current movements in the stock market globally and domestically.
abbank eyes hsx listing

ABBank eyes HSX listing

ABBank has outlined a path to recovery, addressing financial setbacks with increased credit-risk provisioning and setting ambitious goals, including a potential Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HSX) listing and a $3 billion market capitalisation. Leadership emphasises strategic shifts and transparency, with support from McKinsey, to achieve long-term success.
stock market shows potential for growth

Stock market shows potential for growth

Amidst a landscape of economic uncertainties, banking, retail, and real estate sectors are identified as beacons of growth, bolstered by strategic government interventions.
vib approves 295 per cent dividend payout and 2024 profit plan of 4816 million

VIB approves 29.5 per cent dividend payout and 2024 profit plan of $481.6 million

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has approved a 29.5 per cent dividend in cash and stocks, and a pre-tax profit plan of $481.6 million for fiscal year 2024.
vir hosting talk show on the stock market stability and sustainability

VIR hosting talk show on the stock market stability and sustainability

VIR hosted a talk show on April 4 about the stock market's prospects in 2024.
gold hits record peak oil rises on geopolitical tensions

Gold hits record peak, oil rises on geopolitical tensions

Gold prices hit another historic peak Tuesday and oil extended gains over rising tensions in the Middle East, while stocks wilted as traders worried whether the rally has run its course.
hdbank announces over 500 in million profit

HDBank announces over $500 in million profit

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank on March 29 announced its 2023 audited financial statements, which show it achieved its best-ever results with pre-tax profit exceeding VND13 trillion ($524 million), an increase of 26.8 per cent, consolidating its rapid growth.