green investment requires collective efforts from all

Green investment requires collective efforts from all

Sustainability is taking centre stage in Vietnam’s development plan. Amanda Murphy, head of Commercial Banking for South and Southeast Asia at HSBC Asia-Pacific, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the pivotal role of public-private partnerships in facilitating green financing tools and emphasises the importance of clear policymaking for sustainable investments.
vib customers self select credit cards based on needs

VIB customers self-select credit cards based on needs

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has launched the first line of white credit cards – VIB Super Card to empower cardholders, and personalise their experience.
vbsp lang son lending helping hand to people in need

VBSP Lang Son lending helping hand to people in need

With funding support from Vietnam Bank for Social Policies's (VBSP) Lang Son branch, increasing numbers of local residents have acquired pleasing accommodation thanks to contributions to provincial development.
scb announces branch closures amidst restructuring

SCB announces branch closures amidst restructuring

Saigon Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (SCB) is closing several branches as part of its restructuring efforts. The bank has reassured customers that their rights and transactions are guaranteed, and that it is complying with directives laid out by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
central bank asks credit institutions to reduce interest rates

Central bank asks credit institutions to reduce interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has sent a document to credit institutions and branches of foreign banks and SBV in provinces and centrally-run cities regarding the reduction of interest rates.
world bank approves 11 billion usd indonesia loan

World Bank approves 1.1 billion USD Indonesia loan

The World Bank has approved two projects worth 1.1 billion USD to expand access to cleaner electricity in Indonesia.
promoting development of economic corridors

Promoting development of economic corridors

Economic corridors have the potential to bridge infrastructure gaps, foster industrial growth, and promote economic diversification, playing a pivotal role in propelling Asia towards a more inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory.
world bank supports vietnams inclusive and sustainable recovery

World Bank supports Vietnam's inclusive and sustainable recovery

The World Bank approved $264 million of International Development Association credit for Vietnam on June 29, aimed at bolstering the country's efforts to achieve an inclusive, green, and digitally driven economic recovery, aimed at supporting households, businesses and the expansion of renewable energy.
mb and mastercard introduce multi functional hi lol card

MB and Mastercard introduce multi-functional Hi LOL Card

On June 29, Military Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (MB) and the globally renowned payment processing corporation Mastercard reached a significant milestone in their enduring partnership with the launch of the Hi LOL Card – a multi-functional card that promises an unparalleled esports experience for League of Legends enthusiasts in Vietnam.
banking sector focuses on credit institution restructuring associated with bad debt settlement

Banking sector focuses on credit institution restructuring associated with bad debt settlement

The banking sector should take more drastic measures to restructure credit institutions in association with the settlement of bad debts to contribute to curbing inflation and stabilising macro-economic factors, according to insiders.
ubs to cut 35000 jobs after credit suisse rescue report

UBS to cut 35,000 jobs after Credit Suisse rescue: report

Swiss banking group UBS plans to cut 35,000 jobs at Credit Suisse - more than half its workforce - as part of the emergency rescue takeover of its rival in March, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Tuesday.
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.
most asian markets rise but wary eyes on fed russia

Most Asian markets rise but wary eyes on Fed, Russia

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday after more than a week of losses but traders remained anxious about central banks' plans to continue hiking interest rates to fight stubborn inflation.
data protection heads digital banking efforts

Data protection heads digital banking efforts

Vietnamese authorities have been busy at work dismantling an illicit information network involving bank employees, as local lenders prioritise data protection and digital infrastructure for customer privacy and growth.
interest rate cut contributes to supporting economic growth economists

Interest rate cut contributes to supporting economic growth: economists

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has cut regulatory interest rates for four consecutive times since the beginning of this year, in the context that world interest rates continue to rise and stay at a high level.