european business confidence gains traction in vietnam

European business confidence gains traction in Vietnam

Confidence among European businesses operating in Vietnam is showing signs of resilience as the latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) reached 46.3 points in the fourth quarter of 2023.
markets drop as us jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes

Markets drop as US jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes

Asian markets stumbled out of the gates Monday, extending last week's grim start to the year, after a forecast-busting US jobs report further dampened hopes for an early interest rate cut.
taiwans cathay united bank ventures into vietnams consumer finance sector

Taiwan's Cathay United Bank ventures into Vietnam's consumer finance sector

On December 4, Cathay United Bank of Taiwan (China) announced its strategic plan to penetrate Vietnam's consumer finance sector, marking an important milestone for the bank after 18 years of operations in the country.
banks saw mixed 2023

Banks saw mixed 2023

Ho Chi Minh City-based lender Sacombank became the first bank to make its 2023 business results public last December, with an estimated pre-tax profit of $400.8 million, a 50 per cent jump on-year. Its total deposit volume surpassed $24.2 billion and its outstanding balance touched $20.5 billion.
embassy sends delegation to assist vietnamese in quake hit ishikawa prefecture

Embassy sends delegation to assist Vietnamese in quake-hit Ishikawa prefecture

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on January 4 sent a working delegation, led by Minister Nguyen Duc Minh, to Ishikawa prefecture, which was hardest hit by the earthquake that occurred on January 1 to assess the situation and provide assistance for Vietnamese citizens facing difficulties there.
japan quake death toll rises to 92 missing 242

Japan quake death toll rises to 92, missing 242

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Japan rose to 92 on Friday, regional authorities said, with the number of missing jumping to 242.
mbappe waives tens of millions in order to ease psg exit

Mbappe waives 'tens of millions' in order to ease PSG exit

France striker Kylian Mbappe has turned his back on "several tens of millions" of euros in a bid to ease a possible move away from Paris Saint-Germain, a source involved in the negotiations told AFP on Thursday.
vib accompanies the national book awards to celebrate vietnamese culture

VIB accompanies the National Book Awards to celebrate Vietnamese culture

On December 29, the 6th National Book Awards, organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Central Propaganda Department, the Publishers Association of Vietnam, and Vietnam Television, with the accompanying of Vietnam International Bank (VIB), celebrated 41 outstanding works across various fields.
sembcorp secures investment licence for vsip ha tinh

Sembcorp secures investment licence for VSIP Ha Tinh

On December 29, Sembcorp Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), announced the addition of Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Ha Tinh (VSIP Ha Tinh) to its portfolio.
dearth of orders signifies shift in timber industry

Dearth of orders signifies shift in timber industry

The likelihood of a dearth of orders in the coming year in the timber industry is diminishing, according to industry insiders.
vietnam wood industry in the context of eu rules

Vietnam wood industry in the context of EU rules

The EU aims to tackle degradation and deforestation along the supply chain and import-export value chain on a global scale. VIR’s Hai Van spoke with Hoang Thanh, programme manager at the EU Delegation to Vietnam about the aspects this country must be wary of.
covid 19 cases increase in thailand after new year holiday

COVID-19 cases increase in Thailand after New Year holiday

Thailand is witnessing a rising number of COVID-19 cases after the New Year holiday, with those hospitalised up 7 per cent on last week, according to an epidemiologist at Chulalongkorn University.
no casualties among vietnamese citizens in japan due to earthquake recorded embassy

No casualties among Vietnamese citizens in Japan due to earthquake recorded: Embassy

There had been no casualties among Vietnamese citizens recorded due to a recent earthquake in Japan as of 9pm on January 2, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, citing notifications from the National Police Agency of Japan.
no vietnamese reported dead or injured in japan earthquake

No Vietnamese reported dead or injured in Japan earthquake

As of 9 pm on January 1, there had been no Vietnamese people reported dead or injured in the 7.6-magnitude earthquake that hit central Japan earlier the same day, according to Vietnam Embassy in Japan.
sustainable banks the way ahead for success

Sustainable banks the way ahead for success

Vietnam’s financial sector is increasingly embracing sustainability practices, although challenges like the need for a comprehensive legal framework, skilled personnel, and enhanced data management remain areas for improvement.