meiko corporation to invest 200 million in electronic manufacturing project in hoa binh province

Meiko Corporation to invest $200 million in electronic manufacturing project in Hoa Binh province

Japan’s Meiko Corporation has recently partnered with the leadership of Hoa Binh province to propose an investment plan for constructing an electronic circuit manufacturing facility at the Da River Left Bank Industrial Park in Hoa Binh city.
vested interests doing damage in banking

Vested interests doing damage in banking

Concerns are being raised by various stakeholders in Vietnam’s banking sector regarding the risks of cross-ownership, emphasising the need for regulatory reforms to enhance transparency, mitigate the dominance of major shareholders, and propose measures such as reducing ownership ratios and expanding information disclosure.
policy interest rate expected to further reduce in h2 2023

Policy interest rate expected to further reduce in H2 2023

The analysts also expect the average 12-month deposit interest rate will drop to 7 per cent per year in 2023.
vpbank launches enterprise data and analytics division

VPBank launches Enterprise Data and Analytics Division

As part of its ongoing measures to strengthen the use of data analytics and AI in driving value, VPBank held a ceremony at its headquarters on June 5 to launch its new Enterprise Data and Analytics (EDA) Division.
world bank forecasts philippines gdp to grow 6 per cent in 2023

World Bank forecasts Philippines' GDP to grow 6 per cent in 2023

The World Bank's Philippines Economic Update (PEU) said on June 7 that it expects the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) to grow 6 per cent this year and 5.9 per cent in 2024 due to solid domestic demand.
cb on verge of mandatory transfer to vietcombank

CB on verge of mandatory transfer to Vietcombank

Construction Bank (CB) is reaping rewards as it embarks on its ninth year of restructuring, poised to undergo a compulsory transition into becoming a subsidiary of Vietcombank.
high interest rates cast shadow over real estate

High interest rates cast shadow over real estate

Despite improved liquidity compared to the outset of 2023, bank lending rates remain a key factor in resolving the current slowdown in the real estate market.
banks pin hopes on non interest income sources

Banks pin hopes on non-interest income sources

Banks expect to rely more on non-interest income sources in the face of the credit expansion slowdown and challenging business environment to see any considerable profit growth this year.
vietbank to revolutionise ho chi minh city bus payments

Vietbank to revolutionise Ho Chi Minh City bus payments

Vietbank, in partnership with Vidiva Technology JSC and Mastercard, unveiled its strategy to expand the EMV Open-Loop payment system for city buses in Ho Chi Minh City on June 5, signifying an intention to enhance the experience of the city's public transportation for passengers
chief justice calls for action to reduce number of banks in vietnam

Chief Justice calls for action to reduce number of banks in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Chief Justice Le Minh Tri has highlighted the need for proactive measures to tackle non-performing loans and collateral assets, noting the importance of reducing the number of commercial banks in Vietnam to prevent unhealthy competition.
interest rate cuts alone deemed insufficient

Interest rate cuts alone deemed insufficient

Members of the business community and experts are weighing up the diverse aspects of interest rate reductions, focusing on measures to ensure future growth.
enhanced customer experience with ai powered tech

Enhanced customer experience with AI-powered tech

With hyper-personalised digital banking apps, cashless transactions are becoming the new norm. We are seeing the emergence of digital financial advisors that are entirely capable of providing financial planning advice through automated algorithms. The rapid pace of digital transformation in the finance industry cannot be stopped.
banks to promote online lending through national population database access

Banks to promote online lending through national population database access

Through a series of newly-issued regulations and access to the national population database, banks are planning to expand their online money-lending services.
kcn vietnams proud development journey

KCN Vietnam's proud development journey

As a relative newcomer, KCN Vietnam Group JSC has generated inspiring results. Dinh Thanh Phuong, business development director at KCN Vietnam Group, shares some critical milestones in the company's development trajectory with VIR's Thanh Nguyen.
financeasia names citi best sustainable bank in vietnam

FinanceAsia names Citi Best Sustainable Bank in Vietnam

Citi has been recognised by FinanceAsia, the region's premier capital markets publication, for sustainability work in the country and commitment to partnering with clients.