inaugural vung tau beerfest celebrating with bia saigon in september

Inaugural Vung Tau Beerfest celebrating with Bia Saigon in September

Vung Tau Beerfest will take place on September 2-3 in the enchanting coastal city of Vung Tau, promising a vibrant celebration of different beer and food cultures complemented by 10 hours of non-stop music and entertainment.
factors affecting bank profit outlook this year

Factors affecting bank profit outlook this year

Although the profit picture of most banks was upbeat in the first half of this year, the factors that have a key impact on bank performance in the second half are forecast to change.
vib profit up 12 per cent in h1

VIB profit up 12 per cent in H1

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) recorded profit before tax of over VND5.64 trillion in the first half of 2023, up 12 per cent on-year.
the first line of credit cards to allow users to choose features

The first line of credit cards to allow users to choose features

In June, Vietnam International Bank (VIB) cooperated with American Express to launch its first white card, named Super Card. Tuong Nguyen, head of VIB's Card Strategy & Operation Centre, and Divya Jain, vice president and general manager of Global Network Services in Asia and South Pacific Growth Markets for American Express, talked to VIR's Thanh Van about the aim of the tie-up.
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.
vietnams coffee chain market erupts in fierce competition

Vietnam's coffee chain market erupts in fierce competition

A tempest is brewing in Vietnam's burgeoning coffee chain market, where fierce competition is stoking innovation and creating a vibrant café culture that's making headlines on social media.
mastercard debuts new gastronomic venture in hong kong

Mastercard debuts new gastronomic venture in Hong Kong

Mastercard and distinguished local food and beverage group LUBUDS, have announced the launch of LUMA, a new restaurant occupying a prime location at 1881 Heritage, a historical landmark that has been transformed into a luxury lifestyle hub in the vibrant Tsim Sha Tsui district, Hong Kong.
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.
laptop market anticipates rosy season ahead

Laptop market anticipates rosy season ahead

The laptop market is expecting a vibrant outlook in the second half of the year, especially as the new school year begins in Q3.
decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

Decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

In an exclusive interview, VIR’s Luu Huong explored Vietnam’s vibrant startup ecosystem with Hung Truong, senior investment director at SK Vietnam and judge for the KPMG Global Tech Innovator 2023, discussing investor preferences, regional competition, and strategies for startups.
prudential vietnam and vib enter bancassurance partnership

Prudential Vietnam and VIB enter bancassurance partnership

The extension of the strategic bancassurance partnership between the two businesses underscores the objective of both sides to bolster future confidence for Vietnam’s bancassurance sector.
thums up charged is officially launched by coca cola in vietnam

Thums Up 'Charged' is officially launched by Coca Cola in Vietnam

The brand-new drink, Thums Up 'Charged'from the globally known Thums Up brand of caffeine supplement drinks, was officially launched on June 15 by the Coca Cola Company. To celebrate the launch, Thums Up will organise a series of innovative activities for the dynamic, vibrant, and ambitious young generation of Vietnam.
vib sign new loan agreement with ifc bringing its total credit limit to 450 million

VIB sign new loan agreement with IFC, bringing its total credit limit to $450 million

International Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (VIB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a medium and long-term loan agreement to strengthen VIB’s financial resources for credit expansion activities including retail home loans, home renovation products, and affordable mortgages.
vietnam proposes stricter regulations for ott apps like zalo telegram

Vietnam proposes stricter regulations for OTT apps like Zalo, Telegram

The burgeoning adoption of over-the-top (OTT) telecommunications services like Zalo, Viber, and Telegram poses a grave concern, as the existing legal framework fails to provide adequate governance, jeopardising the rights, safety, and security of users' sensitive information, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
vibs first quarter profit up 18 per cent

VIB's first-quarter profit up 18 per cent

VIB announced positive results for Q1, with a return on equity of 30 per cent and a strong balance sheet.