19-03-2024 10:23
Many banks have announced plans for their upcoming annual shareholders' meetings (AGMs), with diverse issues such as dividend payments, capital hikes, and profit targets topping the agendas.
18-03-2024 16:39
Chairman of the People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho Tran Viet Truong highlighted the potential benefits awaiting Japanese enterprises investing in the city during a working session on March 18 with a delegation of executives of Japanese banks led by Managing Executive Officer of Gunma Bank Uchibori Takeo.
13-03-2024 15:00
A new regulation on reducing the loan limit under the amended Law on Credit Institutions will adversely affect capital supply for enterprises so commercial banks should cooperate in providing syndicated loans for businesses, experts said.
12-03-2024 08:00
Vietnam’s potential for expansion is driven by demographic advantages and anticipated regulatory changes. Shaokai Fan, regional director for Asia-Pacific (excluding China), and head of Central Banks at the World Gold Council, talked to VIR’s Celine Luu about the bullish gold market trajectory.
11-03-2024 18:02
With the low-interest rate environment and resumed credit growth, banks are expecting a rosier profit picture this year compared to 2023.
05-03-2024 11:22
While trade finance has been developing steadily in Vietnam, banks are taking an active part in exploring new instruments, while advocating for enhanced transparency and streamlined processes within small businesses.
28-02-2024 11:00
Diverse sentiments persist over bancassurance business prospects at local commercial banks, partly driven by a novel policy move.
26-02-2024 12:17
Commercial banks have reduced lending rates in favour of business and production activities, but borrowing remains low.
22-02-2024 10:20
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 20 net injected more than 5 trillion VND (nearly 204 million USD) into the banking system through the open market operation (OMO) channel to support capital for commercial banks.
21-02-2024 14:43
Partner of Consulting and Financial Services Vo Quoc Khanh and director of Consulting and Financial Services Nguyen Huy Cuong, from EY Consulting Vietnam, delve into the notable updates of Basel III compared to Basel II, and its impacts on bank operations.
20-02-2024 12:58
Australia's ANZ and Suncorp banks jumped a big hurdle in their proposed US$3.2 billion merger Tuesday, as a tribunal overrode a consumer watchdog's concerns.
06-02-2024 13:59
Amid difficult business and many uncertainties, large banks all over the world save costs by laying off staff and using AI.
05-02-2024 14:02
The banking industry saw an increase in profits last year, with asset quality still a notable point in banks' business results. Tran Thi Khanh Hien, director of MBS' Research Division, talked to VIR's Hong Dung about these results.
05-02-2024 11:36
Since the beginning of the year, numerous banks have launched attractive credit packages with low interest rates, some even as low as 0% per year, easing the financial burden for customers seeking additional capital, particularly during the time leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year holiday).
30-01-2024 13:00
The amended Law on Credit Institutions was passed on January 18. Banking trainer and consultant Le Hoai An discussed the impact of this with VIR’s Nhue Man and the adjustment of the maximum institutional ownership capital in commercial banks.