malaysia favoured expansion destination for asean stanchart

Malaysia favoured expansion destination for ASEAN: StanChart

Malaysia is a favoured expansion destination for ASEAN companies looking for growth opportunities in the 10-nation bloc, according to a survey by Standard Chartered (StanChart).
banks lift women led groups with financing options

Banks lift women-led groups with financing options

Both local and foreign banks are joining forces to promote an inclusive growth and generate more job opportunities by boosting their funding packages to women-led enterprises, hence increasing critical roles of female entrepreneurs in corporate value chains.
vietnam among top regional expansion destinations for asean companies

Vietnam among top regional expansion destinations for ASEAN companies

A survey commissioned by Standard Chartered reveals that ASEAN companies are highly optimistic about intra-regional growth over the next 12 months, and Vietnam is emerging as an attractive investment spot.
vietnam offers best opportunities for european companies

Vietnam offers best opportunities for European companies

About 60 per cent of European companies working in ASEAN say Vietnam offers the best expansion opportunities in the region, according to a survey conducted by Standard Chartered Bank.
carbon dated multinational companies to cut suppliers failing to curb carbon emissions

Carbon Dated: multinational companies to cut suppliers failing to curb carbon emissions

A new study by Standard Chartered reveals that 78 per cent of multinationals will remove suppliers that endanger their carbon transition plan by 2025.
vietnams gdp growth to shoot up to 67 per cent in 2021 and 73 per cent in 2022

Vietnam’s GDP growth to shoot up to 6.7 per cent in 2021 and 7.3 per cent in 2022

Standard Chartered Bank forecasts that Vietnam’s GDP growth will accelerate to 6.7 per cent in 2021 and 7.3 per cent in 2022.
standard chartered bank accelerates sustainability mission through responsible financing

Standard Chartered Bank accelerates sustainability mission through responsible financing

As one of the major international financial institutions in Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank has thrown its considerable weight behind sustainability-linked initiatives to promote a low carbon future and shape a more resilient, sustainable economy.
vietnam shining bright as appealing investment venue

Vietnam shining bright as appealing investment venue

Despite pandemic implications, Vietnam continues to coax a steady increase in foreign investment inflows. Michele Wee, CEO of UK-backed Standard Chartered Vietnam, delivers a comprehensive picture about the country’s foreign direct investment, focusing on how Vietnam can retain its appeal and how Standard Chartered Vietnam could support the process.
standard chartered launches preferential loan programme for hybrid cars

Standard Chartered launches preferential loan programme for hybrid cars

UK-backed Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has launched an environmentally-friendly automobile loan programme, offering one of the most preferential interest rates in Vietnam’s car loan segment to clients purchasing hybrid cars.
fresh ceo rush shakes up vietnams banking arena

Fresh CEO rush shakes up Vietnam’s banking arena

With competition in the financial landscape mounting in recent years, a wave of new CEOs in some major foreign-invested banks operating in Vietnam is slated to boost corporate innovation and responsiveness to rapidly-changing business conditions.
standard chartered offers insights on strategies post covid 19

Standard Chartered offers insights on strategies post COVID-19

The latest information about Vietnam's investment landscape in diverse areas received exposure at a recent investment webinar hosted by Standard Chartered Bank for clients based in Vietnam and overseas.
international organizations forecast strong growth for vietnam in 2021

International organizations forecast strong growth for Vietnam in 2021

Many international organizations have forecast robust economic recovery for Vietnam in 2021.
global banking leaders targeting growth in se asia

Global banking leaders targeting growth in SE Asia

International banks are proactively deploying more resources in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam, with the emerging regional economy representing high potential for them.
asia beckons

Asia beckons

Every day, we are bombarded with headlines and news flashes. Reading these pings, we could all be forgiven for asking “will this year be any different from the last?” Infection rates are hitting record highs, with travel restrictions being further tightened and jobless rates facing a lagged hit. The geopolitical landscape appears as febrile as ever.
standard chartered vietnam appoints michele wee as new ceo

Standard Chartered Vietnam appoints Michele Wee as new CEO

Standard Chartered Bank today announced the appointment of Michele Wee as CEO for Vietnam, effective from February 1. She will report to Patrick Lee, cluster CEO, Singapore and ASEAN Markets (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and representative offices).