hsbc vietnam backs major rooftop solar energy project for vietnam

HSBC Vietnam backs major rooftop solar energy project for Vietnam

HSBC Vietnam will provide two wholly-owned subsidiaries of REE Corporation with a term loan facility and trade finance facilities for their rooftop solar energy project.
hsbc pivoting for success after century and a half in vietnam

HSBC pivoting for success after century and a half in Vietnam

With roots dating back 150 years in Vietnam, when HSBC opened its first office in Ho Chi Minh City in 1870, the international lender now boasts unparalleled understanding of the country to complement its robust global network and long-standing global reputation. Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Celine Luu the bank’s journey to bring top-notch tailored services to its customers, as well as its ambition to go above and beyond to help Vietnam become a magnet for high-quality overseas funds.
vietseeds foundation launches online learning programme for university students

VietSeeds Foundation launches online learning programme for university students

VietSeeds Foundation and HSBC Vietnam have officially launched the VietSeeds Snap Learning online video series, aiming to equip young people, especially university students, with a set of essential skills to succeed in a challenging future.
alternative promotion channels in productive use

Alternative promotion channels in productive use

Organising webinars and combining with international organisations to promote foreign direct investment attraction is becoming the country’s top new strategy in the midst of the challenging health crisis.
vietnam to post highest gdp growth rate in asia in 2021 hsbc

Vietnam to post highest GDP growth rate in Asia in 2021: HSBC

Vietnam stands out as the only ASEAN economy to achieve positive growth in 2020 and rebound to an 8.1 percent growth rate in 2021 – the highest in Asia, the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) said in a recent report.
changes needed for global banking post coronavirus

Changes needed for global banking post-coronavirus

Life for many of us has changed beyond recognition compared to just a few months ago – and one of the biggest changes has been the need to do electronically what we have historically done face-to-face: video conferencing for meetings, shopping online, restaurant delivery, day-to-day banking, and so on.
banking shares plummet on laundering allegations

Banking shares plummet on laundering allegations

Shares in major banks including HSBC, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase were hammered Monday following allegations they had handled huge sums of dirty money for almost 20 years.
hsbc shares hit 25 year low on report of china unreliable list

HSBC shares hit 25-year low on report of China 'unreliable list'

Shares in banking giant HSBC plunged to a 25-year low Monday on fears it could be added to a Chinese list of firms deemed a threat to national security and following news it had been accused of allowing fraudulent activity to go unpunished.
corporate bond bonanza shaking up local market

Corporate bond bonanza shaking up local market

Despite lingering risks, fears of an economic downturn, and low interest rates, there has been  a windfall of corporate bonds issuance, with property providers and financial institutions the most active.
outlining deep scrutiny of hsbc vietnam bond activity

Outlining deep scrutiny of HSBC Vietnam bond activity

Vietnam’s corporate bond market presents a good channel for capital mobilisation, even if still lacking a fully established legal framework and the presence of credit rating agencies. Amid this scenario, HSBC’s recent bond issuance is being deemed by some as simply a public relations stunt.
risk and thirst abound in bond market

Risk and thirst abound in bond market

Both local and overseas companies have ventured back into the bond market to cash in on low interest rates, but Vietnamese authorities are cautioning investors.
foreign banks pour capital into vietnam

Foreign banks pour capital into Vietnam

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced on August 11 that it will provide a 70 million USD loan to Indo Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL Corp), with the aim of improving logistics, trade and competitiveness in Vietnam’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
vietnam receives positive global exports outlook

Vietnam receives positive global exports outlook

Vietnam is expected to continue growing its share of global exports despite decline amid the resurgence in the COVID-19 pandemic after three months of no local transmissions, according to an HSBC report.
vietnam one of the best long term growth stories in asia

Vietnam – one of the best long-term growth stories in Asia

Vietnam is one of the best long-term growth stories in Asia and is one of the most preferred frontier markets, according to HSBC. There is a long list of reasons why the bank remains positive on the country’s equity market.
hsbc vietnam rolls out first green financing package for duy tan plastics recycling

HSBC Vietnam rolls out first green financing package for Duy Tan Plastics Recycling

Today, HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd. and Duy Tan Plastics Corporation signed a green credit agreement to finance Duy Tan Plastics Recycling Factory. The green loan, which is under HSBC’s commitment to provide $100 billion of sustainable financing and investment by 2025, is the first that HSBC arranges for a Vietnamese company.