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).
fitch rates standard chartered bank vietnam bb with stable outlook

Fitch rates Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam “BB” with stable outlook

Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has announced that it has obtained a first-time rating from Fitch at BB and BBB- for its long-term issuer default foreign currency rating and local currency rating respectively. The outlooks on these ratings are stable.
consumers benefit from accelerated banking digitalisation amid covid 19

Consumers benefit from accelerated banking digitalisation amid COVID-19

While the pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to economic activities and societies across the globe, it does bring some positive effects, one of which is the acceleration in online and cashless transactions. Many people are now embracing digital ways, finding a greater ease and convenience in doing so.
fitch assigns standard chartered vietnam first time bb rating with stable outlook

Fitch assigns Standard Chartered Vietnam first-time 'BB' rating with stable outlook

Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has assigned Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Ltd. a first-time Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BB' and Long-Term Local-Currency IDR of 'BBB-'. The outlook is stable.
standard chartered vietnam launches 247 instant interbank transfers

Standard Chartered Vietnam launches 24/7 instant interbank transfers

Standard Chartered Vietnam today announced the launch of its 24/7 instant interbank transfer service on SCPay, its new cloud-native global payments platform, allowing both corporate and individual clients to send and receive funds to and from external bank accounts anytime anywhere including on weekends and public holidays. The service is applicable to beneficiary/ remitter accounts of National Payment Services Vietnam (NAPAS) network member banks.
standard chartered ceo positive growth anticipated for vietnam

Standard Chartered CEO: Positive growth anticipated for Vietnam

Nirukt Sapru, CEO Vietnam and ASEAN and South Asia Cluster Markets, Standard Chartered Bank looks into the growth prospects of the Vietnamese economy in 2021 and how Vietnam can sustain high economic growth in the coming years.
vietnamese exporters stand to gain 633 million by increasing trade with india

Vietnamese exporters stand to gain $633 million by increasing trade with India

Vietnamese businesses could increase exports to India by $633 million annually, the Standard Chartered Trade Opportunity Report has revealed. The study also found that Indian exporters could boost trade with Vietnam by an estimated $475 million, bringing the bilateral trade opportunity to $1.1 billion.
standard chartered vietnam and vietnam airlines launch air mile reward bank account

Standard Chartered Vietnam and Vietnam Airlines launch air mile reward bank account

Standard Chartered Vietnam and Vietnam Airlines on October 2 announced the launch of the co-branded Vietnam Airlines-Standard Chartered EliteFly Debit Card, the first bank card in Vietnam that allows clients to earn Lotusmiles miles across a wide range of transactions while enjoying an array of exclusive privileges and world-class banking services.
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.
standard chartered online forum highlights vietnam as rising star in fdi

Standard Chartered online forum highlights Vietnam as rising star in FDI

As a promising land for improvement, development, and mobilising FDI, Vietnam could grow into the most advanced country in the region, even surpassing Thailand and Indonesia.
weak us dollar consequences

Weak US dollar consequences

The US dollar has started to decline in value over the past few months, with the benchmark US dollar Index down about 9 per cent since its March peak. This naturally raises questions on whether this weakness can extend and whether this has broader implications for investors.