hsbc axes ceo john flint in shock shift to speed up strategy

HSBC axes CEO John Flint in shock shift to speed up strategy

HSBC ousted John Flint as chief executive after just 18 months in a shock move the chairman of Europe's biggest bank said was needed to speed up progress on priority areas such as the turnaround of its US business.
vietnam a top destination for expats

Vietnam a top destination for expats

Being listed among the top ten by the  HSBC’s latest global Expat ­Explorer Report has gone some way to prove the significant advances in Vietnam’s investment and living environment.
vietnam ranked in top 10 countries for expats hsbc survey

Vietnam ranked in top 10 countries for expats: HSBC survey

Vietnam has been named in the top 10 countries for expatriate workers, according to HSBC’s Expat 2019 Global Report released on July 4.
hsbc unveils loans for homeowners to install rooftop solar

HSBC unveils loans for homeowners to install rooftop solar

HSBC Vietnam has rolled out a new preferential interest loan programme for homeowners in HCM City and Da Nang to buy and install rooftop solar panels.
linking smes with necessary financing

Linking SMEs with necessary financing

Supply chain finance is gaining prominence as the global trade instability brings attention to Vietnam and domestic companies seek opportunities to partner with multinational buyers.
south koreas supportive ma plans

South Korea’s supportive M&A plans

Following stronger bilateral ties between South Korea and Vietnam, major South Korean investors such as SK Group are rushing into Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market. Eun-Young Jung, CEO of HSBC Korea, and Pham Hong Hai, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, jointly discussed the growing trend.  
korean investors eye investment in renewable energy

Korean investors eye investment in renewable energy

Korean investors are keen to invest in renewable energy due to its potential and the incentives that Vietnam has offered to foreign investors, an HSBC official has said.
southeast asia hiding in plain sight

Southeast Asia: hiding in plain sight

Periodic emerging-market jitters notwithstanding, there are compelling reasons to be optimistic about the economic prospects of this part of the world Southeast Asia, argues Matthew Lobner, head of International and head of Strategy and Planning, Asia-Pacific, HSBC.  
hsbc quarterly profits jump in good start to 2019

HSBC quarterly profits jump in 'good start' to 2019

Global banking giant HSBC said on Friday (May 3) that first-quarter net profit soared by more than a third to US$4.1 billion (€3.6 billion) on a strong performance across its Asian operations.
is vietnam ready for american infrastructure foray

Is Vietnam ready for American infrastructure foray?

The United States’ desire to facilitate private investment into Southeast Asia’s infrastructure projects will be a boon for the region, and Vietnam has an opportunity for a piece of the pie.
bank exec mulls over real estate market growth perspective in 2019

Bank exec mulls over real estate market growth perspective in 2019

Pham Hong Hai, CEO of HSBC Vietnam Limited, weighs over customers’ top choices in Vietnam’s real estate market in 2019 and how the bank could support homebuyers to realise their life-time housing dream.
ariya leads as wie quits hsbc womens world championship with hand injury

Ariya leads as Wie quits HSBC Women's World Championship with hand injury

World number one Ariya Jutanugarn joined a five-way tie for the round-one lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship on Thursday (Feb 28) as reigning title-holder Michelle Wie withdrew with a hand injury.
a new job for january the best places in the world to work

A new job for January? The best places in the world to work

Vietnam has been ranked 18th on HSBC’s Careers League Table 2018, a jump of six spots compared to the 2017 results for career rankings. To find out how Vietnam has been ranked along with other best destinations for expat career, John Goddard, head of HSBC Expat, walked us through the benefits each of these high-ranked countries offer its expats.
following free trade deals businesses will earn rewards

Following free trade deals, businesses will earn rewards

Foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam are being encouraged to research the market thoroughly when exploring investment opportunities in the country. Pham Hong Hai, CEO at HSBC Vietnam, sets out what the upcoming free trade agreements will achieve for interested overseas parties.
businesses look to sustainability

Businesses look to sustainability

Businesses involved in complex ecosystems of global supply chains are looking to sustainability to unlock new financial benefits, according to an HSBC survey.