16-09-2024 12:22
Banks are developing favourable credit schemes for the manufacturing and business sectors, while relaxing lending standards across all customer groups and the majority of loan sectors in the last quarter of the year.
16-09-2024 11:32
The recent amendment of the plan on green banking development in Vietnam is expected to create conditions for credit institutions to effectively promote green credit.
15-09-2024 18:18
Banks across the country have proactively introduced flexible support schemes to assist individuals and businesses severely impacted by Typhoon Yagi.
13-09-2024 18:41
In response to the severe damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, and following directives from Vietnam Bank for Social Policies' (VBSP) leadership and the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s call for support for those affected, VBSP’s Trade Union has donated VND500 million ($20.8 million).
12-09-2024 16:52
Banking consultant Le Hoai An, founder of Integrated Financial Solutions JSC, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about what banks were doing with their investment portfolios to optimise business efficiency in the first half of 2024.
12-09-2024 15:15
Maybank has extended financing to Sinohydro, a subsidiary of Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), for an EPC project to construct offshore wind power farms of the Ca Mau 1 wind power project in the southern province of Ca Mau.
12-09-2024 15:10
Many banks are increasing their focus on implementing green finance packages, but unlocking these promising capital sources still requires suitable mechanisms.
11-09-2024 14:35
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has instructed credit institutions to consider offering interest rate reductions, debt restructuring, and new lending support for borrowers impacted by Typhoon Yagi.
10-09-2024 18:10
BAOVIET Bank has announced that it will cease offering its international Visa credit cards from September 15.
10-09-2024 10:33
The State Bank of Vietnam’s efforts to lower interbank interest rates and increase credit limits for banks will provide additional momentum for growth, with economic recovery pace being crucial to sustaining credit demand.
10-09-2024 09:47
Vietnam’s capital markets are underperforming, with excessive reliance on bank credit and stagnant growth in corporate bonds and insurance, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory reforms and diversified funding channels.
09-09-2024 15:24
VPBank has launched its 'Next Generation of Data Analytics Platform', a strategic initiative to build and optimise data analytics.
06-09-2024 15:33
Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam announced the appointment of Nguyen Thuy Hanh, CEO and head of Banking and Coverage, effective October 1.
06-09-2024 10:01
Credit growth rebounded in August after July's slowdown, but it remained uneven, with Hanoi's rate nearly triple that of Ho Chi Minh City.
05-09-2024 14:00
In the current turbulent economic landscape, strengthening brand power is increasingly crucial for banks. A strong brand not only attracts customers willing to pay higher fees for financial products and services but also encourages them to recommend the bank to their network.