standard chartered bank vietnams 2020 economic growth to fall to 33 pct

Standard Chartered Bank: Vietnam's 2020 economic growth to fall to 3.3 pct.

Vietnam’s economic growth is forecast to shrink to 3.3 percent this year due to the impact of a raft of external challenges, according to the latest economic outlook released by Standard Chartered Bank on April 23.
standard chartered bank vietnam rolls out covid 19 relief measures for clients

Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam rolls out COVID-19 relief measures for clients

Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has introduced a series of relief measures to support its corporate banking and retail banking clients to alleviate their financial burdens amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
standard chartered commits 75 billion toward sdgs

Standard Chartered commits $75 billion toward SDGs

Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group with a presence in more than 60 of the world’s most dynamic markets, today announced its business targets for supporting its clients as they transition to a low-carbon economy as part of the bank’s sustainability aspirations.
actively powering the aseans sustainability

Actively powering the ASEAN’s sustainability

Vietnam has set a goal of promoting deeper integration and fostering sustainable development across the region for its 2020 ASEAN chairmanship. By delivering greater harmonisation of trade and infrastructure across the ASEAN’s borders, the bloc will be able to truly seize the opportunities of the new decade.
lenders at odds with supporting strategies

Lenders at odds with supporting strategies

While Vietnamese lenders have stepped up their support for the virus-hit economy by reducing lending rates or offering relief measures, foreign banks are adopting a wait-and-see approach.
connections drive asias economy

Connections drive Asia’s economy

The digitalisation of trade is now inevitable, driven by the need for faster and safer transactions at more competitive processing costs. Technology can play an integral role in achieving this, by ensuring a global trade system that is connected and integrated. Fortunately, governments in Asia recognise this importance and are leading the way in building the digital connections that will power regional and global trade into the future.
vietnam a 45 billion opportunity for sustainable private investment

Vietnam a $45 billion opportunity for sustainable private investment

Opportunity 2030: the Standard Chartered SDG Investment Map revealed a $9.668 trillion opportunity for private sector investors across all emerging markets to help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with Vietnam representing $45.8 billion of this.
avoiding creative destruction to stave off future recessions

Avoiding “creative destruction” to stave off future recessions

While some lessons have been learned from previous financial calamities, central banks are again in the spotlight as the global market attempts to fend off a repeat crisis. Steve Brice, chief investment strategist at Standard Chartered Bank, shares his view on global growth prospects for the capital market as a useful channel for investors to take as reference.
expert view on capital market global growth prospects

Expert view on capital market global growth prospects

Steve Brice, chief investment strategist at Standard Chartered Bank and a senior expert on the world economy and global markets, shares his view on the global growth prospects of the capital market.
standard chartereds sustainability mission

Standard Chartered’s sustainability mission

Through its century-long journey in Vietnam, UK-backed Standard Chartered has built a strong business in the country and aspires to take it to even greater heights by capitalising on its award-winning capabilities.  
vietnam becomes high light of asean in trade growth

Vietnam becomes high-light of ASEAN in trade growth

The Trade20 of Standard Chartered points to accelerated Asian trade growth potential, with particularly impressive performances by Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand as regional trade deals, infrastructure improvements, and legislative reforms are promoting openness.
standard chartered vietnam launches annual futsal tournament

Standard Chartered Vietnam launches annual futsal tournament

The Standard Chartered Cup 2019 futsal tournament organised by Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam will expand to its largest scale ever in Vietnam, and will feature Liverpool Football Club (LFC) legend John Barnes, who will present the trophy to the winning team.
vpbank raises 300 million via international bond issuance

VPBank raises $300 million via international bond issuance

Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Bank (VPBank) has succeeded in raising $300 million from the issuance of international bonds with a three-year term with advisory support from foreign prestigious institutions including BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, and Standard Chartered Bank.
mid corporates can realise regional expansion goals

Mid-corporates can realise regional expansion goals

For mid-corporates in the ASEAN looking to expand across the region, Vietnam offers a wealth of opportunities thanks to its growing domestic market, young and well-educated workforce, and rising middle-income class. These are the winning factors that we believe will power the ASEAN’s future growth.
us technology sector faces triple threat

US technology sector faces triple threat

Uncertainty over the future of US-China economic relations has derailed the once high-flying global equity market, which rose almost 15 per cent in the January-April period. Clive McDonnell, head of Equity Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank, looks at the causes behind the decline.