14-07-2016 17:01
Vietnamese shares ended mixed in the early session, while banks maintained good form to lift markets.
13-07-2016 16:09
Vietnamese shares advanced in the early session, led by banks and real estate companies.
28-06-2016 10:52
The US dollar strengthened at domestic commercial banks on Monday, following an increase in the reference exchange rate that the State Bank of Viet Nam adjusted for the day.
21-06-2016 08:00
Over a month after the State Bank of Viet Nam called on banks to cut interest rates on loans, particularly to businesses, some banks - including joint stock lenders - have reduced their rates by 0.5-1 per cent.
20-06-2016 08:00
State corporations and groups are facing mounting hardships in their efforts to pull out from banks amid an increasingly challenging business climate.
16-06-2016 10:19
State Bank of Viet Nam has ordered credit institutions and branches of foreign banks to report their lending, capital mobilisation and interest rates in Vietnamese dong every month going forward.
15-06-2016 09:10
A series of attacks by hackers on banks occurred recently, showing that banks’ investments in security solutions are insufficient.
14-06-2016 09:31
Vietnamese banks have more opportunities to establish and expand their presence in international markets, Gary Hwa, Ernst & Young's (EYs) regional managing partner for financial services for Asia Pacific, said.
08-06-2016 08:39
A stock exchange for start-ups would help them achieve better fund mobilisation for development, avoiding dependence on banks and private equity funds, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đinh Huệ has said.
02-06-2016 21:16
Thai banks are planning ambitious expansion in the context of increasing trade and investment between the two countries.
31-05-2016 09:01
After numerous hikes in interest rates this year, joint stock commercial banks have cut deposit rates for the first time thanks to good liquidity amid a lending slowdown.
30-05-2016 13:00
Although the local banking sector might be one step behind its regional peers, the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community has set the local industry on a definite path of committed changes that should prepare it for any upcoming challenges.
23-05-2016 08:00
The State Bank of Vietnam’s decision to help Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group overcome its enormous debts has sparked a controversy among market players.
20-05-2016 09:39
Although amendments to Circular 36 are needed, they should be implemented gradually to avoid policy risks and difficulties to commercial banks, online news portal Bizlive quoted bank officials as saying.
18-05-2016 09:48
Various banks have requested a delay in Circular 36 amendments, stating that stricter lending rules will hurt their business.