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.
prosecution begins for vnd300 billion fraud at hsbc and anz

Prosecution begins for VND300 billion fraud at HSBC and ANZ

HSBC and ANZ have named 13 companies of being involved in a series of frauds costing the banks VND300 billion ($13 million), leading to the prosecution of dozens of defendants and eight companies. While no wrong-doings have been identified on the part of the staff of the two banks, the court issued further investigation.
expats vote vietnam among best countries to live and work

Expats vote Vietnam among best countries to live and work

Expats working in Vietnam are currently enjoying over $90,000 in average annual income, with the country scoring in the 19th place for best countries to live and work and the first place when it comes to saving more and having more disposable income.
vietnamese businesses upbeat about trade

Vietnamese businesses upbeat about trade

Vietnamese enterprises are among the world’s most optimistic about international trade prospects and most confident when it comes to succeeding in the current environment, according to an HSBC report.
asean firms bullish on outlook amid trade tension risk

ASEAN firms bullish on outlook amid trade tension risk

ASEAN firms are mostly bullish on trade outlook in the world, with many pivoting investment into supply chain technology to turn global trade tensions from a headwind into a tailwind, according to a global HSBC report.
hsbc local businesses cash in on international trade

HSBC: Local businesses cash in on international trade

Vietnamese businesses are among the world’s most optimistic about international trade pacts and prospects and they are also among the most confident when it comes to succeeding in the current environment, according to HSBC’s latest report.
green banking aims push forward

Green banking aims push forward

In response to climate change, and to rigorously fulfil its role in promoting the nation’s economic development goals through credit lending activities, the local banking sector is required to take up green and sustainable banking practices in a more serious manner.
fdi gives wings to the banking sector

FDI gives wings to the banking sector

Growing along with the local economy for the past 30 years, foreign direct investment inflows have played a part in shaping the local economy, particularly the finance and banking sector. HSBC Vietnam CEO Pham Hong Hai writes about how foreign investment helped Vietnam go where it is now.
vietnam among top 3 regional destinations for singapore companies hsbc study

Vietnam among top 3 regional destinations for Singapore companies: HSBC study

Vietnam is among the top three investment destinations in Southeast Asia for Singapore-based companies in the next two years, according to the latest HSBC study.