13-07-2019 12:12
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.
01-07-2019 15:55
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.
18-06-2019 21:46
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.
23-03-2019 11:05
It proves that managing “emotional returns” is key to staying on track when it comes to investment.
27-02-2019 17:36
Standard Chartered Vietnam held celebrations for its 115th anniversary this week.
26-02-2019 20:23
HONG KONG: Standard Chartered's pre-tax profit surged to US$3.9 billion in 2018, the bank said on Tuesday (Feb 26), after previously warning it had set aside nearly US$1 billion for regulatory fines in the US and Britain.
21-02-2019 17:08
If January developments are any to go by, 2019 looks to be a year of heightened volatility with risk themes across rates, trade, and general economic growth continuing to ebb and flow in the global financial markets. But rather than playing it safe, the availability of choices will be the bond market’s new best friend in this fluid environment.
01-01-2019 14:00
Standard Chartered is continuing efforts to strengthen its footprint through investment in the retail business and the introduction of cutting-edge products, as it endeavours to be an important part of Vietnamese banking and finance in the years ahead.
12-12-2018 10:01
When it comes to enhancing capacity and moving to a bigger playing field, SMEs would need more than just investment: collaboration among the businesses themselves. Goh Beng Kim, head of Commercial Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Singapore, gives an insight into how SMEs can make use of the collaboration with other enterprises to grow together beyond national borders.
20-10-2018 11:42
Investing as early as possible in life could ensure sustainable earnings. Arun Kelshiker, head of Portfolio Strategy at Standard Chartered Private Bank gives an insight into how investment looks like when one starts learning.
11-10-2018 15:00
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.
08-10-2018 09:15
Standard Chartered Bank continues to expect Viet Nam’s robust GDP growth of 7 per cent in 2018, driven by strong FDI-supported electronics manufacturing and rising consumption.
05-09-2018 14:19
Steve Brice, chief investment strategist at Standard Chartered Private Bank, offers an insight into the dynamics between the US and China, talking about a potential trade deal and how this all will affect equity investment.
25-07-2018 14:00
The International Monetary Fund and Standard Chartered Bank are quite upbeat about Vietnam’s bright economic prospects, fuelled by a strong inflow of foreign direct investment.
18-07-2018 14:58
Standard Chartered Bank expects Vietnam to achieve growth of 7 per cent in 2018, higher than its previous forecast of 6.8 per cent, with all domestic engines firing together. Manufacturing and construction are likely to remain the fastest-growing sectors.