world bank builds offshore wind roadmap for vietnam

World Bank builds offshore wind roadmap for Vietnam

The World Bank has recommended 20 actions that address three priority areas for Vietnam’s successful offshore wind industry.
banks prioritise loans for at risk businesses

Banks prioritise loans for at-risk businesses

Banks’ loan allocations will be distributed to much-needed sectors, such as production, while the central bank pledges to impose strict oversight over at-risk enterprises, notably over their real estate holdings, hazardous corporate bonds, and stocks in 2022.
behaviour alterations shaping mbs financial offerings

Behaviour alterations shaping MB’s financial offerings

The demand for premium banking products targeting high-net-worth individuals in Vietnam has been prevalent. Le Xuan Vu, member of the Board of Management at Military Bank (MB), shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how MB Private provides personalised services through the bank’s extensive offerings.
hsbc vietnam commits 12 billion to the green development of vietnam

HSBC Vietnam commits $12 billion to the green development of Vietnam

In support of the government’s aspiring climate goals and COP26 commitments to become a net zero economy by 2050, HSBC Vietnam has announced to arrange up to $12 billion of direct and indirect financing for Vietnam and the corporate sector by 2030.
asean committee in czech republic supports local people amid covid 19

ASEAN Committee in Czech Republic supports local people amid COVID-19

Ambassadors and representatives of six countries in the ASEAN Committee in Prague (ACP) presented foodstuff to the Czech Federation of Food Banks on January 20.
sbv combats illegal gambling and betting activities through e wallets

SBV combats illegal gambling and betting activities through e-wallets

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is intensifying investigations to fight against illegal gamblings via e-wallets, following recent media reports covering allegations related to MoMo's e-wallet.
bac a bank to launch fresh corporate banking app version

BAC A BANK to launch fresh corporate banking app version

On January 21, BAC A BANK will make the debut of its latest corporate banking app version with many changes in design and function, making it more convenient for users with laptops and mobile phones.
banks prohibited from paying dividends in cash in 2022

Banks prohibited from paying dividends in cash in 2022

Vietnam's commercial banks will be barred from paying cash dividends to shareholders to reduce interest rates.
japanese banks adjust to demographics

Japanese banks adjust to demographics

Japanese groups are advancing closer collaboration with Vietnam’s financial institutions to capture the increasingly enticing demographic variables in the Southeast Asian nation and expand their footprint even further, thanks to the rising aid from deep-pocketed parents.
mb promotes investment assistance for vietnamese expatriates

MB promotes investment assistance for Vietnamese expatriates

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) serves as a critical credit institution, offering comprehensive financial and investment guidance to Vietnamese expatriates living and working abroad.
techcombank named the most active market maker for government bonds

Techcombank named the most active market maker for government bonds

Techcombank scooped up the first place among market makers of government debt instruments in 2021, as recognised by the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
no banks involved in thu thiem land auctions

No banks involved in Thu Thiem land auctions

No banks had been offering loan packages for businesses associated with Thu Thiem land auction, as a careful examination of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) showed.
vn banks expect to sell more shares to foreign investors in 2022

VN banks expect to sell more shares to foreign investors in 2022

A number of Vietnamese banks plan to sell more shares to foreign investors in 2022 as part of set strategies.
vpbank acquires 9742 per cent of asc securities

VPBank acquires 97.42 per cent of ASC Securities

By purchasing ASC Securities, Hanoi-based lender VPBank targets to grab a bigger slice of Vietnam's burgeoning stock sector.
agribank and fwd vietnam enter bancassurance partnership

Agribank and FWD Vietnam enter bancassurance partnership

The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd. have launched a new bancassurance partnership today, designed to better meet the financial and insurance needs of Vietnamese people.