bia saigon cup 2022 to be a festival of football

Bia Saigon Cup 2022 to be a festival of football

The Bia Saigon Cup 2022 is a big occasion for football lovers with professional organisation, and explosive matches across the provinces. It has attracted many football lovers and spectators, along with the burning passion and sportsmanship of competing teams.
south korean securities immersed in ma deals

South Korean securities immersed in M&A deals

Financiers from South Korea are taking over Vietnam’s securities firms at a breakneck pace, as part of their quest to gain ­access to the fast-growing ­financial market in the ­country.
top lenders latch onto fintech future

Top lenders latch onto fintech future

Banks and investment funds are racing to partner up with fintech businesses in their quest towards digitalisation.
quirky campaigns in financial literacy

Quirky campaigns in financial literacy

University students are coming up with creative ways to promote financial literacy in Vietnam, aiming to help their peers get a hold of their personal finances.
nestle awes with sustainability goals

Nestlé awes with sustainability goals

Vietnam’s quest towards creating a circular economy is receiving great support from international corporations in the country, most notably the Swiss group Nestlé.
lenders look for greener finance

Lenders look for greener finance

Green credit is off to a good start in Vietnam, as more banks become willing to fund sustainable projects in an effort to diversify their incomes.
cordial discussion on currency manipulation rumours

Cordial discussion on currency manipulation rumours

Vietnam and the US will continue to work towards finding a common ground on financial matters, including the VND/USD exchange rate and trade balances.
investors wait on vnas state divestment plans

Investors wait on VNA’s state divestment plans

Following a highly anticipated listing last week, the appeal of Vietnam Airlines stock now depends on the state divestment plan submitted for consideration.
improving life insurers bottom line

Improving life insurers’ bottom line

Life insurers in Vietnam once again reported losses in 2018 despite ballooning revenue, continuing an alarming trend for their bottom line.
stock investors advised to hold fire in sell down

Stock investors advised to hold fire in sell-down

Recent index falls could trigger another correction in Vietnam’s stock market, despite a positive long-term outlook among foreign investors.
domestic banks gain cptpp benefits

Domestic banks gain CPTPP benefits

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership is ­expected to bring in fresh opportunities for international banks in Vietnam, as well as possible merger and acquisition deals with local partners.
summit outcome hits asian markets

Summit outcome hits Asian markets

Stock markets in Vietnam and across Asia ended February in the red after the highly anticipated Trump – Kim summit resulted in a lacklustre outcome. However, there is a silver lining with bright prospects forecast to be on the horizon.
could new bourse end city rivalry

Could new bourse end city rivalry?

The newly-launched Vietnam Stock Exchange is expected to streamline the national equities market, but there remains a possible risk of more red tape for investors and listed firms.
calls for fol to be relaxed

Calls for FOL to be relaxed

State-owned commercial banks are calling for further relaxations on their foreign ownership limit this year.
stock market in for buoyant new year

Stock market in for buoyant new year

The Vietnamese stock market in 2019 promises good opportunities for foreign investors, from state withdrawals and a new securities law to a prospective market upgrade.