solar firm stride secures investment

Solar firm Stride secures investment

Clime Capital, UOB Venture Management, and Touchstone Partners, announced on March 24 that they have completed a Series A equity investment in solar cleantech provider Stride.
uob maintains positive outlook for vietnam but risks lie ahead

UOB maintains positive outlook for Vietnam but risks lie ahead

The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has maintained its full-year growth forecast for Vietnam at 7 per cent in 2025, assuming first quarter growth of 7.1 per cent.
future of vietnams economy opportunities and challenges

Future of Vietnam's economy: opportunities and challenges

Vietnam's economy is facing challenges, but opportunities await as the global financial outlook evolves.
the rapidly evolving asean consumer

The rapidly evolving ASEAN consumer

ASEAN is a region on the rise, with expanding domestic demand, strong foreign direct investment and a robust tourism industry. Aditi Bathia, consumer insights expert for SEA, BCG and Paul Kim, head of Personal Financial Services, UOB Vietnam elaborate on Vietnam’s status within the bloc.
vietnam may struggle with new gdp growth rate target of 8 per cent

Vietnam may struggle with new GDP growth rate target of 8 per cent

A United Overseas Bank expert has urged caution about Vietnam's 2025 growth target of 8 per cent given the uncertain environment.
us dollar to strengthen further following tariffs escalation uob

US dollar to strengthen further following tariffs escalation: UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) forecasts that the USD/VND exchange rate will increase to 26,000 this year amid global risks showing no signs of cooling.
vietnam see positive growth trend into 2025

Vietnam see positive growth trend into 2025

Vietnam’s real GDP has extended its momentum well above the median consensus views of international organisations.
economy on track to end year on upbeat note uob

Economy on track to end year on upbeat note: UOB

UOB (United Overseas Bank) maintains Vietnam’s full year growth forecast at 6.4 per cent, which implies 5.2 per cent on year in the fourth quarter.
vietnamese consumer sentiment outperforms regional averages

Vietnamese consumer sentiment outperforms regional averages

Vietnamese consumers are sharing positive sentiments about their country's current and future economic environment, which are higher than the regional average, according to the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study – Vietnam report released by UOB on November 7.
uob announces collaborations with institutes of higher learning and industry partners at better u to drive job transformation

UOB announces collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning and industry partners at Better U to drive job transformation

UOB is partnering with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and industry partners to launch an industry-first comprehensive structured 12-month programme with customised learning paths and coaching to support colleagues' transition into new roles within the Bank.
assessing vietnams investment appeal through expert eyes

Assessing Vietnam’s investment appeal through expert eyes

Jimmy Koh, head of network partnerships and strategic marketing, foreign direct investment advisory at UOB, delves into Vietnam's appeal to foreign investments, how UOB supports foreign direct investment (FDI) business expansion and go-green efforts, and the country's FDI prospects for the rest of 2024.
a good strong start to feds rate cut cycle

'A good strong start' to Fed’s rate cut cycle

The bumper 50 basis points (bps) interest rate cut announced by the US Federal Reserve at its September meeting may increase the likelihood and pressures of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) considering similar policy easing.
uob forecasts vietnams economic growth to continue boosted by trade and fdi

UOB forecasts Vietnam's economic growth to continue, boosted by trade and FDI

Vietnam's economy is expected to maintain strong growth throughout 2024, supported by rising trade activity and increasing foreign direct investment, while favourable demographics and solid macroeconomic fundamentals underpin its long-term prospects in ASEAN, according to UOB.
driving aseans supply chains through connectivity

Driving ASEAN’s supply chains through connectivity

The ASEAN region’s supply chains are being driven through both connectivity and sustainability. Leong Yung Chee, head of Group Corporate Banking at UOB, gave VIR’s Hanh Vy his insights on capturing connectivity flows and the various opportunities available in fast-growing trade corridors in Vietnam.
uob becomes bank of choice for aspiring asean consumers

UOB becomes bank of choice for aspiring ASEAN consumers

United Overseas Bank (UOB), Southeast Asia’s third-largest bank by assets, is tapping into megatrends in the region to drive its growth, positioning itself on capturing the rising ASEAN consumer spend and cross-border payments.
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