credit sees steady growth towards year end

Credit sees steady growth towards year-end

Banks witnessed improved credit growth in the third quarter of this year, driven by higher capital demand ahead of the year-end period, contributing to ensuring stable economic development.
hdbank wins three titles at vietnam listed company awards

HDBank wins three titles at Vietnam Listed Company Awards

HDBank won three prestigious titles at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards (VLCA) 2024 on November 16, reaffirming its position as one of the best in the banking and finance sector through its commitment to information transparency and professional governance.
the promotion of esg via banking

The promotion of ESG via banking

Given Vietnam’s economic characteristics, with one of the highest credit-to-GDP ratios globally, credit capital plays a crucial role in guiding and promoting business activities and socioeconomic development.
full esg adoption the priority for agribank

Full ESG adoption the priority for Agribank

As sustainable development becomes a mandate for the banking industry, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, deputy head of the Steering Committee for Environmental, Social, and Governance at Agribank, talked with VIR’s Nhue Man on the importance of adopting ESG criteria.
banks entice youth with tech advances

Banks entice youth with tech advances

Vietnam’s stock market and fund management fields are on the brink of significant growth, supported by a tech-savvy investor base.
esg represents a shift towards sustainability for banks

ESG represents a shift towards sustainability for banks

At a seminar on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in the banking sector hosted by VIR on November 19, industry experts assessed that banks have performed exceptionally well in governance, while the environmental and social aspects remain challenging.
gggi supports vietcombanks debut of 80 million green bonds

GGGI supports Vietcombank’s debut of $80 million green bonds

Marking a milestone for Vietnam’s green bond market, Vietcombank has successfully issued VND2 trillion (approximately $80 million) of green bonds.
global organizations can boost their ability to detect high risk transactions more than tenfold through better collaboration research shows

Global organizations can boost their ability to detect high-risk transactions more than tenfold through better collaboration, research shows

Banks and online retailers can significantly improve their ability to capture hard-to-detect high-risk fraudulent transactions through combining shared fraud intelligence into their risk assessments, according to the latest Global State of Fraud Report from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions.
shb and the esg journey creating social value in every step

SHB and the ESG journey: creating social value in every step

SHB (Saigon Hanoi Commercial Bank) has reaffirmed its mission to drive comprehensive national development, minimise environmental impacts, and create sustainable, long-term value for the community. This commitment is not just a slogan but is demonstrated through practical actions.
banking sector contributes to esg green growth and sustainable development

Banking sector contributes to ESG, green growth, and sustainable development

The banking sector has positioned itself as a pioneer in greening investment capital and enhancing social responsibility to achieve green growth and sustainable development goals.
esg implementation in banking from awareness to action

ESG implementation in banking: from awareness to action

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Dao Minh Tu emphasised that increasing ESG implementations requires financial institutions to consistently comply with evolving regulations, demonstrating environmental and social responsibility while enhancing their credibility and transparency.
vir hosts esg in banking leading through implementation conference

VIR hosts 'ESG in Banking: Leading Through Implementation' conference

Vietnam Investment Review organised the conference themed "ESG in Banking: Leading Through Implementation" at the Pullman Hotel, Hanoi on November 19.
vir to host seminar on esg integration

VIR to host seminar on ESG integration

As the lifeblood of the economy, the banking sector is playing a pivotal role in pioneering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards while supporting Vietnam’s bold reforms on green and sustainable growth.
how technology is changing the bank card

How technology is changing the bank card

Over the past six years, VIB has continuously applied technology to introduce new and innovative features for its bank cards to keep pace with future trends.
esg implementation spurs bank progress

ESG implementation spurs bank progress

The Vietnamese banking sector recognises its role in leading environmental, social, and governance efforts, driving sustainable investment flows, and setting new standards for its clients.