new independent director hopes to add value to techcombank

New independent director hopes to 'add value' to Techcombank

World-class banking veteran Eugene Keith Galbraith hopes to add value by drawing on his vast experience in Indonesia to help Techcombank achieve its vision of becoming a top bank in the region and the partner of choice for customers.
mb secures prestigious software and it service awards

MB secures prestigious software and IT service awards

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has just clinched three Sao Khue Awards 2024, extending its winning streak to six consecutive years. The bank's innovative digital products - the Stellar fashion payment bracelet, the MB JCB Be The Sky card, and the mSeller sales management software - were honoured at the event.
vib drives digital banking innovation with temenos latest version of banking platform powered by aws

VIB drives digital banking innovation with Temenos’ latest version of banking platform powered by AWS

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) is delighted to announce the implementation of the Temenos Core Banking solution on cloud this week in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and ITSS.
ai spotlight here to stay

AI spotlight here to stay

Through the key trends of payments, AI and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are paving the way for further innovation in Vietnam.
proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

Proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

The banking industry is prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, focusing on reducing infrastructure carbon footprint and innovating with ESG-aligned products. Hong Yea Chee, senior executive vice president for Customer Engagement at digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis, discussed with VIR’s Trung Duong the sector’s evolution towards integrated services and embedded finance.
experience desired for banking reform

Experience desired for banking reform

Vietnam’s banking sector, amid urgent restructuring led by key players and government efforts, is confronting unique challenges due to limited restructuring experience and the complexity of securing investors.
bvbank launches digibiz

BVBank launches 'Digibiz'

BVBank unveiled Digibiz, its tailor-made digital banking platform for businesses, on December 15. The launch marks a pivotal moment in the bank's strategy to become more accessible and forge closer relationships with its customers
global finance names citi as worlds best digital bank 2023

Global Finance names Citi as World’s Best Digital Bank 2023

Citi has been recognised as the World’s Best Digital Bank and Best Corporate or Institutional Digital Bank at Global Finance World’s Best Digital Bank Awards 2023.
vietnam receives 5 million in swiss aid to elevate fintech sector

Vietnam receives $5 million in Swiss aid to elevate fintech sector

A Swiss-funded project, backed by a $5 million grant, aims to enhance Vietnam's fintech and digital banking sectors.
digital banks step up adoption of credit cards in vietnam

Digital banks step up adoption of credit cards in Vietnam

Digital banks are teaming up to accelerate the use of credit cards with cutting-edge technology in Vietnam.
be group working with vinfast and cake by vpbank to promote ev use

Be Group working with VinFast and Cake by VPBank to promote EV use

Be Group signed a cooperation agreement on September 8 with VinFast and Cake by VPBank to encourage its drivers to switch from petrol to electric vehicles (EVs), meaning thousands of Be drivers will benefit from VinFast's support policies and have access to financial solutions from Cake the digital bank.
vietnam banks support adopt and build approach to digital transformation

Vietnam banks support 'adopt and build' approach to digital transformation

More than 55 per cent of chief information officers in Vietnam are more inclined to embrace an “adopt and build” approach in their digital banking transformation, above the Asia-Pacific average of 48 per cent.
bidv selects ibm api connect to enhance banking experience

BIDV selects IBM API Connect to enhance banking experience

BIDV announced on August 23 its selection of IBM API Connect as the platform to build a new API management system to maximise the digital banking experience of its clients.
digital bank timo bolsters position with fresh 10 million investment

Digital bank Timo bolsters position with fresh $10 million investment

Timo, a prominent digital bank in Vietnam, has just garnered an additional $10 million of funding from its current shareholder base, according to insider reports gathered by DealStreetAsia.
data protection heads digital banking efforts

Data protection heads digital banking efforts

Vietnamese authorities have been busy at work dismantling an illicit information network involving bank employees, as local lenders prioritise data protection and digital infrastructure for customer privacy and growth.