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.
major railway requires debt considerations

Major railway requires debt considerations

Concerns have been raised regarding the investment capital schemes and public debt safety for the national project to construct the North-South high-speed railway, an iconic venture anticipated to boost economic growth significantly.
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.
standard chartered committed to vietnams financial success

Standard Chartered committed to Vietnam’s financial success

According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook Report in April this year, Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian representative in the top 10 countries with a forecast of 6.4 per cent growth from 2024 to 2029.
slow disbursement hinders ambitions

Slow disbursement hinders ambitions

Vietnam’s socioeconomic development path for 2025 has been finalised, but it may fall short of its growth targets if the current slow pace of public investment disbursement continues and enterprises continue to face significant challenges.
vlca 2024 honours corporate governance excellence as listed companies raise the bar

VLCA 2024 honours corporate governance excellence as listed companies raise the bar

The Corporate Governance Excellence Awards 2024, a part of Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024 (VLCA), recognised 25 listed companies during a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 16.
foot must remain on pedal to achieve sdgs

Foot must remain on pedal to achieve SDGs

Vietnam may struggle to meet its sustainability commitments by the end of this decade without a more suitable economic growth model, long-term finance solutions, and accelerated implementation across key sectors.
high tech personnel to drive competition

High-tech personnel to drive competition

Vietnam is advancing new mechanisms and incentives to strengthen workforce quality as part of a strategy to engage high-tech investment and enhance its economic competitiveness.
the value pursued by apec is clear cooperation and development global times editorial

The value pursued by APEC is clear: cooperation and development: Global Times editorial

The 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held on Saturday in Lima , the capital of Peru .
trumps trade policies could shape vietnams economic outlook dragon capital

Trump's trade policies could shape Vietnam's economic outlook: Dragon Capital

US policies under a Trump administration could significantly shape Vietnam's economic outlook, involving trade, investment, and market dynamics amid strong bilateral relations.
scaling up eco industrial parks to promote circular economy in vietnam

Scaling up eco-industrial parks to promote circular economy in Vietnam

With the support of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs , and the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam, more eco-industrial parks will be built in Vietnam.
dual transition strategy to drive sustainable socioeconomic development

Dual transition strategy to drive sustainable socioeconomic development

At a sustainable development conference organised by VIR on November 12, Truong Bui, partner and general director of Roland Berger Vietnam, a prominent management consulting firm, offered valuable insights on the impact of the dual green-digital transition for businesses.
the path to carbon neutrality what matters beyond esg investments

The path to carbon neutrality: what matters beyond ESG investments?

The 2021 movie Don’t Look Up starts with a shocking premise: a comet estimated to be 5-10km in diameter is hurtling towards Earth. There are only six months left before impact, yet despite the scientific certainty, the political, economic, and media leadership in the United States is consumed by their own interests.
geopolitical ramifications for vietnams fdi attraction

Geopolitical ramifications for Vietnam’s FDI attraction

Vietnam remains optimistic about attracting more foreign investment. Phan Huu Thang, former director of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, shared insights with VIR’s Kim Oanh on how global political and economic factors, as well as domestic conditions, will impact capital attraction.
business complexities must be eased

Business complexities must be eased

Many lawmakers are warning about domestic economic competitiveness remaining weak due to various risks, triggering a critical need for a stronger fiscal policy.