amendments to gold regulations on agenda

Amendments to gold regulations on agenda

Vietnamese authorities have identified issues and will close regulatory loopholes to stabilise the gold market, according to Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank).
tourism fuels up as rising economic engine for vietnam

Tourism fuels up as rising economic engine for Vietnam

As a rising economic engine, Vietnam's tourism industry is set for healthy growth with a shift towards premium tourism and business travel, according to a report released by Maybank Vietnam on February 21.
vietcap signs 75 million syndicated loan facility

Vietcap signs $75 million syndicated loan facility

Vietcap Securities (HSX:VCI) has announced that it signed syndicated loan financing for $75 million (VND1.82 trillion) on November 22, incorporating a 'greenshoe option' up to $50 million (VND1.21 trillion).
vietnam among asean economies predicted to grow fast

Vietnam among ASEAN economies predicted to grow fast

Vietnam is among the six ASEAN economies forecast to grow by 4.2 per cent in 2023, outpacing the global gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2 per cent, according to Maybank Group president and chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli.
maybank vietnam celebrates 25th anniversary

Maybank Vietnam celebrates 25th anniversary

Maybank Vietnam has celebrated 25th anniversary of operations in Vietnam in 2023, marking its belated Silver Jubilee (1995-2020).
property slowdown unlikely to become systemic crisis

Property slowdown unlikely to become systemic crisis

The current property crisis in Vietnam is not likely to be systemic because of the real estate sector’s moderate size and limited links to the banking sector, according to a recent report.
vndirect sign off syndication with foreign financial institutions

VNDIRECT sign off syndication with foreign financial institutions

VNDIRECT Securities Corporation has announced its enrollment into the $75 million offshore unsecured syndicated loan with the greenshoe option to increase the total limit up to $200 million from foreign financial institutions.
vietnam expected to remain an fdi darling over long term

Vietnam expected to remain an FDI darling over long term

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been transforming Vietnam into a rising star in global supply chains, and the country is expected to maintain its attraction to FDI companies in the long term.
racing to top vietnams stock market

Racing to top Vietnam's stock market

Recent investigations, the tightening of capital market regulations by the government, and global economic uncertainty have led to a significant correction in Vietnam’s stock market. However, Maybank Investment Bank contends that the robust fundamentals underpinning Vietnam’s capital markets and its economy remain intact.
vietnam able to become new tiger in asia economist

Vietnam able to become new tiger in Asia: economist

Vietnam, a rising star in the global supply chain, has the potential to become a new tiger in Asia, economist Brian Lee Shun Rong at Maybank - Malaysia's largest financial services group and the leading banking group in South East Asia – has reportedly said.
maybank securities predicts robust growth for h2 2022

Maybank Securities predicts robust growth for H2 2022

The earnings growth of listed companies is predicted to pick up in the second half of the year in light of some favourable indicators, according to Maybank Securities' latest report on Vietnam Strategy.
vietnam set to become next digital tiger in asia

Vietnam set to become next digital tiger in Asia

Vietnam is expected to become the next digital tiger in Asia as the country pushes forward with its digital transformation strategies, according to the Vietnam Economics report by MayBank.
nascent crypto in need of protection

Nascent crypto in need of protection

The expansion of digital and virtual assets, such as cryptocurrency and in-game assets, has been exacerbated by the participation of renowned funds, with significant deals already in place. The sector, however, is still a long way from being fully operational due to a massive legal gap.
excitement sustained in ma possibilities

Excitement sustained in M&A possibilities

Over the past 20 years, Vietnam has seen over 4,000 merger and acquisition deals conducted in the country, with an aggregated value of $50 billion, securing third position in ASEAN.
vietnam stands to win as china1 gains traction

Vietnam stands to win as “China+1” gains traction

Changes in the global supply chain are taking place due to the virus outbreak, prompting a mounting number of foreign manufacturers to speed up their relocation from China to neighbouring countries including Vietnam.