adjustments may be necessary for near term gains

Adjustments may be necessary for near-term gains

Financial institutions are generally cautious about Vietnam’s economy in the near term, but expect a clearer recovery later this year. CEO of Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Michele Wee spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about concerns on Vietnam’s monetary policy.
confidence reaching significant levels for medium term economic prospects

Confidence reaching significant levels for medium-term economic prospects

It is hoped that the Vietnamese economy will perform better overall this year than in 2023. Dr. José Viñals, group chairman of Standard Chartered, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the optimistic economic outlook for Asia and Vietnam, and Standard Chartered’s contribution in supporting Vietnam’s growth.
standard chartered hanoi heritage race holds meet greet

Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race holds meet & greet

The meet & greet event for the Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race 2024 took place at Dolce By Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake on 27 June, connecting the event organisers with Vietnam’s running community and highlighting a chain of events leading up to the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024, which is scheduled for the upcoming November 3.
standard chartered to aid development of ho chi minh city financial hub

Standard Chartered to aid development of Ho Chi Minh City financial hub

During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on June 27, group chairman of Standard Chartered Jose Vinals announced the bank’s commitment to supporting the development of an international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
standard chartered revises down vietnams 2024 gdp growth forecast to 6 per cent

Standard Chartered revises down Vietnam's 2024 GDP growth forecast to 6 per cent

Standard Chartered Bank has lowered its 2024 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 6 per cent from the previous 6.7 per cent due to lower-than-expected Q1 growth and global trade headwinds.
new usaid and standard chartered deal promotes clean energy in vietnam

New USAID and Standard Chartered deal promotes clean energy in Vietnam

The United States Mission to Vietnam announced the signing of an MoU between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam on April 16.
standard chartered partners with microsoft to empower women in tech

Standard Chartered partners with Microsoft to empower women in tech

Standard Chartered signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft on March 6 to drive women's participation and leadership in technology across Vietnam and Asia through the “Code; Without Barriers” programme in Ho Chi Minh City.
standard chartered hanoi marathon heritage race to take place in november

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race to take place in November

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race will take place on November 3, with the starting venue at Thong Nhat Park.
standard chartered and bidv sign 100 million sustainable trade loan agreement

Standard Chartered and BIDV sign $100 million sustainable trade loan agreement

Standard Chartered has inked a Master of Agreement with the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), committing to a sustainable trade loan of up to $100 million.
guarantco and standard chartered collaborate on climate action

GuarantCo and Standard Chartered collaborate on climate action

GuarantCo and Standard Chartered have signed a MoU announcing the intention to develop a climate-focused deal framework that aims to increase funding opportunities in Vietnam and accelerate climate action.
pan group and standard chartered vietnam collaborate to implement esg financial solutions

PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam collaborate to implement ESG financial solutions

On December 1, The PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam signed a MoU collaborating on the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) financial solutions and services.
new green benchmarks set for the financial landscape

New green benchmarks set for the financial landscape

In its quest to set a gold standard for sustainable banking, Standard Chartered continually exceeds industry norms. Reflecting on the bank’s commitment to spearheading a sustainable transition in Vietnam, Hanh Nguyen, deputy general director of Standard Chartered Vietnam, spoke to Hong Dung about the financial institution’s strides towards crafting a green financial future for the nation.
standard chartered promotes digital transformation for treasury management

Standard Chartered promotes digital transformation for treasury management

On November 8, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam hosted its inaugural Treasury Leadership Forum, focusing on digital trends in Vietnam and ASEAN that have a significant impact on treasury management.
standard chartered advocates menopause support with progressive policies

Standard Chartered advocates menopause support with progressive policies

All employees at Standard Chartered, and their partners, will now have access to medical cover for the treatment of menopause related symptoms.
the future of banking in the world of data evolution

The future of banking in the world of data evolution

Sylvester Kinuthia, head of Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, delves into the future of banking in a world of data evolution.