Standard Chartered and SBV accelerate help for women integrating with digital transformation
March 11, 2025 | 12:01
On March 10, Standard Chartered Vietnam and the SBV organised the conference “Banking women integrating with digital transformation”.
Banking sector faces liquidity challenges amid rate cuts
March 03, 2025 | 10:43
On February 25, the SBV held a meeting with credit institutions to address strategies for stabilising deposit interest rates. As a result, banks such as Eximbank, BVBank, KienlongBank, the Maritime Bank of Vietnam (MSB) and VietBank have announced new deposit interest rate schedules, with the highest reduction reaching up to 0.7 per cent per year.
VIB posts $358 million profit alongside impressive credit growth
January 24, 2025 | 18:20
VIB has released its 2024 financial results, showcasing an impressive 22 per cent credit growth rate - one of the highest in the sector.
Credit growth to drive bank stock valuations in 2025
January 21, 2025 | 15:47
Credit growth is projected to be the main catalyst for driving bank stock prices in 2025, building on the undervaluation observed in the previous year.
HDBank undertakes mandatory transfer of DongA Bank
January 18, 2025 | 20:04
The State Bank of Vietnam announced a decision on January 17 to implement the mandatory transfer of DongA Bank to HDBank.
Moc Chau's poverty rates reduced through social lending programmes
December 11, 2024 | 18:44
Social lending programmes have played a crucial role in Moc Chau's development over the past 22 years.
Banking stabilisation on cards with mandatory deals
December 05, 2024 | 11:00
The domestic banking merger and acquisition landscape is being reshaped by mandatory transfers, marking a pivotal step in stabilising weak banks and strengthening the sector’s foundation.
VIR hosts 'ESG in Banking: Leading Through Implementation' conference
November 19, 2024 | 11:14
Vietnam Investment Review held the conference "ESG in Banking: Leading Through Implementation" at the Pullman Hotel in Hanoi on November 19.
Banking on banks to finance the green transition
November 14, 2024 | 11:15
Vietnam’s green goals require huge sums in order for them to succeed. Thomas Jacobs, country manager for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos at the International Finance Corporation, looks at capacity-building measures and the hurdles that must be overcome.
A driving force to connect the Vietnam-US relationship
October 21, 2024 | 17:00
Bradley Lalonde has been a driving force in strengthening Vietnam-US relations and his contributions have played a key role in Vietnam’s economic integration and development
Vietnam’s financial services industry trends to Generative AI
October 04, 2024 | 17:52
GenAI is transforming the financial services industry (FSI) in Vietnam, and industry players are utilising it to drive innovation and growth.
GenAI can drive success in banking
September 24, 2024 | 12:19
Around two-thirds of CEOs in the Asia-Pacific region predict that generative AI will have a positive impact on banking performance.
Brand growth solutions in the banking sector
September 05, 2024 | 14:00
In the current turbulent economic landscape, strengthening brand power is increasingly crucial for banks. A strong brand not only attracts customers willing to pay higher fees for financial products and services but also encourages them to recommend the bank to their network.
Inefficiencies remain with ESG in banking
August 07, 2024 | 15:00
Approximately 90 per cent of Vietnam’s banks have incorporated environmental, social, and governance practices to some extent, but significant challenges, such as data shortages, policy gaps, and insufficient expertise, hinder full implementation.
Digital innovation a top goal for banking
May 28, 2024 | 10:00
Vietnam’s digital transformation is being accelerated on the back of the supporting policies and market demands. Kalidas Ghose, chairman of UNOBank, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy how innovation in banking solutions can promote digital transformation.
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