banking sector

Bank credit registers slight fall in first two months

March 19, 2024 | 10:35

Credit growth fell slightly at the start of the year.

Stock market supported by diverse factors

March 14, 2024 | 16:46

Bao Viet Securities' Tran Xuan Bach shares his views on the stock market's prospects.

Credit law creates banking safeguards

February 07, 2024 | 22:00

The latest amendment of Vietnam’s Law on Credit Institutions is set to significantly enhance the banking sector’s resilience and transparency, profoundly impacting its operational landscape and consumer accessibility.

Banking sector gets ball rolling on 2024 performance

January 30, 2024 | 15:10

Forecasts for Vietnam from financial institutions are optimistic for this year, primarily due to policies for reducing interest rates and bolstering digitalisation.

Forum discusses impact of climate change

September 22, 2023 | 09:00

The 2023 Vietnam Climate Forum took place in Hanoi on September 21.

VWAS 2023: Swimming in the vortex

August 08, 2023 | 17:28

The Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS) 2023 is taking place in Pullman Hanoi on August 8, under the theme "Swimming in the Vortex."

Asset quality crucial to banking sector

August 07, 2023 | 11:16

Tran Thi Khanh Hien, head of Research at MB Securities, delves into the factors impacting bank performances this year.

Banking sector focuses on credit institution restructuring associated with bad debt settlement

June 29, 2023 | 15:24

The banking sector should take more drastic measures to restructure credit institutions in association with the settlement of bad debts to contribute to curbing inflation and stabilising macro-economic factors, according to insiders.

Vested interests doing damage in banking

June 12, 2023 | 12:19

Concerns are being raised by various stakeholders in Vietnam’s banking sector regarding the risks of cross-ownership, emphasising the need for regulatory reforms to enhance transparency, mitigate the dominance of major shareholders, and propose measures such as reducing ownership ratios and expanding information disclosure.

Tech advancement to boost bank prospects

March 14, 2023 | 14:53

Only banks with a knack for technology may be willing to shift towards sustainable development in an efficient manner, industry leaders say.

Plenty of room for digital transformation in banking

March 14, 2023 | 14:49

Digital transformation is a process, not a destination. Nguyen Chien Thang, director of the BIDV Digital Banking Development Centre, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about the potential rewards.

Banks race to implement digital transformation ecosystem

September 19, 2022 | 11:06

The local banking sector, currently undergoing drastic restructuring, will have more opportunities to improve its financial capacity as well as learn modern business models and management from UK partners after the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKEVFTA) takes effect, according to banking insiders.