Local presence backing up Citi’s ability to support all

Local presence backing up Citi’s ability to support all

Through its relentless efforts in accelerating the growth of sustainable finance, multinational financial services corporation Citigroup has solidified its position. Peter Babej, CEO of Citi Asia-Pacific, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how the bank is advancing on its path towards sustainability with novel services for corporate clients, in this country and beyond.
Ton Duc Thang University hosts conference on financial blockchain applications

Ton Duc Thang University hosts conference on financial blockchain applications

The International Conference on Blockchain and Advanced Financial Management at Ton Duc Thang University was held last week.
Training and cooperation at heart of IFRS compliance

Training and cooperation at heart of IFRS compliance

Preparation for the conversion to and adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by Vietnam-based companies is one of the most important steps towards propelling economic development with greater transparency. However, various challenges still colour the landscape.
How ready are Asia's economies for a green and digital future?

How ready are Asia's economies for a green and digital future?

Asian economies could get stuck in the middle-income trap and held back from sustainable and equitable growth. However, Vietnam supposedly still has room for improvement in terms of green finance and digital transformation.
Breakthrough M&A deals expected in banking and finance

Breakthrough M&A deals expected in banking and finance

Many large deals are on the horizon in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in banking and finance in 2022, with transaction values of billion of dollars.
Nurturing sound finance at Home Credit

Nurturing sound finance at Home Credit

Backed by a newly-released report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on November 2021, Home Credit has been supporting communities and customers by adding focus on delivering responsible and sustainable financial services.
ASEAN sectoral bodies release ASEAN Taxonomy for sustainable finance

ASEAN sectoral bodies release ASEAN Taxonomy for sustainable finance

ASEAN finance bodies today achieved a milestone towards meeting Paris Agreement commitments by introducing a common language for sustainable financing.
The power of finance in green recovery

The power of finance in green recovery

A green recovery for a sustainable future sounds ideal, the question would be how it can be properly planned and financed. Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about creating a green and clean recovery through proper mindset change and financial approach.
KPMG in Vietnam signs MoU with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

KPMG in Vietnam signs MoU with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

KPMG in Vietnam and ACCA Vietnam signed an MoU to collaborate in promoting the application of IFRS and the development of the accounting profession in Vietnam.
Contour joins forces with Tinhvan to boost trade finance digitisation in Vietnam

Contour joins forces with Tinhvan to boost trade finance digitisation in Vietnam

Contour has entered into a partnership with its first systems integrator in Vietnam, Tinhvan Technologies, to drive the digitalisation of trade finance.
SHB temporarily locks foreign ownership ratio at 10 per cent

SHB temporarily locks foreign ownership ratio at 10 per cent

SHB confirmed that it would temporarily lock its foreign ownership ratio at 10 per cent, and is now negotiating with several foreign investors.
Greener finance incentives picked up by local banks

Greener finance incentives picked up by local banks

Capital injection from international and local lenders is envisaged to help boost green-driven, sustainable and high-value agricultural models, as well as bridge the gap for the climate-finance market which is still at the nascent stage in Vietnam.
South Korean financial super app Toss raises $410 million, betting on Vietnam

South Korean financial super app Toss raises $410 million, betting on Vietnam

Viva Republica, the operator of financial app Toss, has raised $410 million in its latest funding round to expand in overseas market, including Vietnam.
Vietnamese fintech startup MFast raises $1.5 million in pre-Series A round

Vietnamese fintech startup MFast raises $1.5 million in pre-Series A round

MFast has wrapped up a $1.5 million seed round investment featuring Do Ventures as lead investor and JAFCO Asia as co-investor.
Manulife Vietnam reaffirms "Every day better" commitment as part of 22nd anniversary

Manulife Vietnam reaffirms "Every day better" commitment as part of 22nd anniversary

Manulife Vietnam marked its 22nd anniversary in Vietnam by reaffirming its commitment to help people live "Every day better".
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