finance

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

June 29, 2021 | 16:30

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

June 21, 2021 | 10:23

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

June 15, 2021 | 17:32

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

Golden population structure and financial pressure in an aging society

June 10, 2021 | 17:31

One of the 10 countries with the fastest aging population in the world, Vietnam has an estimated 30 years within the “golden population structure”.

Automating finance processes for profitability

May 24, 2021 | 08:00

With digitalisation and technology playing an increasingly important role in government, the economy, and society, the time is right to invest in process automation and upskilling.

Building core competencies in digital age

May 07, 2021 | 17:08

Dam Nhan Duc, head of Research and Development of MB looks into the essence of digital and customer-centric transformation in the bank industry.

Capital injections loom in finance M&A

May 04, 2021 | 11:23

Although the pandemic is still taking a serious toll on the economy, foreign investors are banking on cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the financial industry, especially in consumer finance and retail banking, illustrating the urgency to acquire new capabilities.

Equity investment in Vietnam reaches new peak

March 06, 2021 | 14:32

Equity investments in Vietnam have reached a new high in transaction numbers amid retreating regional and global cash flows due to the ongoing pandemic.

Nine Vietnam banks named in Brand Finance Banking 500 (Infographics)

March 01, 2021 | 10:51

Vietnam's banking sector sees greatest year-on-year brand value growth at 23%, according to Brand Finance Banking 500. Nine Vietnam banks in the list increase their global brand finance ranking.

Building a future of inclusive finance

February 10, 2021 | 16:30

Vietnam is enjoying the boons associated with the government’s effective containment of COVID-19 as well as ratification of major free trade agreements.

Diversifying local consumer finance

December 16, 2020 | 08:00

Consumer finance companies in Vietnam are seeking new approaches to diversify their funding sources and their indirect loan portfolios, as well as lower credit and liquidity risks despite the lingering pandemic and tightening regulations.

Embracing sustainable finance efforts

December 15, 2020 | 13:29

ASEAN member states are actively increasing efforts on developing policies, initiatives, and incentives to encourage development of the sustainable finance agenda, with some countries issuing action plans and blueprints for the financial sector to support the agenda.