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.
GenAI’s impact on the financial sector

GenAI’s impact on the financial sector

Vietnam’s financial sector has shown remarkable growth, accompanied by a rising demand for digital services. Managing director and partner Il-Dong Kwon and project leader Luan Nguyen of Boston Consulting Group explain that a comprehensive strategy is imperative in order to bolster competitiveness.
More issuances approved to bolster securities capital

More issuances approved to bolster securities capital

Vietnamese securities firms are rapidly raising capital to enhance financial capacity, gearing up for market shifts and the expected upgrade to emerging market status.
Financial institutions adjust real estate lending tactics

Financial institutions adjust real estate lending tactics

Recent adjustments in lending terms by various banks signal a broader effort to adapt financial products to Vietnam’s evolving real estate sector.
Choosing people, environment, and financial return for investors

Choosing people, environment, and financial return for investors

Mekong Capital is making a deeper foray into sustainability. Ellen Van, the fund’s investment principal, spoke to VIR’s Linh Le about how it assesses and manages risks, and the importance of authenticity in its sustainability endeavours.
IP developers hungry  for financial bankroll

IP developers hungry for financial bankroll

Limited financial resources for industrial park technical infrastructure is preventing new investments and project expansions.
New green benchmarks set for the financial landscape

New green benchmarks set for the financial landscape

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.
Enterprises continue to fight financial difficulties

Enterprises continue to fight financial difficulties

Economic complexities have caused a reduction in Vietnam’s state budget revenues so far this year, with an expansion in expenditure largely induced by a rise in public investment disbursement.
SeABank broadens horizons with deal

SeABank broadens horizons with deal

The transfer of SeABank’s entire capital contribution in Post and Telecommunications Finance Co., Ltd. (PTF) is part of its roadmap to strengthen its financial capacity.
ACCA Vietnam New Member Ceremony 2023: Shaping a brighter financial future

ACCA Vietnam New Member Ceremony 2023: Shaping a brighter financial future

ACCA held its 2023 New Member Ceremony with the theme Shaping the Future for A Better World in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on October 19-20.
Thailand lending duo on the march with fortifying presence

Thailand lending duo on the march with fortifying presence

Vietnam’s dynamic financial landscape is proving to be a favoured destination for some Thai lenders.
Stronger risk management imperative

Stronger risk management imperative

Vietnam’s banking sector is confronting multifaceted challenges from global financial upheavals to localised digital and environmental risks, emphasising an urgent recalibration towards robust risk management.
Budget estimate shortcomings require modern fix

Budget estimate shortcomings require modern fix

The low-quality formulation of state budget revenue estimates needs to be improved, as it will continue having unwanted direct impacts on the country’s financial landscape.
Reinventing Vietnam's real estate cash flow

Reinventing Vietnam's real estate cash flow

In addition to finding a means to recover the real estate market, Vietnam's current concern is preventing hazards to the banking and financial systems.
ASEAN faces challenge in financial exclusion: Indonesian minister

ASEAN faces challenge in financial exclusion: Indonesian minister

Indonesian Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani said on March 29 that financial exclusion remains a major challenge and also a crucial factor in ASEAN countries' economies, especially micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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