financial sector

Listed companies deliver broad-based earnings surge in Q1

May 11, 2026 | 16:23

Vietnam’s listed companies posted a strong earnings rebound in the first quarter of 2026, with profit growth spreading across most sectors despite rising funding costs and persistent external uncertainties.

Forum outlines pathways to accelerate green transition

April 10, 2026 | 19:08

The Vietnam-Australia Green Transition Forum 2026, organised in Ho Chi Minh City on April 9, highlighted the urgent need to bridge the gap between macro policies and business practices to accelerate the nation’s green transition.

Embedding international standards into Vietnam’s financial and banking workforce

July 04, 2025 | 10:54

Agribank employees have attended three training courses on international financial reporting standards, sustainable finance, and digital finance this year.

The confidence to build Vietnam’s financial sector

June 23, 2025 | 15:21

As of 2025, Vietnam’s financial system stands at a defining moment. Legal reform has laid a foundation, but lasting change hinges on execution.

Financial sector drives tax reforms to fuel private sector growth

June 05, 2025 | 12:17

The Ministry of Finance is advancing major tax reforms to support private sector development.

Vietnam, MS&AD Group deepen insurance ties for market growth

May 27, 2025 | 18:01

The Ministry of Finance is strengthening its partnership with Japan’s MS&AD Insurance Group to promote risk-based management and growth in the insurance sector.

Financial sector heats up with strategic M&A moves

April 23, 2025 | 14:36

Financial sector deals are shifting from traditional dealmaking to mandatory transfers of weak banks and strategic exits from fintech arms, with experts urging insurers to play a central role in bank restructuring.

The twin transition and key impacts on the financial sector

May 23, 2024 | 10:54

The financial sector finds itself in the midst of two transitions – a green and a digital transition. These transitions can clash, but also reinforce each other, and are shaping Vietnam’s financial regulation landscape.

Sustainable banks the way ahead for success

January 03, 2024 | 10:37

Vietnam’s financial sector is increasingly embracing sustainability practices, although challenges like the need for a comprehensive legal framework, skilled personnel, and enhanced data management remain areas for improvement.

Opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in financial sector reform

August 02, 2023 | 18:10

Vietnam is presented with several opportunities and challenges, as it builds a resilient and modern financial sector legal and regulatory framework.

Report scrutinises pathway for ESG agenda in financial sector

January 12, 2023 | 15:00

A fresh PwC Vietnam report has provided insights into the level of readiness by financial institutions in Vietnam in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

Banking-as-a-Service picks up steam to aid growth strategies

October 05, 2022 | 15:20

As embedded finance is rising in the financial sector, Banking-as-a-Service platforms are now being widely looked at and adopted by Vietnamese banks.

HNX-listed firms see post-tax profits up 4.8 percent in 2019

May 14, 2020 | 11:42

Listed companies on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) reported their post-tax profits grew 4.8 percent year-on-year to reach 21.4 trillion VND (912.86 million USD) in 2019.

Driving massive business growth through financial sector communication

October 11, 2019 | 17:56

Nguyen Dieu Cam, general director at T&A Ogilvy, shared about the need for a transformation at Winning With Women Financial Services Marketing Summit.