Lenders determined to meet financing needs of customers
July 04, 2023 | 17:00
In line with the government’s economic stimulus initiatives and to ensure market liquidity, a number of major financial institutions are implementing strategies to address the financing needs of businesses and individuals.
Fair energy transition awaits financing
June 12, 2023 | 13:50
With public financing insufficient, Vietnam requires more affordable capital than commercial loans for a fair energy transition.
Cross-border funds required to advance banking expansion
February 24, 2023 | 08:00
A slew of Vietnamese banks and securities firms are searching for international financing sources in an effort to expand operations.
Domestic corporations turn to global credit financing sources
November 30, 2022 | 09:51
Given current challenging fundraising and bleak merger and acquisition circumstances, a number of Vietnamese groups are looking to financing sources from overseas credit facilities to strengthen their resilience in the face of market fluctuations.
Citi provides a complete financing solution for Viettel Peru
June 09, 2022 | 11:53
Citi was recently the sole lead arranger and lender on a $200 million 6-year, fixed-rate, dual-tranche secured amortising loan for Viettel Peru S.A.C.
VNG Group pumps $22.5 million into fintech platform
February 18, 2022 | 15:43
Digital financing platform Funding Societies has confirmed its fresh fundraising round worth $144 million in an oversubscribed Series C+ led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and several other venture capital firms.
World Bank approves $90 mn in pandemic aid for Iran
January 10, 2022 | 11:59
The World Bank has approved $90 million in additional financing for Iran, to help fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesperson said Friday.
Localities attempt to buck funding trend
September 18, 2021 | 08:00
An increase in financing for operational projects so far this year is demonstrating foreign investors’ trust in the local investment environment and the efforts of localities in improving the business community.
Banks lift women-led groups with financing options
July 16, 2021 | 13:56
Both local and foreign banks are joining forces to promote an inclusive growth and generate more job opportunities by boosting their funding packages to women-led enterprises, hence increasing critical roles of female entrepreneurs in corporate value chains.
Rising foreign funds in sound financing
June 03, 2021 | 22:18
Local banks could gain the upper hand thanks to a number of syndicated loan facilities backed by international financial institutions, with a central focus on climate-friendly energy, digitally-led services, and narrowing the gap for small- and medium-sized enterprise financing.
HSBC to phase out coal funding on shareholder pressure
March 11, 2021 | 16:45
HSBC bank on Thursday unveiled plans to phase out financing of the coal industry over the next two decades, bowing to shareholder pressure to do more to tackle global warming.
Standard Chartered commits $75 billion toward SDGs
February 26, 2020 | 16:21
Standard Chartered announced its business targets supporting clients as they transition to a low-carbon economy as part of its sustainability aspirations.
Validus Vietnam and Nafoods Group partner up to finance agriculture
February 12, 2020 | 16:33
The tie-up between Validus Vietnam and Nafoods Group will provide supply chain financing to Nafoods and the SMEs in its ecosystem.
Coal-fired schemes on ice
December 25, 2019 | 11:00
The doors for coal-fired power projects in Vietnam are narrowing shut as international institutions and banks tighten financing and even exit coal-fired ventures, piling pressure on the country to create reasonable power sources for Vietnam’s future energy mix.
Financial constraints under microscope 1
June 10, 2011 | 15:22
Financial sources are a key factor for developers and investors to take into account at a time when the Vietnamese government continues tightening its monetary policies. Nicholas Holt, associate director - Market Research Department of Knight Frank Vietnam looks into this issue.
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