From waste to wealth: circular economic prospects

From waste to wealth: circular economic prospects

As environmental concerns rise and resources deplete, businesses and individuals need to shift towards a new model of consumption which can support the economy and help the planet: the circular economy.
HSBC mulls sale of Canada unit

HSBC mulls sale of Canada unit

HSBC is mulling the sale of its Canadian business, the Asia-focused bank said Tuesday.
Banks acknowledge women’s changing role in business

Banks acknowledge women’s changing role in business

Financial institutions are looking to bridge the gender gap, with women all across the globe facing financial discrimination and suffering from less access to capital than their male counterparts.
Journalists’ Day congratulations

Journalists’ Day congratulations

With Vietnam Journalists’ Day on June 21, business leaders have shared their feelings about the role of the press in growth and the country’s economic arena, and their expectations of how journalists can make more contributions to driving Vietnam’s next stage of development.
Six global trends that will shape Vietnam’s future

Six global trends that will shape Vietnam’s future

The country is recovering strongly but if it is to reach its full potential, it will have to effectively navigate a number of global trends.
HSBC Investing in the future

HSBC Investing in the future

Life rarely moves in a straight line, but new successes are always just around the corner. Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Dung Nguyen about his journey that led him to Vietnam, the country’s challenging 2021, and his optimism in Vietnam in the long term.
Strong fundamentals in place for digitalisation and sustainable finance

Strong fundamentals in place for digitalisation and sustainable finance

We had all hoped that as the Year of Rat ended and we started the Year of the Ox, when vaccine rollout started that we would all have a steadier year ahead.
Sustainable finance instruments to grow a greener future

Sustainable finance instruments to grow a greener future

Climate change will remain high on the agenda, especially for Vietnam. There is no doubt that environment is of prime importance to the country, which is too familiar with the threats from climate change: floods and storm damage.
Sustainable finance instruments to grow a greener future

Sustainable finance instruments to grow a greener future

Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, explains why the environment is of prime importance to the country, which is all too familiar with the threats of climate change.
30 years of accompanying the country’s key economic sectors part3

30 years of accompanying the country’s key economic sectors part3

VIR has earned praise from international organisations, embassies, experts, and across the business community as it provides them with insightful and useful information on the ups and downs of the country’s exciting economic development.
Corporate bond bonanza shaking up local market

Corporate bond bonanza shaking up local market

Despite lingering risks, fears of an economic downturn, and low interest rates, there has been  a windfall of corporate bonds issuance, with property providers and financial institutions the most active.
Outlining deep scrutiny of HSBC Vietnam bond activity

Outlining deep scrutiny of HSBC Vietnam bond activity

Vietnam’s corporate bond market presents a good channel for capital mobilisation, even if still lacking a fully established legal framework and the presence of credit rating agencies. Amid this scenario, HSBC’s recent bond issuance is being deemed by some as simply a public relations stunt.
Risk and thirst abound in bond market

Risk and thirst abound in bond market

Both local and overseas companies have ventured back into the bond market to cash in on low interest rates, but Vietnamese authorities are cautioning investors.
HSBC Vietnam rolls out first green financing package for Duy Tan Plastics Recycling

HSBC Vietnam rolls out first green financing package for Duy Tan Plastics Recycling

HSBC Vietnam signed a green credit agreement to finance Duy Tan Plastics Recycling Factory as the first that the bank has arranged for a Vietnamese company.
HSBC unveils loans for homeowners to install rooftop solar

HSBC unveils loans for homeowners to install rooftop solar

HSBC Vietnam has rolled out a new preferential interest loan programme for homeowners in HCM City and Da Nang to buy and install rooftop solar panels.
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