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IFC, SECO enhance partnership to bolster supply chain finance market in Vietnam

March 18, 2025 | 11:07

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), have launched the second phase of their supply chain finance (SCF) programme in Vietnam on March 17.

Financial hub plans expand in scope

February 14, 2025 | 15:32

A major move from the National Assembly will facilitate Vietnam to develop its own regional and international financial centres, with special tax incentives for investors and businesses.

IFC proposes $50 million loan to HD Saison

February 12, 2025 | 16:51

The IFC has proposed a $50-million loan to Vietnam's fourth-largest retail finance company, HD Saison Finance Co., Ltd.

BUV set for prestigous global EDGE green building certification

November 26, 2024 | 13:22

British University Vietnam (BUV), located on a 6.5-hectare green campus with a total projected investment of $165 million, has become the first university in Vietnam to achieve the prestigious EDGE Advanced Certification.

IFC’s record climate financing in Vietnam supports green transition

November 16, 2024 | 10:14

The IFC scaled up its long-term investment in the country with a strong focus on climate finance in the last fiscal year.

IFC considers $200m loan for LG Innotek Vietnam

October 30, 2024 | 17:04

The IFC is considering a loan of up to $200 million to LG Innotek Vietnam Haiphong Co., Ltd.

IFC ambitions in full swing for Vietnam

October 13, 2024 | 08:00

Vietnam has plans to offer policies and a legal framework to draw in investors to develop international financial centres.

Investors need guidelines for IFC ambitions

September 07, 2024 | 13:30

Several foreign investors are eager to partner with the Vietnamese government to develop a financial centre in the country, but emphasise the need for more open and innovative mechanisms to make it happen.

SeABank secures $30 million convertible loan from Norfund

August 15, 2024 | 12:18

SeABank signed a $30 million convertible loan agreement with Norfund on August 13.

More businesses carrying out green transformation

July 31, 2024 | 16:43

Experts and businesses agree that numerous companies are fully aware of the green transition and see plenty of opportunities ahead.

VPBank and IFC to offer $150 million to coffee exporters

July 12, 2024 | 18:53

VPBank and IFC are to provide $150 million in supply chain financing for coffee-exporting companies in Vietnam.

IFC ties up with Welcome Financial Group in non-performing loans

June 28, 2024 | 19:55

On June 27, IFC announced a partnership with Welcome Financial Group to resolve non-performing loans and enable increased access to finance in Vietnam.