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Lenders stress importance of biometric measures

July 10, 2024 | 09:23

The Vietnamese banking sector’s implementation of biometric verification for transactions has significantly enhanced payment safety and fraud prevention, despite initial technical challenges and substantial resource requirements.

Larger lenders in good growth stead

June 13, 2024 | 09:36

Despite uncertainties in the banking sector, investment opportunities remain, especially for larger banks with stronger credit growth and those with close ties to real estate developers.

Techcombank successfully concludes fourth offshore syndicated loan facility

April 26, 2024 | 11:48

Techcombank has successfully concluded its fourth offshore syndicated loan with 15 banks, providing a strong oversubscription of the $200 million facility.

Lenders to benefit from refinements

January 18, 2024 | 10:05

A new strategic regulatory reform by Vietnam’s central bank aims to balance risk management with robust credit expansion, particularly in sectors pivotal to the country’s economic growth.

Lenders integrate a greener perspective

November 30, 2023 | 08:57

Some major Vietnamese banks are intensifying their focus on sustainable practices by dedicating significant funds to renewable energy projects and reducing interest rates for eco-friendly initiatives.

Lenders making waves to take on new loan prospects

September 19, 2023 | 09:00

Some Vietnamese banks are increasingly courting foreign investors and exploring favourable loan opportunities from international organisations.

Lenders play the foreign equity game

July 19, 2023 | 09:00

Vietnam’s banking sector, both traditional and digital, continues to draw significant foreign investment, signalling international confidence in the market’s growth potential.

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.

Lenders reinforce security measures

June 21, 2023 | 15:00

By harnessing the power of chip-embedded ID cards, AI, and reliable population data, banks in Vietnam are reinforcing security measures and revolutionising banking services for their customers.

Local banks seek foreign funding

May 31, 2023 | 18:08

Large sums of foreign currency flowed into the accounts of local commercial banks in the first half of this year, with many more deals in the pipeline.

Lenders adjust as real estate giants revive ventures

May 16, 2023 | 09:55

Some banks are strategically adapting lending practices and risk management approaches to address the complexities and risks associated with real estate-related credit, particularly for large-scale property developers.

Lenders to benefit in SBV debt reposition

May 04, 2023 | 09:17

The State Bank of Vietnam’s fresh set of policies are anticipated to ameliorate the financial strain faced by both creditors and debtors, as well as establish a robust legal framework for debt restructuring to be allocated over a two-year period.

Lenders manifest steady trajectory with profit figures

April 25, 2023 | 13:00

Although first quarter business results of banks show deceleration compared to the final quarter of 2022, in the current macro context, this still is an encouraging growth.

Lenders must embrace responsibility to real estate

April 18, 2023 | 14:00

The banking system is under pressure to assist the real estate market through recent turbulence. Dr. Le Xuan Nghia, member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the situation and projections for what is to come.