Lenders to benefit from refinements

Lenders to benefit from refinements

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

Lenders integrate a greener perspective

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

Lenders making waves to take on new loan prospects

Some Vietnamese banks are increasingly courting foreign investors and exploring favourable loan opportunities from international organisations.
Lenders play the foreign equity game

Lenders play the foreign equity game

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

Lenders determined to meet financing needs of customers

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

Lenders reinforce security measures

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

Local banks seek foreign funding

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

Lenders adjust as real estate giants revive ventures

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

Lenders to benefit in SBV debt reposition

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

Lenders manifest steady trajectory with profit figures

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

Lenders must embrace responsibility to real estate

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.
Lenders elevate charter capital moves

Lenders elevate charter capital moves

There have been positive signals of increased charter capital activities at commercial banks in recent weeks, especially those with state capital.
Lenders search for further credit room

Lenders search for further credit room

As the gap widens among banks in terms of profit growth, on-year credit growth remains an important driver for banks, as it makes the largest contribution to pre-tax profit growth. Thus, banks are looking for an allocation of credit room this year.
Lenders more likely to endeavour to apply Basel III

Lenders more likely to endeavour to apply Basel III

More Vietnamese financial institutions are adopting international practices, particularly Basel III standards, to enhance a solid financial buffer, aid resilience, and prepare for global competition.
Lenders look further afield for recruitment

Lenders look further afield for recruitment

As digital transformation calls for a different set of skills and knowledge, many financial institutions are turning to the overseas market for recruitment.
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