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Life insurers move chess pieces to snap up fresh partnerships

December 11, 2021 | 11:48

Life insurers are competing for a larger share of Vietnam’s thriving insurance business, as seen by the ambitions to expand their footprint and form alliances with commercial banks in the country.

Masterise Homes launches Privileged Insurance creative customer appreciation programme

October 16, 2021 | 12:56

Masterise Homes announced a strategic partnership with Techcombank in the For the Ultimate Peace of Mind programme with Manulife Privilege Insurance Package.

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

September 28, 2021 | 09:00

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.

Life insurers bank on developing industry

June 03, 2021 | 22:06

While Vietnam’s insurance penetration rate is still low compared to regional peers, the lucrative sector offers high-yield returns for both investors and participants.

Growth prospects fuel mutual fund appeal despite inflation pressures

May 31, 2021 | 13:58

Low inflation and low interest rate environments are typically good times to invest in mutual funds, but what about when inflation and interest rates start to go up? The answer is simple: invest in mutual funds.

Insurance segment sits in good stead 1

February 05, 2021 | 14:00

Despite several challenges stemming from intense competition, the health crisis, and low interest rates, the local insurance landscape is predicted to maintain its growth momentum in 2021.

Banking partnerships maintain rapid pace

December 24, 2020 | 14:00

Foreign insurers are vying with each other to grab a bigger slice of Vietnam’s robust insurance market, demonstrated by their aspiration to tie the knot with both local and international banks operating in the country.

Manulife and VietinBank to sign exclusive bancassurance deal

December 14, 2020 | 12:39

Canada’s leading insurer Manulife and local lender VietinBank will sign an exclusive bancassurance agreement in Hanoi this week.

M&A set for a bustling second half

July 08, 2020 | 08:00

M&A deal-making will probably increase at a steady pace in the second half of 2020, led by the upcoming mega deal of Vietnam’s leading brewer Sabeco.

Insurers race to help customers amid epidemic

February 15, 2020 | 13:00

While the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak – described by the World Health Organization as a public-health emergency of international concern – is just one step away from being classified as a pandemic and as such would normally be exempt from insurance coverage, insurees can relax as some companies have confirmed they will offer compensation.