Banks eye rosier prospects in Q1

Banks eye rosier prospects in Q1

The banking sector has had a promising first quarter, with strong forecasts set for the rest of the year.
Bank shareholders to receive lucrative dividend

Bank shareholders to receive lucrative dividend

Several banks are set to offer attractive dividends to shareholders during this year's AGM season.
IFC considers $150 million investment in OCB

IFC considers $150 million investment in OCB

International Finance Corporation is considering investment of up to $150 million in Vietnam-based OCB.
Banks saw mixed 2023

Banks saw mixed 2023

Banks post mixed profit picture for 2023 amid economic vulnerabilities and modest credit growth.
OCB secures $55 million loan from DEG, bolstering support for SMEs

OCB secures $55 million loan from DEG, bolstering support for SMEs

OCB obtains $55 million loan from DEG to support SMEs.
Banking legacies and family ties shaping commercial banks in Vietnam

Banking legacies and family ties shaping commercial banks in Vietnam

Explore the intriguing dynamics of Vietnam's private banks, where family members of top executives wield significant influence and play key roles.
Banks pin hopes on non-interest income sources

Banks pin hopes on non-interest income sources

Banks expect to rely more on non-interest income sources in the face of the credit expansion slowdown and challenging business environment.
OCB secures $100 million loan from IFC to empower SMEs

OCB secures $100 million loan from IFC to empower SMEs

Vietnam’s Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB) has just secured a substantial loan of $100 million from the prestigious International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Bad bank debts cast shadow over profit outlook

Bad bank debts cast shadow over profit outlook

Several banks have posted low profit growth for Q1, with some even seeing negative growth, mostly due to a spike in bad debts.
Banking sector to maintain the lifeblood of the economy

Banking sector to maintain the lifeblood of the economy

Top bank leaders have discussed their development trajectories for the new year to successfully meet all economic goals set for 2021-2025.
Shrewd activities resulting in banking bonuses for 2021

Shrewd activities resulting in banking bonuses for 2021

Despite the unexpected turbulence from public health challenges, privately-held commercial banks in Vietnam are enjoying stellar profit bonanzas thanks to their full suite of minted financial services, alongside cost-effective drives and debt rescheduling roadmaps.
IFC provides $100 million loan to OCB to support SMEs and climate-friendly projects

IFC provides $100 million loan to OCB to support SMEs and climate-friendly projects

IFC will provide a $100 million long-term loan to Vietnamese lender OCB to expand lending to SMEs and boost financing, especially for climate-friendly projects.
Japanese lender Aozora Bank supports Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine fund

Japanese lender Aozora Bank supports Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine fund

Aozora Bank yesterday donated ¥5 million ($44,930) to the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan to support the Vietnamese government's COVID-19 vaccine fund.
OCB to increase charter capital and potentially lift FOL

OCB to increase charter capital and potentially lift FOL

The SBV has approved OCB to increase its charter capital to nearly $119.13 million by issuing nearly 274 million shares, with a dividend rate of 25 per cent.
Lenders on course to reach 2021 targets

Lenders on course to reach 2021 targets

Favourable legislation from the Vietnamese government, stronger demand for credit, and more affordable cost of capital after policy rate cuts have provided a shot in the arm for banks’ profit.
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