Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

Business sentiment in Vietnam is rebounding strongly despite a challenging operating environment marked by rising costs and heightened global uncertainty, including ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade-related pressures.
UOB CEO mulls new headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City and joining VIFC

UOB CEO mulls new headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City and joining VIFC

UOB's top executive has met with Vietnam's leader to reaffirm the bank's long-term commitment and discuss plans for a new headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City.
Banks ramp up plans to establish VIFC subsidiaries

Banks ramp up plans to establish VIFC subsidiaries

Banks are accelerating plans to set up subsidiary banks at the Vietnam International Financial Centre.
UOB Prices AUD2 Billion Bond Offering

UOB Prices AUD2 Billion Bond Offering

The Singaporean bank completed pricing for two billion Australian dollars in senior unsecured notes with five-year maturity, tapping bond markets to diversify funding sources.
UOB lifts Vietnam growth outlook to 7.5 per cent for 2026

UOB lifts Vietnam growth outlook to 7.5 per cent for 2026

Strong economic momentum in 2025 has prompted UOB to raise its growth forecast for Vietnam.
UOB sees Vietnam growth easing in fourth quarter

UOB sees Vietnam growth easing in fourth quarter

UOB expects Vietnam’s fourth-quarter growth to slow to 7.2 per cent after a strong third quarter, citing resilient exports amid US tariff headwinds.
Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism

Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism

Vietnam continues to lead the region in consumer optimism, according to the sixth edition of the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS).
Vietnam's Q3 growth surged on export strength: UOB

Vietnam's Q3 growth surged on export strength: UOB

With an expansion of 7.85 per cent on-year achieved in the first three quarters, the outlook remains positive for 2025, according to UOB.
UOB flags stronger VND and rising gold demand

UOB flags stronger VND and rising gold demand

UOB’s Heng Koon How expects a firmer VND and steady ASEAN growth in 2026, with gold gaining favour as central banks navigate global uncertainty.
UOB backs ASEAN supply chain shift with strategic support for Lotte

UOB backs ASEAN supply chain shift with strategic support for Lotte

UOB is strengthening its role in ASEAN’s supply chain transformation, supporting regional giants like Lotte with tailored financial and digital solutions.
Rewiring global trade: ASEAN’s rise as supply chain hub

Rewiring global trade: ASEAN’s rise as supply chain hub

ASEAN is emerging as a strategic hub for global supply chain reconfiguration, while smart partnerships are key for businesses to thrive in this dynamic region.
UOB raises Vietnam 2025 growth forecast to 7.5 per cent

UOB raises Vietnam 2025 growth forecast to 7.5 per cent

Strong first-half performance and increased government investment prompt UOB to lift its 2025 GDP projection for Vietnam.
Investment outlook shines amid global trade shifts

Investment outlook shines amid global trade shifts

Lim Dyi Chang, country head of Commercial Banking at UOB Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights on the country’s evolving investment outlook.
Singapore bank unveils Southeast Asia's first consumer mood ring

Singapore bank unveils Southeast Asia's first consumer mood ring

When bankers try to decode 650 million people's financial feelings, the resulting index promises either valuable insights or the world's most expensive opinion poll.
Five strategic priorities to help businesses strengthen operational resilience

Five strategic priorities to help businesses strengthen operational resilience

Vietnamese firms must shift from optimism to action, with a UOB study outlining five strategic priorities to boost resilience amid global uncertainty.
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