Bad debt risks make banks switch focus

Bad debt risks make banks switch focus

Vietnamese banks are increasingly shifting their focus from retail lending to corporate clients, driven by concerns over rising bad debts in the retail segment and heightened risk perceptions.
Banks continuing to plan cautious growth

Banks continuing to plan cautious growth

Vietnamese banks are significantly increasing their charter capital to strengthen financial stability and support growth.
Banks prepare for strategic partnerships

Banks prepare for strategic partnerships

Several Vietnamese banks are strategically positioning themselves to raise capital and court potential investors to expand their market reach.
Listing ambitions of Vietnamese banks backed by leaders

Listing ambitions of Vietnamese banks backed by leaders

Several of Vietnam’s banks are gearing up to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, indicating a notable growth trajectory and an opportunity for capital augmentation.
Market shifts remain sticky topic for banks

Market shifts remain sticky topic for banks

Several Vietnamese banks, amidst efforts to enhance market presence, are still far off from going public or transitioning their listings to major exchanges.
BVBank hits 97 per cent of annual target in Q3 surge

BVBank hits 97 per cent of annual target in Q3 surge

BVBank has seen significant improvements in the third quarter amidst the challenges in the banking sector.
Dragon Capital increases stake in Sacombank

Dragon Capital increases stake in Sacombank

Dragon Capital buys 3.5 million more stocks in Sacombank.
Confidence on show in banks’ green shift

Confidence on show in banks’ green shift

Vietnamese banks are amplifying green financing efforts amid robust government backing, navigating both advancements and industry issues.
MB ranked in Top 5 most reputable banks

MB ranked in Top 5 most reputable banks

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) secured its position in the top five Vietnamese banks at an awards ceremony, a testament to its vital contributions towards its sustainable growth in the banking sector.
Vietnamese banks prove attractive to foreign investors

Vietnamese banks prove attractive to foreign investors

A number of Vietnamese banks are grabbing interest of foreign investors who are major banks or financial groups.
Agribank chairman proposes additional capital injection

Agribank chairman proposes additional capital injection

During a recent conference, chairman of Agribank's Board of Directors Pham Duc An put forward a proposal to increase the bank's charter capital.
Vietnamese businesses await relief as SBV slashes interest rates

Vietnamese businesses await relief as SBV slashes interest rates

Vietnamese businesses anticipate some relief as the central bank slashes interest rates, with credit growth expected to accelerate in the second half of 2023.
Top 10 prestigious Vietnamese banks in 2023 revealed

Top 10 prestigious Vietnamese banks in 2023 revealed

2023 is seen by the banking industry as a challenging year as they have to continue to share resources and help cushion pressure on businesses amid slowing global economic growth.
Fund management acquisitions unlock new edge

Fund management acquisitions unlock new edge

Vietnamese banks are increasingly expanding their investment in fund management and securities firms to diversify their services, unlock new revenue streams, and strengthen their competitive edge.
Wider recognition a top reason for upping bank activity abroad

Wider recognition a top reason for upping bank activity abroad

Vietnamese banks are proactively expanding their presence in the foreign markets in order to serve more customers. Kent Wong, chairman of the Legal Committee at the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu the positives and negatives associated with the practice.
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