UOB cardholders get first dibs on rap gig

On top of the exclusive pre-sale offer, all UOB customers with credit and debit cards issued in Vietnam will also enjoy 10 per cent off a limited number of pre-sale tickets by purchasing through VieSHOP. This offer is only applicable during the pre-sale period from August 29 to September 1, with members of the public able to buy tickets on general sale from September 2.

The 2023 Rap Viet All-Star Concert is set to feature popular rappers and shining young stars from the top music television programme today - Vietnamese Rap, season 3.

At the previous Rap Viet All-Star Concert in 2021, the audience was treated to a spectacular show featuring a diamond-shaped stage, one-of-a-kind special effects, unexpected collaborations, and debuts of brand-new hits performed by the luminaries of Vietnamese rap.

As one of the major banking institutions in the ASEAN region, UOB aims to please its customers by offering deals and privileges for every lifestyle. Through collaborations with established local and global brands, the bank offers its customers the best deals uniquely tailored to their specific preferences and desires.

UOB’s sponsorship of the Rap Viet All-Star Concert is the latest in a series of partnerships the bank has developed within the music and entertainment realm, which include concerts featuring internationally acclaimed artists as well as a historic naming rights collaboration announced earlier this month in Thailand for UOB LIVE, a cutting-edge 6,000-person entertainment venue that will host a world-class shopping mall and exciting entertainment spaces catering to different interests and preferences.

Paul Kim, head of Personal Financial Services, UOB Vietnam, said, "We believe in going beyond banking and this partnership with the Rap Viet All-Stars is testament to our dedication towards curating unique experiences that enrich the lives of our customers. We are thrilled to offer our cardholders the opportunity to be part of this exhilarating event, as with UOB, it's not just about financial transactions – it's about embracing all that you love."

In addition to the Rap Viet All-Star Concert, UOB cardholders can look forward to more deals and privileges featuring renowned partners later on in the year. For example, UOB’s exclusive 'Friday Promotions' enable cardholders to enjoy up to half off at some of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City's most popular restaurants, such as Sushi Tei, Jumbo Seafood, and Crystal Jade Palace, as well as discounts of up to VND50,000 on GrabFood, and up to VND100,000 on Shopee.

UOB empowers Vietnamese SMEs to harness digital technologies UOB FinLab, an innovation accelerator, announced its official launch in Vietnam today, granting small- and- medium- sized enterprises access to digitalisation and sustainability programmes, matching of business solutions providers, mentorship, and valuable resources.

Full-year GDP growth projection of Vietnam to 5.2 per cent: UOB United Overseas Bank (UOB) has just revised its full-year growth projection down to 5.2 per cent in view of the challenges ahead, particularly for the fourth quarter of 2023 with its high base (in value terms) a year earlier.

UOB and its growth in Vietnam With the largest consumer banking network in ASEAN and as a Singaporean bank with a wholly foreign-owned subsidiary in Vietnam, UOB has played an active role in serving a significant clientele of foreign investors over the past 30 years, while making contributions towards enhancing the investment climate in this emerging market.