Overhaul of legal framework aims to tackle bad debts
June 25, 2025 | 18:00
Reforms to ownership limits and bad debt resolution are expected to accelerate banking sector restructuring and strengthen financial stability.
Low valuations of bank stocks offer room for recovery
June 23, 2025 | 15:55
Bank stocks face short-term pressure but offer long-term upsides, as low valuations, asset quality improvements, and policies shape investor sentiment.
Banks join forces to support infrastructure and technology investments
April 11, 2025 | 13:31
Commercial banks have hailed the government’s $20 billion credit package aimed at supporting infrastructure and digital technology.
Banks cut rates to boost business
March 21, 2025 | 16:27
Commercial banks have been playing a crucial role in supporting economic growth through their recent interest rate reductions.
Positive rate movement following government commitment
February 27, 2025 | 18:04
Banks have taken swift action to reduce their deposit rates following a meeting with the central bank (SBV) on implementing measures to stabilise deposit rates on February 25.
Banks expedite massive bond issuances to raise capital before new year
January 03, 2025 | 16:56
Banks are issuing bonds to raise capital at high interest rates, driven by a clear improvement in year-end credit growth and positive forecasts for 2025.
Foreign investment room delivers mixed picture at banks
December 03, 2024 | 17:32
While the foreign ownership limit at several top-tier banks has almost reached its cap, other banks have significant room for international investment.
Massive dividends on offer to bank shareholders
November 28, 2024 | 09:49
Vietnamese banks envisage distributing dividends to their shareholders this year.
Banks confident of achieving profit targets
November 26, 2024 | 17:42
With credit growth gaining momentum in the last two quarters of the year, banks are optimistic about meeting their annual profit targets.
GGGI supports Vietcombank’s debut of $80 million green bonds
November 20, 2024 | 11:20
Marking a milestone for Vietnam’s green bond market, Vietcombank has successfully issued VND2 trillion (approximately $80 million) of green bonds.
Vietcombank and MBBank to acquire Construction Bank and Ocean Bank
October 18, 2024 | 11:37
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a decision for the mandatory transfer of CBBank and Ocean Bank to Vietcombank and MBBank, respectively, on October 17.
Mixed fortunes for profit in banks in 2024
August 05, 2024 | 21:02
Bank profit in the first half of this year has been a mixed mag amid a still challenging business environment.
Vietcombank preparing to sell 6.5 per cent stake to Mizuho and other shareholders
July 09, 2024 | 12:00
Vietcombank will sell 6.5 a slice of its charter capital to strategic shareholders.
Vietcombank begins selling gold bullion online
June 12, 2024 | 17:26
Vietcombank started selling SJC-branded gold bullion online on June 12.
High-end customers pave the way for specialised financial product ecosystem
June 10, 2024 | 09:46
With the growth of the middle class in the Vietnamese market, amidst a positively growing economy, the number of high-end customers for financial institutions, banks, and securities companies is steadily increasing. Dau Thi Kim Nhung, head of Retail Marketing at Vietcombank, covers priority customer activities with VIR’s Hazy Tran.
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