Regional, international financial centers mean boosters to Vietnamese economy: Deputy PM
Ho Chi Minh City envisions its financial center encompassing the money market, banking system, capital market, and derivatives market.
21:44, 2024/11/11
Vietnam's credit growth up 10% in 10 months
Vietnam’s central bank has set a credit growth target of around 15% this year.
17:37, 2024/08/06
Vietnam, Singapore strengthen partnership in stock exchange operations
The two sides will focus on cooperation in digital transformation, cybersecurity, tax management, and market operations.
22:07, 2024/07/10
Taxes revenue from online shopping in Vietnam nearly triple in H1
Vietnam has 3.1 million business households and individuals, many of whom sell goods and services online without registering, declaring, or paying taxes.
17:03, 2020/02/06
Vietnam shares jump most in 3 months on bottom-fishing
Good liquidity accompanied steep losses in recent days, and steep falls in the market prompted buying.
16:04, 2020/02/06
Vietnam finance ministry takes step to stabilize market sentiment
Vietnam’s stock market over the last few days has gradually recovered and rebounded, said Vice Minister of Finance Vu Thi Mai.
12:37, 2020/02/05
Vietnam c.bank lends a hand to companies hurt by nCoV
Banks could consider restructure debt payment period or lower interest rates for enterprises and individual customers facing difficulties from the epidemic.
02:17, 2020/02/04
Two-thirds of Vietnamese use online credit and e-payments in 2019
Up to 64% of respondents in Vietnam applied for online credit in 2019 at least once.
15:44, 2020/02/03
Vietnam shares narrow losses, close at 1-year low
If the psychological thresholds of 890-900 of the VN-Index are not breached, the market may recover in the short term.
16:55, 2020/01/31
Spooked investors continue to dump Vietnam shares as nCoV spreads
The selloffs in Vietnam tracked losses in major Asia markets as fears over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
21:23, 2020/01/30
Vietnam government to raise registered capital at major state-run banks in Q1
All four major state-run banks, including Vietcombank, Vietinbank, Agribank and BIDV, are expected to qualify for Basel II standards in 2020.
16:29, 2020/01/30
Vietnam shares sold off as virus fears spread; US$5 billion evaporates
Fears of the nCoV, also known as the Wuhan virus, have sent major bourses in Asia and Europe tumbling.
12:15, 2020/01/30
Investment funds concerned over bubble in Vietnamese startups
For years, investors were willing to back losing businesses to gain market share. But now, there is more scrutiny of new investments.
05:53, 2020/01/30
World Bank issues first green loan to Vietnam
Green project financing has become a global trend in the banking and finance industry and it opens another channel for Vietnam to pursue green growth.
14:06, 2020/01/23
Vietnam PM approves national strategy for financial inclusion until 2025
By the end of 2025, Vietnam targets to have at least 80% of adults in the country to have bank accounts and the number of non-cash transactions to expand 20 – 25% annually.
13:57, 2020/01/23
Total assets of banks in Vietnam swell 9.12% to over US$518 billion
Total assets of commercial banks under state ownership accounted for 42.7% of the total in the banking sector, followed by joint stock commercial banks with 41.6%.
15:14, 2020/01/21
Vietnam stock market predicted to maintain high activity after Lunar New Year
The stock market usually goes up in ten sessions after the Lunar New Year holiday with a strong increase in trading volume and value.
09:47, 2020/01/21
New foreign companies reshape Vietnam’s securities brokerage market share
Vietnam's stock market remains appealing to both domestic and foreign brokerage houses.
14:43, 2020/01/20
Profit of Vietnam banking sector predicted to grow 22.5% in 2020
In 2020, the credit growth is expected to be in range of 13 – 13.5%, down from 13.7% last year.
14:22, 2020/01/20
Debt maturity in 2020 – 2021 to put pressure on Vietnam’s state budget
Vietnam is capable of repaying debts, as the annual debt repayment accounts for 15 – 16% of total state budget, below the ceiling limit and international practice of 25%.
17:11, 2020/01/17
Vietnam urged to ease market regulation for reclassification as emerging market
Vietnam currently does not have a mechanism to limit the failure of transactions similar to other emerging markets in the region.
05:39, 2020/01/17
Liquidity in Vietnam stock market predicted to improve in 2020: FiinGroup
Foreign indirect investment will continue to increase this year and the interest will shift gradually from the bond channel to the stock market.
16:41, 2020/01/16
US unlikely to name Vietnam as currency manipulator: Expert
Given the growing US – Vietnam diplomatic relations and Vietnam’s willingness to address the US's concern related to trade issues, the chance for this to happen is nearly zero, said an expert.
18:17, 2020/01/15
Gen X and Baby Boomers in Vietnam rapidly catching up with fintech
Vietnam has witnessed dynamic growth of the fintech sector, with the increasing participation of the older generations.