Lotte Card wholly acquires Techcom Finance

Lotte Card wholly acquires Techcom Finance

Lotte Card signed the purchase contract to fully acquire Techcom Finance from Techcombank to become the first South Korean credit card company to enter Vietnam.
Nasdaq ends at record high, Dow falls on trade war worries

Nasdaq ends at record high, Dow falls on trade war worries

The Nasdaq finished at another record high on Monday (Mar 12), but the Dow tumbled as revived worries of a trade war led to heavy selling in shares of several leading multinationals.
Vietnam reclaims crown of "Asia's best performing stock market"

Vietnam reclaims crown of "Asia's best performing stock market"

In the first two months of 2018, the Vietnamese stock market was one of the fastest growing markets in the world, followed by Brazil, Russia, and Argentine.
Techcombank to receive $370-million investment from Warburg Pincus

Techcombank to receive $370-million investment from Warburg Pincus

Techcombank announced today that global private equity firm Warburg Pincus will invest over $370 million into the bank, subject to local regulatory approval.
VN-Index expected to continue struggling

VN-Index expected to continue struggling

Việt Nam’s benchmark VN-Index is forecast to struggle due to uncertain market sentiment this week, with eyes on the two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) set to finish reviewing their portfolios on March 16.
Exchange rates rise, credit stationary

Exchange rates rise, credit stationary

Exchange rates for both the central bank and other commercial banks rose slightly in February, while the credit sector showed little significant change, said the National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC).
Banks expect a bumper crop

Banks expect a bumper crop

The season for the banking world’s annual general meetings is fast approaching as shareholders pay particular attention to issues of bank profit, bourse listings, the safety of bank deposits, and the reshuffling of senior personnel.
Asian markets rally as Trump agrees to Kim summit

Asian markets rally as Trump agrees to Kim summit

News that Donald Trump had agreed to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent Asian stock markets surging and the yen tumbling on Friday (Mar 9), while dealers were also optimistic US trade tariffs will be less severe than thought.
VN Index fails to hit new high

VN Index fails to hit new high

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN Index finished on Friday in the negative territory as investors took profits after the benchmark surpassed the old peak of 1,130 points.
Vietnamese financial sector in crosshairs of foreign capital

Vietnamese financial sector in crosshairs of foreign capital

A rising number of foreign investors reported eyeing the Vietnamese financial sector as it was rated among the country’s highest profit-generators.
New GoBear Code Unit to liven up Vietnam’s tech-startup scene

New GoBear Code Unit to liven up Vietnam’s tech-startup scene

GoBear has recently announced opening GoBear Code Unit, its regional in-house software development team in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Central bank issued bills valued at over $4 billion

Central bank issued bills valued at over $4 billion

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has issued record high bills worth some VND92.1 trillion (US$4.05 billion) until Monday to withdraw money from the banking system.
Large-caps support shares’ uptrend

Large-caps support shares’ uptrend

Shares rose on Thursday due to strong cash flow pouring into banking stocks, after experiencing strong volatility during most of the trading session.
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