Banks saw mixed 2023

Banks saw mixed 2023

Banks post mixed profit picture for 2023 amid economic vulnerabilities and modest credit growth.
Dragon Capital increases stake in Sacombank

Dragon Capital increases stake in Sacombank

Dragon Capital buys 3.5 million more stocks in Sacombank.
Sacombank eyes investment in Bamboo Airways amidst airline reshuffle

Sacombank eyes investment in Bamboo Airways amidst airline reshuffle

Sacombank, one of Bamboo Airways' primary creditors, is considering an equity investment in the airline, signalling confidence in the airline's future growth.
Massive loan portfolio at Sacombank under scrutiny following government audit

Massive loan portfolio at Sacombank under scrutiny following government audit

Sacombank faces intense scrutiny as a government audit exposes substantial loans tied to a single project and an array of potential regulatory violations.
Sacombank caps its FOL at 30 per cent and targets boosting its profits

Sacombank caps its FOL at 30 per cent and targets boosting its profits

Sacombank is poised for remarkable growth and the distribution of dividends to its shareholders in the years to come.
Retail segment brightens bank profit picture

Retail segment brightens bank profit picture

Many banks have unveiled their third-quarter business results, showing a spike in their profits, leveraging well-conceived retail lending development strategy.
Vietnam businesses showcase ‘new era of innovation’ with IBM

Vietnam businesses showcase ‘new era of innovation’ with IBM

Several key announcements from IBM signal progress towards digital transformation in Vietnam.
Commercial banks tighten real estate lending

Commercial banks tighten real estate lending

Some banks have temporarily stopped providing loans to the real estate sector in the short term in the wake of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s policy on controlling credit growth in risky areas.
Bancassurance the catalyst for insurers to deepen footprint

Bancassurance the catalyst for insurers to deepen footprint

Banks have managed to navigate their way through the chaos of the last few years by diversifying their non-interest income thanks to bancassurance services.
Sacombank aims to divest entire share holding at Sacombank Securities JSC

Sacombank aims to divest entire share holding at Sacombank Securities JSC

Sacombank could gain around VND150-170 billion ($6.5-7.4 million) if the divestment from Sacombank Securities JSC is successful.
Visa makes it a breeze to receive funds from abroad with Visa Direct

Visa makes it a breeze to receive funds from abroad with Visa Direct

Visa has partnered with Vietnamese banks to make it easier for Visa debit card holders to receive inbound remittances using MoneyGram and Remitly.
Visa partners Sacombank to launch Business Reporting, an SME spend management tool

Visa partners Sacombank to launch Business Reporting, an SME spend management tool

Visa teamed up with Sacombank to provide SMEs in Vietnam with Business Reporting, an enhanced spend management tool designed to manage business expenses.
Ratings agencies bullish on credit growth prospects

Ratings agencies bullish on credit growth prospects

Although the State Bank of Vietnam has set stringent limits on credit growth at commercial lenders in a bid to control risky lending activities, commercial lenders are now looking forward to a potential future easing of the credit growth limit.
KDI Holdings announces strategic partners in Vega City Nha Trang

KDI Holdings announces strategic partners in Vega City Nha Trang

KDI Holdings signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Sacombank and two world-leading hotel management and operation groups for Vega City Nha Trang.
Vietnam’s banking industry set to be revolutionised by big data and cloud computing

Vietnam’s banking industry set to be revolutionised by big data and cloud computing

AI, big data, and cloud computing are revolutionising industries and banking is no different. Banks in developing economies stand to benefit the most.
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