Central Bank FX Sales to Cool Exchange Rate
On April 19th, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) sold foreign currencies to credit institutions at a price of VND 25,450 per USD in an effort to "reduce the heat" on exchange rates. This is a positive move, but experts say caution is needed to avoid the re-emergence of increased mobilization interest rates.
2024: Sacombank accelerates business, digital transformation; sets goal to complete restructuring ahead of schedule
On April 26th, 2024, Sacombank's General Meeting of Shareholders convened to pass the 2023 results and the 2024 plan under the theme "Accelerating Business Activities, Enhancing Efficiency on a Digital Platform", with expectations of successful restructuring ahead of schedule.
“USD Exchange Rate Surge: Commercial Banks Witness Continued Rise on May 21st”
As of 8:30 a.m. on May 21st, Vietcombank and BIDV posted a USD exchange rate of 23.780-23,140 VND/USD (buy-sell), a rise of 20 VND from yesterday's rates across the board.
The Surprising Rise in Gold Prices: Are Buyers at Risk of Losing Out?
Despite gold prices reaching record highs, there are underlying risk factors that could cause a dramatic shift, leading to a potential downward spiral in the near future.
How Many Bank Accounts and Cards Are There in Vietnam?
The Vietnamese payment card industry has made significant strides, thanks to several enabling factors. With over 87% of adults now holding a bank account, the industry is experiencing a notable boom.
The CFO Appointment: Unveiling the Mastermind Behind OCB’s Financial Strategies
The Oriental Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HOSE: OCB) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Nguyen Huy Duc as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 16, 2024.
How to Handle High Bank Loan Default Rates
In the grim backdrop of 2023, despite loan extensions and deferred payments, non-performing bank loans still surged towards the end of the year, surpassing the initial figures.
The Ultimate Trendsetter: VIB’s Revolutionary “Say Hi” Card
Accompanying the multi-billion-view show, "Say Hi, Brother", VIB once again takes center stage in the media, leaving a lasting impression as an innovative bank. The bank has inspired a talented young generation to reach for the stars and make their mark on the global stage.
Slow Progress on 120 Trillion VND Credit Package for Social Housing Development: Half-hearted Incentives
The newly disbursed credit package of 120 trillion Vietnamese dong has reached over 500 billion Vietnamese dong. According to experts, the policy of supporting businesses to invest and providing access to social housing for individuals is appropriate. However, if it only stops at interest rate support without specific accompanying policies, businesses will not be eager to borrow, and people will continue to wait to buy houses.
2024 – The pivotal year for SHB to expand its reach
With a sustainable development strategy, SHB is taking steps to accompany the people and the country. The bank is transforming vigorously, reaching out to become a leading financial institution in the country and the region for the period 2024-2028.