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VPBank secures record $1 billion sustainable syndicated loan
Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has announced the successful execution of a landmark international syndicated loan transaction with an initial value of $1 billion, with an upsize option available depending on the bank’s future funding requirements.
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Banks meet Q1 2025 profit plans
Bank profits increased in the first quarter of this year, largely due to improved credit.
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Government approves two-year trial of P2P lending
Under the pilot, only P2P lending companies licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will be allowed to operate. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.
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Amending to the Circular on granting licenses to credit institutions
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has just sent an official dispatch to the General Directors of member organizations asking for opinions on the draft Circular amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Circular regulating the dossiers and procedures for granting first-time licenses to commercial banks, foreign bank branches and foreign representative offices, and non-bank credit institutions.
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Vietcombank and Vietnam Airlines partner to finance fleet expansion project
On April 23, 2025, Vietcombank and Vietnam Airlines officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on financing the investment project for 50 new narrow-body aircraft.
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Digital assets, carbon credits expected to be collateral in bank loans
Currently, the assets are not yet recognised by Vietnamese law as collateral in bank credit activities, while current regulations mainly apply to tangible assets or traditional financial assets.
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FE CREDIT – A sustainable business committed to social responsibility
Over 14 years of development, FE CREDIT has continuously refined its growth strategies, ensuring a balanced approach between business expansion and environmental and social benefits. Today, FE CREDIT is a pioneer in community-driven initiatives within the consumer finance sector.
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Interest rate developments of credit institutions for customers in March 2025
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments in March 2025
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Shinhan Bank Vietnam launchs credit cards for SMEs and business owner with various benefits
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) has officially launched two new credit card lines: Shinhan SME and Shinhan Business Owner, specially designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as business owners and private enterprises. Both Visa credit cards offer outstanding benefits, supporting customers in effectively managing their finances, optimizing spending, accumulating reward points and enjoying premium services.
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Eximbank proposes foreign ownership cap below 6% for strategic investors
According to Eximbank, the foreign ownership limit aims to stabilise the shareholder structure while creating room for future strategic investors.
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VNBA and Austrade talked on mutual cooperation
On the afternoon of April 18, 2025, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum General Secretary received and worked with the delegation of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), led by Mr. Jonathan Saw, Trade and Investment Counselor of the Australian Government in Vietnam and Cambodia.
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TCB, SHB stand out in Decision Lab Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2025
Specifically, with 84.6 points, four points higher than the previous year, Techcombank surpassed Vietcombank to secure the top spot. Vietcombank fell to the second place with a score of 84.3, while MB climbed to the third place with a score of 81.6, up one place from the previous period.
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WFIS redefines future of financial services
World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) officially took place over two days—April 15 and 16—at the Melia Hotel in Hanoi.
