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KBC, AIC, and VietinBank sign MoU to develop $2 billion data centre
Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation has signed an MoU with Accelerated Infrastructure Capital (AIC) and VietinBank to jointly develop a 200MW AI data centre in Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Techcombank secures higher rating from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings
Within three months, Techcombank has consistently been rated highly by two of the world’s leading credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, reaffirming the bank’s robust capital base, effective risk management, and sustainable growth strategy.
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BIDV becomes Việt Nam’s first commercial bank accredited by the Green Climate Fund
The recognition was approved at the 43rd GCF Board Meeting, marking a major milestone in BIDV’s journey towards sustainable finance and its leadership in green growth.
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Shinhan Bank launches Đống Đa Branch, expanding its network to 56 locations nationwide
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Ltd. (“Shinhan Bank”) has launched its Đống Đa Branch at 1st Floor, No. 11A Cát Linh Street, Ô Chợ Dừa Ward, Hanoi, bringing the Bank’s total number of branches and transaction offices to 56 nationwide.The opening of Đống Đa Branch is part of Shinhan Bank’s selective network expansion strategy for 2025, aiming to enhance service quality and operational efficiency while offering customers a convenient and secure financial experience.
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ACCA and MSB strengthen strategic partnership to elevate financial talent standards
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has awarded the ACCA Approved Employer certificate to the Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB), recognising the bank's commitment to fostering an internationally accredited environment for professional learning and human resource development.
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KienlongBank – 30 years of Growth and Excellence: Affirming the strength of a leading Vietnamese brand
Celebrating its 30th anniversary (1995–2025), KienlongBank has demonstrated remarkable momentum as a resilient Vietnamese bank, steadfast in its philosophy of “safe development – sustainable growth”, while achieving outstanding breakthroughs across all strategic performance indicators.
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Banks racing into year-end profit boom
Vietnam’s banking sector continues to post robust profit growth this year thus far, with numerous lenders reporting impressive earnings and setting new records.
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Agribank honored with the “Sustainable Development Award 2025” by WSBI–ESBG
Continuing its impressive track record as one of Vietnam’s leading financial institutions, Agribank has made significant strides in 2025, reaffirming its pivotal role in driving agricultural, rural, and inclusive economic development while advancing digital transformation.
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Standard Chartered empowers youth’s financial education through 'Ready to Work' project
The project is part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, a global initiative aims to support disadvantaged youth to have vocational traning, develop skills and access sustainable employment opportunities.
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Fitch assigns Vietnam's VietBank first-time IDR of 'B+'; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings - Singapore - 15 Oct 2025: Fitch Ratings has assigned Vietnam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VietBank) a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B+'. The Outlook is stable. The agency has also assigned a Viability Rating (VR) of 'b' and a Government Support Rating of 'b+'.
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Shinhan Bank Vietnam Honored with Dual Awards from Visa – Affirming Its Leadership in SME Development
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) is proud to receive two prestigious awards from Visa, the world’s leading payment technology company “First-Mover Leadership in B2B Commerce for SMEs 2025” and “Leadership in Authorization 2025”. These recognitions reaffirm Shinhan Bank’s continuous efforts in developing high-quality card products and services while enhancing its operational excellence in line with global standards.
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Standard Chartered signs four MoUs in Việt Nam to strengthen Hong Kong-ASEAN ties
Building on the positive momentum from previous engagement and delegation opportunities, this marks the second year that Standard Chartered has signed MoUs with both Việt Nam and Hong Kong-based corporates to promote the business ties between Hong Kong and Việt Nam.
