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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.
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Shinhan Bank launches Merchant Management feature on Shinhan SOL Vietnam application
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) officially launches the “Merchant Management” feature on the Shinhan SOL Vietnam app (“SOL App”), offering a comprehensive business management solution for individual business owners and private enterprises.
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Biomass credits to carbon openings
Agribank is at the forefront of providing green finance for Vietnamese businesses to unlock the potential of carbon credits and tap into international markets.
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Shinhan Bank offers preferential VinFast electronic car loan from only 4.8%/year
After implementing the preferential loan package from 6.9%/year, applied to all electronic car brands officially distributed in Vietnam, Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) has continued to strengthen supports for the needs to switch to electronic vehicles of individual customers by launching the preferential loan package exclusively for VinFast electronic cars.
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VPBank successfully issues of US$300 million in international sustainable bonds
VPBank’s sustainable bonds, VPBIP2530, carry a five-year maturity and were issued through a private placement, totalling 1,500 bonds with a face value of $200,000 each.
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S&P upgrades Vietcombank from BB to BB+, highest among local banks
The upgrade reflects Vietcombank’s improved financial strength, prudent risk management, and solid capital buffers.
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Four banks join IFC's Green Alliance to boost sustainable finance
The Alliance serves as a platform for banks committed to embedding sustainability in their strategies while financing the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive economies.
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Which bank has the highest interest rate in early September 2025?
In early September 2025, savings interest rates of banks were fluctuating from 3 - 6.0%/year, but there was a strong differentiation between terms.
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S&P upgrades ratings of three banks, citing resilient economy
The agency raised Vietcombank to BB+, Techcombank to BB and Eximbank to BB-, with stable outlooks, while upgrading Việt Nam’s BICRA to group 8 from 9.
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Agribank Announcement: Updates to the preferential Credit Program for individual customers
Agribank (Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is pleased to inform our valued customers about adjustments to the Preferential Credit Program for individual clients, effective from August 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
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BIDV and HanaBank strengthen cooperation to promote Vietnam–Korea relations
On August 12, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, within the framework of the State visit to South Korea by General Secretary To Lam, the Vietnam–Korea Economic Forum was held under the theme “Cooperation for Developing Production Chains in the New Era!”.
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VietinBank and MUFG collaborate on Vietnam Development Initiatives
During visiting to Vietnam on August 7, 2025, Mr. Hironori Kamezawa, President & CEO of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a strategic partner of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade of Vietnam (VietinBank), held important meetings with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong.
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Upbit and MBBank to launch Việt Nam’s first digital trading platform
In a landmark move for Việt Nam’s digital economy, South Korea’s top cryptocurrency exchange operator, Dunamu, has teamed up with Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) to launch the country’s first locally operated digital asset trading platform
