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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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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.
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Agribank and Hanoi Public Administration Service Center Cooperate to Integrate Public Services at Bank Transaction Points
The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) and the Hanoi Public Administration Service Center (Hanoi TTPVHCC) have signed a cooperation agreement to deploy a model for consulting, supporting, and receiving administrative procedure files directly at Agribank's transaction counters across the city.
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Moody’s affirms Vietcombank’ Ba2 rating, stable outlook - the highest level among banks in Vietnam
On October 10, 2025, credit rating agency Moody's Rating has published updated Credit Opinion for Vietcombank, in which Moody’s has retained Vietcombank’s long-term rating at Ba2 and maintained the stable outlook. With this result, Vietcombank maintains its highest rating in the banking industry, equivalent to Vietnam's sovereign rating.
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VietinBank: Notification 2024 cash dividend payment
The Board of Directors of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) would like to cordially announce 2024 cash dividend payment.
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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.
