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Standard Chartered and State Bank of Việt Nam celebrate women in banking
Standard Chartered Vietnam and the SBV have co-organised a conference themed 'Women in banking take steady steps in digital transformation' in Hà Nội.
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Domestic banks strengthen international partnerships
With central banks worldwide returning to monetary easing, the potential influx of cheap capital may drive domestic banks to pursue opportunities abroad.
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LPBS plans to invest over $50M in secondary bonds
This strategic move, recently approved by LPBS's Board of Directors, reflects an approach to enhance its portfolio amid evolving market conditions.
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Digital banks navigate evolving landscape
Vietnam's digital banking sector continues to gain momentum in 2025, driven by rapid adoption of AI, the race to profitability, and fierce competition.
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VIB launches Super Yield account to optimise idle cash flow
On February 17, the Vietnam International Bank (VIB) officially launched the Super Yield account on its MyVIB digital banking platform with the message “Awakening the idle cash flow.”
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DongA Bank renamed as Vikki Digital Bank
DongA Commercial Joint Stock Bank (DongA Bank) has changed its name to Vikki Digital Bank Limited (Vikki Bank) following Decision No. 42/QĐ-TTGSNH2 issued by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 14, 2025.
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Banks optimise credit plans to boost efficiency
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) is aiming to increase its outstanding credit volume and capital mobilisation by more than 25 per cent to surpass $40 billion by the end of this year. The bank is also targeting a maximum bad debt ratio of 1.7 per cent along with a bad debt coverage ratio of over 100 per cent
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Four banks to hold shareholders' meetings in February and March
The four – Nam A Bank, VIB, Vietcombank and Eximbank – are preparing to hold their shareholders' meetings in February and March 2025.
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HDBank's 2024 earnings exceed targets
Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) announced strong fourth quarter and financial year results on January 24, with profit before tax exceeding VND16.7 trillion ($665.8 million), completing its target by 106 per cent with a 28.5 per cent increase on-year.
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MUFG advancing sustainable growth in Vietnam
As the Year of Dragon winds down, MUFG Bank, Ltd. conveys its deepest gratitude to clients, partners, and regulators for their support and trust rendered throughout the year.
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VPBank to take over GPBank
The move is meant to help improve GPBank's operations as well as allow VPBank to expand its business. VPBank may either retain GPBank as a subsidiary, or sell or transfer the bank to a new investor after the mandatory transfer is completed.
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HDBank officially undertakes mandatory transfer, beginning a period of stability and growth for DongA Bank
Following the transfer, DongA Bank will operate as a single-member limited liability bank fully owned by HDBank, ensuring all rights of depositors and customers are upheld.
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Standard Chartered Vietnam named Best Foreign Bank and Best Digital Bank 2024
On January 8, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has been named “Best Foreign Bank Vietnam 2024” for the fourth consecutive year and “Best Digital Bank Vietnam 2024” for the second consecutive year by Global Business Review.
