Tag: banking
Int’l opinions gathered for draft 10-year national master planning
The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam jointly held a conference in Hanoi on July 26 to gather opinions from international organisations and consultants on the draft national master planning for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.
WB, Japan support vulnerable groups' access to legal services in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The World Bank and the State Bank of Vietnam have signed an agreement that will allow a US$2.5 million grant from the Japan Social Development Fund to finance a project that will strengthen the delivery of legal aid services to vulnerable groups in the northern part of Vietnam.
Malaysian bank CIMB expands operations in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Malaysian bank CIMB has been granted approval by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to increase its charter capital to a figure exceeding VND3.92 trillion.
A roadmap to stop single-use plastic pollution in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The majority of plastics polluting Vietnam’s waterways are single-use, low-value items such as plastic bags, food containers, and straws, according to a World Bank study launched on July 25.
ADB maintains growth forecast for Vietnam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) keeps this year’s growth forecast for Vietnam at 6.5% in 2022 and 6.7% in 2023 as released in the April 2022 Asian Development Outlook (ADO).
HCM City calls for US investment in financial, infrastructure sectors
A delegation of Ho Chi Minh City led by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai met with several enterprises of the US on July 18 - 19 as part of their ongoing working trip to the US.
MB to set up commercial bank in Cambodia
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a written document allowing the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) to establish a 100%-owned bank in Cambodia on the ground of its branch in Phnom Penh.
WB asked to prioritise soft infrastructure development in Vietnam
VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has requested that the World Bank give priority to assisting Vietnam in developing its soft infrastructure, including financial and technical support for policymaking and ecosystem development.
Banks upbeat about Q3 2022 business results
A majority of credit institutions (CIs) are optimistic about their business performance in Q3 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s latest survey on business trends of credit institutions showed.
Central bank sells greenback to stabilise forex market
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has so far this year sold about US$12-13 billion to stabilise the domestic forex market, according to Viet Dragon Securities Corporation (VDSC).
