Digital transactions at many commercial banks have reached a rate of 97-98%, with the banking sector maintaining annual double-digit increases in both transaction volume and value, said Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Tien Dung at a recent workshop.

Germany international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) recently ran an article on its website spotlighting several factors driving Vietnam’s economic growth.

VOV.VN - The State Bank of Vietnam on October 17 announced a decision on a mandatory transfer of two of the worst performing bank, Ocean Bank and Construction Bank, to the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) and the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB).

Fifteen Vietnamese banks have been named among the world’s top 500 banking brands recently announced by the global leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, according to the Vietnam Banks Association.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the World Bank (WB)'s continued support and concessional loans targeting key infrastructure projects, including high-speed and urban rail systems, major seaports and airports.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to continue supporting Vietnam in mobilising resources to implement large-scaled projects such as the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong and Lang Son - Hanoi standard-gauge railway ones during a reception for AIIB President Jin Liqun in Vientiane on October 10.

VOV.VN - Despite the impact of Typhoon Yagi on business operations, Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam this year to 6.4% from its 5.9% projection about two weeks ago.

An economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has emphasised the need to strengthen the resilience of the Vietnamese economy against natural disasters given the devastating consequences of Typhoon Yagi, the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, and its aftermath.

The fourth Vietnam Card Day 2024 is set to take place in Hanoi between October 5 and 6 with the theme Open Banking, aiming to reach students and young people aged 15 to 40 who require convenient digital payment solutions and online transaction options.

The Vietnamese equity market boasts strong potential to become a major source of financing for the private sector, according to specialists from the World Bank.