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Vietnam extends supply chain finance program to 2030 to support SMEs
Vietnam extends supply chain finance program to 2030 to support SMEs
The second phase will focus on assisting Vietnam’s regulatory agencies.
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Visa launches tap-to-ride solution in Ho Chi Minh Metro Line 1
It can support payments via cards, mobile devices, and wearables.
Vietnam calls on banks to enhance financing for Mekong Delta rice industry
Banks are asked to ensure no delays or denials in loan access for those with good business plans.
Vietnamese banks may see up to 16% credit growth over next two years
Demand will come from the manufacturing, construction, and real estate sectors.
Airwallex to acquire Viet IPS provider CTIN Pay
Airwallex plans to aid merchants in their overseas expansion.
Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs
The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.
Nam A Bank to enjoy improved capital and profitability through 2026
Asset quality pressures are expected to moderate over the next 12-18 months.
Visa, DealMed unveil cross-border card instalment Vietnamese cardholders
75% of surveyed Vietnamese consumers plan to travel for leisure in 2025.
Vietnam transfers struggling banks' ownership to VPBank, HDBank
VPBank and HDBank now own GPBank and DongABank, respectively.
Shinhan Bank inks deal with Petrolimex Insurance on Vietnam expansion
The bank will distribute PJICO’s non-life insurance products.
Techcombank records 19.5% higher net profit of $851.96m for 2024
Fees and commission income fell, but interest income rose.
Vietnam’s ABBANK launches new business digital banking platform
It offers money transfer services and quick bill payment options.
Mortgage growth to lift Viet banks’ earnings in 2025
Mortgage loans may grow by 20% during the year, from 10% in 2024.
Vietnam's banking system poised to achieve 16% credit growth: SBV
The growth targets for credit institutions will be determined based on their 2023 ratings.
Over 3 in 4 Visa payments in Vietnam are contactless
Over 4 in 5 in Vietnam named mobile wallets as their preferred payment method.
Vietnam’s Cake Digital Bank achieves profitability
Revenue per user is US$12 in 2024, and payment transactions are $4.7b.
Visa inks MOU with Vietnam's FPT to modernize public services
They aim to expand access to finance by equipping SMEs with business credit cards.
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