Vietnam
Vietnamese banks' capitalisation to remain depressed by high loan-loss provisions
Vietnamese banks' capitalisation to remain depressed by high loan-loss provisions
But stable NIM and fees will support pre-provision income.
Why financial reform is the antidote for Vietnam’s ailing banking sector
Recovery is in sight.
Vietnamese banks are slowly gaining confidence to lend
Amidst ongoing financial reform.
Standard Chartered launches mobile wallet service in Vietnam with M_Service
Vietnam has a large smartphone population.
Proposed consolidation of Vietnam's banking system can perk up sector: Fitch
The difficulty's in the implementation, though.
Big Vietnamese banks' loan growth hit at least 80% in 2010-2014
Maintenance is regulators' top priority.
Moody's lifts Vietnamese banking system's negative outlook
Thanks to macroeconomic stability.
Why bad debt at Vietnamese banks are likely to spiral out of proportion
It's partly to do with slow progress.
Vietnamese banks to be hounded by considerable credit challenges
Even despite operating environment developments.
Vietnamese banks' credit quality rides improved economic governance
Credit differentiation has been prompted among banks.
Challenges hound Vietnam’s sovereign credit profile
For example, inadequate banking system capital levels.
Bad debts could take its toll on Vietnam banks: S&P
These could erode banks' capitalization and profitability.
StanChart Vietnam inked USD70m structured trade finance facility agreement with AGPPS
Will develop big paddy field model in the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam relaxes bank foreign ownership rules
Good news for domestic lenders.
Korean banks grapple with massive public sector debt
It’s now the country’s main risk.
State Bank of Vietnam launches real-time FX trade monitoring system
Partners with Thomson Reuters.
BNP Paribas backs Dragon Capital’s 'World First' UCITS Vietnam Fund
Fund distributors among the main beneficiaries.
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