Vietnam
SBV to double capital to US$479 million
SBV to double capital to US$479 million
Central bank wants to better stabilize Vietnam’s troubled banking sector.
Vietnamese banks refuse to lend
Are sitting on a huge stash of cash and refuse to cut interest rates on loans.
Vietnam to force weak banks into bankruptcy
Announcement sends shock waves through banking sector counting on government protection.
Organization of Vietnamese AMC in doubt
Questions rise about funding Asset Management Company.
Why it will be hard to reform Vietnam's banking sector
Find out what the barriers are.
Vietnam confirms plans to set-up asset management company
AMC will buy bad loans from banks.
2 possible scenarios in the Eximbank-Sacombank merger
Check out which scenario is more favorable.
Vietnam to reform banking system with Canada’s help
Focus will be on modernizing the banking system and financial regulations.
Vietnam to restructure banking sector by 2015
Will do this to boost a slowing economy that grew at its slowest in 13 years.
Eximbank-Sacombank merger to be Vietnam's largest M&A deal to date
The combined entity would have a market cap of about USD2b.
Eximbank net earnings to grow 20% in 2013 despite poor FY12 results
It will be driven by 15% loan growth.
Vietnam to allow foreign investors to expand ownership in local banks
Move is meant to entice foreign investors into its troubled banking sector.
BIDV signs cooperation agreement with IIB
Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam will receive US$65 million credit.
Vietnam bank profits shrink in 2012 due to loan loss provisions.
Many Vietnamese banks failed to achieve their profit targets in 2012 due to bad loans.
Vietnamese oppose plan to pay using bank cheques
Government wants payment via banks to create a non-cash economy.
Vietnam will not meet 2015 deadline for Basel II
Banking sector’s huge non-performing loans and inadequate credit risk framework are major stumbling blocks.
Vietnam's banks see rising assets
Vietnam's domestic banks are recovering thanks to an increase in assets.
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