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Vietnam loan growth slows in Jan as dong lending slips
Vietnam bank loan growth slowed in January and dong lending slipped. Businesses are seeking dollar loans and sold dong to take advantage of a gap between local currency and dollar rates, central bank data showed.
Vietnam loan growth slows in Jan as dong lending slips
Vietnam bank loan growth slowed in January and dong lending slipped. Businesses are seeking dollar loans and sold dong to take advantage of a gap between local currency and dollar rates, central bank data showed.
Vietnam banks demand ‘fees’ to sell dollars
Vietnam's banks are selling dollars to businesses at a premium on the official rate by adding “consulting” fees. The State Bank of Vietnam Monday set the reference rate for the greenback at VND20,713 based on which banks sold it at VND20,900.
DBS Bank downgrades dong's outlook
DBS bank downgraded its forecast for the dong and expects the currency to decline by another 3.75 per cent against the U.S. dollar.
Vietnam central bank increases net capital injections
SBV adjusted the terms on the open market operations and made strong net injection of capital to support the liquidity for commercial banks.
VietinBank's remittance service covers over 15% market share
The total amount of remittance transferred to Vietnam is estimated at about $8 billion. Of which, the total inward remittance sent to Vietnam via VietinBank reached $1.2 billion, rising 30 percent against 2009's and accounting for over 15 percent of the market share.
Vietnam banks expect to post strong profit growth
Commercial banks in Vietnam posted solid earnings in 2010 with an average growth in profit of over 20 per cent. Most of the growth is ascribed to lending and foreign exchange trading.
Vietnam bank loans to double by end 2013
Bank loans in Vietnam will double by the end of 2013 on the back of subsidized interest rate schemes and large consumer credit demand.
Vietnam President upbeat with ACB's development
Vietnam President Nguyen Minh Triett said he believed that with its advantages in capital and its professionalism, Asia Commercial Bank would develop faster and stronger. He sees it gradually expanding to penetrate regional and global markets.
Techcombank gains $140.9M in 2010
Techcombank bank reached a total pre-tax profit of US$ 140.9 million and total asset value of 7.68 billion, in a year-on-year increase of 62 per cent.
Vietinbank sells 10% stake to IFC for $182M
The IFC will invest about US$182 million in equity and US$125 million in subordinated debt in VietinBank.
More Vietnam banks to list in stock exchange
The quick recovery of Vietnam's economy and the need to improve banks' position and competitiveness in the market have prompted them to list their shares this year.
Vietnam banks raise dollar rates to attract remittance
Vietnam Banks’ depositing interest rate are moving up to attract strong remittance inflows that come in ahead of Tet, the Lunar New Year festival. This was pointed out by general secretary Duong Thu Huong of the Vietnam Bank Association said.
Cambodian bank stops Vietnamese taking ATM dollars
A bank in Cambodia has stopped certain Vietnamese from getting dollars from its ATMs after a surge in withdrawals. Apparently traders are taking advantage of a drop in the black market value of Vietnam's currency, the dong.
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