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Here's why consolidation is key for Vietnam's banking sector

None of its 31 banks have more than US450b in assets individually.

Australian banks launch 'strongly worded' attack on new levy

The banks could incur additional annual costs of $745m.

China banks' NPL ratio flat at 1.74% in Q1

Asset quality has largely stabilised.

Singapore banks' non-interest income growing 7-8% annually since 2014

Non-interest income now constitutes about 40% of revenue.

What you need to know about Thai banks' unexpected rate cuts

This move could hurt banks' FY17 earnings by up to 3%.

Australian banks' profit growth to moderate in the coming months

Rising credit costs and slower credit growth are partly to blame.

Indonesian banks' funding costs expected to rise as government requires higher interests

Minimum deposit rates increased from 70% to 87% of the BI’s reference rates.

Indian regulators intensify efforts to solve banks' bad loan problems

Asset resolution will be a dominant theme in the sector over the next few years.