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Foreign stakes to rise in ‘weak' Vietnamese banks
Foreign stakes to rise in ‘weak' Vietnamese banks
The State Bank of Viet Nam may increase the limit on foreign ownership in ‘weak' banks.
Vietinbank to sell 20% stake to Japanese bank
Vietinbank will selll a 20 percent stake to the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ for US$743 million.
Bangkok Bank sets sights on China
Bangkok Bank will continue to explore opportunities in China as the country's economy recovers.
Philippines' Union Bank to buy savings bank
About P5.7 billion shares in City Savings Bank has been transferred to Union Bank of the Philippines.
China's ICBC expands in Korea
ICBC is expanding to cater to the growing business transactions between Korea and China.
Thai lenders strengthen Southeast Asian presence
Thailand's major banks have further expanded their networks in the region, especially in Myanmar.
Maryono is new BTN President
Maryono will replace Iqbal Latanro as Bank Tabungan Negara president director for the period of 2012-2017.
Banks lead Indonesian industries in 2012 net income
There were 141 state-controlled firms in Indonesia that booked a combined 11 percent rise in net income this year.
Maybank defers sale of BII share for 5th Time
Maybank has pushed back to June the deadline for it to refloat a 20 percent stake in Bank Internasional Indonesia.
Taiwan’s Chinatrust targets Tokyo Star Bank for US$580M
Taiwan’s Chinatrust is in talks to take over Tokyo Star Bank for US$580M.
Here's CIMB and Deutsche Bank's latest share placement completion
A placement of 60 million existing shares in Tenaga Nasional has been completed.
CCB, ICBC likely to increase dividend payout ratio to 40% in 2012
It could increase to 50% in 2014.
Philippine banking resources up 6.85%
Increase in resources by 6.85 percent.
Small Vietnamese banks self-restructure to survive
Their own restructuring plans.
India sets up supervisory bodies for SBI and ICICI Bank
A supervisory college each.
Indonesian banks unprepared to compete with Asean neighbors
It appears they're not yet ready.
Vietnam's ACB divests 2 other banks of $216-M investments
Bank investments withrawn by another bank.
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