Update February, 07 2012 17:32:22
February, 07 2012 10:00:52
The chairman of the US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) is meeting this week with Government leaders in HCM City and Ha Noi to discuss trade ties and finalise funding plans for critical infrastructure projects.
February, 04 2012 09:45:33
Reserve rules eased for five banks
The State Bank of Viet Nam granted permission on Thursday to five credit institutions to maintain compulsory reserves for Vietnamese dong deposits at below regulated levels for a five-month period beginning February 1.
February, 02 2012 09:43:05
Agribank to begin extended restructuring process
Agribank, the largest State-owned commercial bank, will carry out its restructuring plan over the next three to four years, said bank chairman Nguyen Ngoc Bao.
February, 01 2012 09:43:14
State Bank eyes plan to buy up gold from public
The State Bank of Viet Nam will submit to the Government a proposal to mobilise gold from citizens, in an aim to serve socio-economic development, Governor Nguyen Van Binh has told Vietnam News Agency in an interview.
January, 31 2012 10:07:41
Heads roll in wave of bank woes
The banking industry has experienced a roller-coaster year, with concerns over the sector's liquidity and pressure on high interest rates adding to a long list of woes.
January, 22 2012 09:10:00
Financial reform gathers pace
The newly-appointed Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam, Nguyen Van Binh, discusses the past year of ups and downs for the financial market and answers questions on plans to reform the banking system this year.
January, 21 2012 08:35:28
Banking sector set for wave of M&A
The banking sector will see big changes in the first quarter, with focus on mergers and acquisitions, the central bank chief has said.
January, 20 2012 10:09:12
ATMs battle to handle demand for cash
Workers are queuing up outside automatic teller machines in industrial parks and export processing zones around the country to draw their Tet bonuses.
January, 17 2012 11:05:44
Banks profit despite economic woes
Benefiting from high interest rates, most of the nation's major commercial banks managed to post healthy earnings and remain profitable during 2011 despite restrictions on credit growth and ongoing economic difficulties.
January, 16 2012 09:54:44
Local banks keen to invest in Cambodia
Many Vietnamese banks are planning to invest in Cambodia because a more favourable climate for growth is expected this year.
January, 14 2012 09:11:56
Overhaul of banks to force mergers
Bank mergers are forecast to strengthen the sector following the Government's push to restructure and improve their competitiveness.