Banking & Finance
Southeast Region attracts 35% of total bank lending
The region reporting outstanding loans of nearly VND6.8 quadrillion ($258 billion) by the end of September.
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Rising costs not customers
Revenue increases in the food and beverage sector detailed in a recent report appear to stem from higher prices rather than growing demand.
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Broader access to purchasing power
A recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum heard how Vietnam’s cross-border QR payment system is entering a new era of expansion.
Outstanding credit in HCM City and Dong Nai reaching $240bln
Credit remaining focused on production and business, trade and services.
A particularly promising partnership
Mr. Martin Kent, UK Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, tells Ngoc Lan about the emerging opportunities in AI, fintech, digital technologies, green finance, and high-value trade and investment between Vietnam and the UK.
Stop delays for qualified products at the IFC: Deputy PM
The institutional framework and organizational structure of Vietnam’s International Financial Center (IFC) have been essentially established, creating the necessary groundwork to transition into operational reality.
Essential solutions for sustainable financial ecosystem
The UK will offer vital assistance to Vietnam to build a modern and sustainable financial ecosystem.
Carbon market operating as intended
The building of Vietnam’s carbon market’s institutional, technical, and regulatory foundations has proceeded apace since the carbon exchange came into being on June 29, a recent forum heard.
Public investment disbursement reaches 46.7% of annual plan
Over VND477 trillion (about $18.1 billion) in public investment capital was disbursed as of August 20.