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.
SHB named among Top 10 green energy enterprises
Bank receives recognition at VCCI’s “World Energy and Environment - Vietnam 2026” Forum.
Expectations for more budget contributions from private sector
While the private sector makes a significant and growing contribution to State budget revenue, there remain many issues in need of attention.
Converting value of forests into capital
The forestry sector is increasingly well-positioned to profit handsomely from turning the carbon value of forests into financial resources.
Techcombank CEO tells AWS Cloud and AI Day Hanoi 2026: AI is no longer a tool but a new operating foundation
CEO Mr. Jens Lottner delivered a keynote address at the event on the bank’s AI-First strategy.
Disparate performance by Vietnam’s 28 listed banks
Vietnam’s 28 listed banks posted divergent results in a host of categories for the first half of 2026.
Requisite conditions for development of an international financial center
A UK financial sector delegation has visited Vietnam and attended a conference on determining how to further move the Vietnam International Financial Center from concept to reality.