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Environmental risk management in credit granting promoted
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Environmental risk management in credit granting promoted

Many credit institutions in Vietnam have cooperated with and received technical support from international financial institutions to develop regulations on environmental risk management when granting credit. Green growth and sustainable development have therefore become trends and goals for every country to aspire to, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu told a seminar on promulgating a Circular guiding environmental risk management in the credit granting activities of credit institutions.
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Mixed results for brokerages

The share held by stock companies in the brokerage market is no indicator of profit, with some of those possessing a large market share posting small profits and vice-versa. Profit margins are also quite different.
Mechanisms and policies needed for continued business lending

Mechanisms and policies needed for continued business lending

In order for banks to continue to support businesses, especially those facing difficulties and that are sub-prime, it is necessary to have mechanisms and policies at a higher level to protect banks against potential huge bad debts in the future.
Foreign stock market investors post record 9M net sales

Foreign stock market investors post record 9M net sales

Net sales by foreign investors on Vietnam’s stock exchange were 17 times higher in the first nine months of 2021 than in the same period last year; a new record. Experts expect capital flows from foreign investors to fully return in mid-2022.
Oil, gas and fertilizer stock prices rising

Oil, gas and fertilizer stock prices rising

The poor performance of global stocks has partly affected Vietnam’s stock market, but the prices of oil, gas, and fertilizer stocks have still increased.
Investors advised to exercise care in choosing bank stocks

Investors advised to exercise care in choosing bank stocks

It has been forecast that the interest income earned in the banking system will decline in the third quarter of 2021, while bad debts will tend to increase. Investors need to select bank stocks with solid profitability to avoid risks.
Stock market retains appeal

Stock market retains appeal

Vietnam’s stock market is still attractive long term due to the country’s stable macro environment, low interest rates and inflation, and lower valuation base than other countries in the region.
Real estate and securities major contributors to HCMC budget

Real estate and securities major contributors to HCMC budget

Total State budget revenue in Ho Chi Minh City during the first nine months of 2021 reached nearly VND280 trillion ($12.32 billion), representing 76.5 per cent of the estimate and rising 11 per cent year-on-year, in which revenue from real estate and securities businesses posted the highest increase.

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