Topic: UOB

Mr. Jimmy Koh, Head of Network Partnerships and Strategic Marketing, Group FDI Advisory, United Overseas Bank (UOB), shares his insights on why Vietnam remains on investors’ radar and UOB’s long-term commitment with a new headquarters building in Ho Chi Minh City.

The forecast was made following the strong economic performance of the country in the second quarter.

The UOB Business Outlook Study 2025 shows that businesses remain optimistic inspite of the recent US tariff announcement.

Economic activities have picked up with the 90-day pause on US tariffs.

The bonsai philosophy-slow, steady, and sustainable-embodies UOB’s long-term commitment to investment in Vietnam, shared Mr. Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman and CEO of UOB.

The bank lowering forcast for Vietnam's growth following risks of tariff measures imposed by the US.

The fresh capital injection of VND2 trillion ($80 million) comes as UOB Vietnam also unveils plans for its new headquarters building in Ho Chi Minh City.

The bank emphasizing that Vietnam’s GDP growth goal of at least 8 per cent is feasible.

Mr. Suan Teck Kin, Head of Research and Executive Director, Global Economics and Markets Research, at UOB, shares his insights on Vietnam’s economic growth prospects in 2025 and how the country can effectively capitalize on its development opportunities in the year ahead with VnEconomy / VET’s Phuong Hoa.

The prediction taking into account the strong momentum from 2024.