Vietnamese consumers most optimistic in ASEAN about economy: UOB

Saturday, Nov 09, 2024

Vietnamese consumers showed the highest level of optimism regarding their country’s economic outlook compared with their regional peers, according to a recent study by Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB).

WB, UOB raise Việt Nam’s GDP growth forecast

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also recently increased its projection for Việt Nam''s growth this year.

UOB Vietnam, Betrimex promote the sustainable coconut industry

Sunday, Apr 14, 2024

This financing will enable Betrimex to import or purchase raw materials and domestic goods to produce with products organic certifications including Fairtrade certified products.

UOB: 76% of Vietnamese consumers optimistic about their finances for next year

Tuesday, Nov 07, 2023

A report of United Overseas Bank (UOB Việt Nam) shows that 76 per cent of Vietnamese people are optimistic about improving their personal finances by the middle of next year, followed by Indonesians (74 per cent) and Thais (68 per cent).

Citi completes sale of Viet Nam consumer banking business to UOB group

Wednesday, Mar 01, 2023

Citi announced on Wednesday it has completed the sale of Citi’s Vietnam retail banking and consumer credit card businesses to United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), which includes the transfer of approximately 575 related staff.

Citi announces agreement to sell consumer bank to UOB Group

Friday, Jan 14, 2022

Citi on Friday announced it has reached an agreement with UOB Group (UOB) on the acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking franchises in Viet Nam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. 

UOB raises charter capital in Viet Nam

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021

“This fresh injection of capital demonstrates UOB’s commitment to deepening our presence in Viet Nam, and contributing to the country’s ongoing development," said Wee Ee Cheong, UOB Deputy Chairman and CEO.

Viet Nam is Asia’s bright spot amid trade tensions: UOB report

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019

Viet Nam is Asia’s bright spot amid trade tensions, said the latest report on Viet Nam’s economy by the United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), which forecast the country’s economy will expand 6.7 per cent in 2019.

UOB sets up Vietnam subsidiary

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2018

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has become the first Singaporean bank to open a foreign-owned subisdiary in Viet Nam.

UOB Viet Nam launch new app

Saturday, Jul 21, 2018

United Overseas Bank Vietnam Ltd has come out with a new mobile application that enables people to open personal bank accounts online and cut the time taken to open them from 45 minutes to 10 minutes.

UOB launches Business Banking service for SMEs

Friday, Oct 06, 2017

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched a Business Banking service dedicated to help small businesses in Viet Nam grow their business.  

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank licensed

Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017

Deputy chief inspector of the State Bank of Viet Nam Pham Huyen Anh on Tuesday granted business licence to the Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB).

Viet Nam to have more wholly foreign-owned bank

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2017

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV)’s Governor Le Minh Hung on Wednesday gave approval in principle to the Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) to open a 100-per cent foreign owned bank in Viet Nam.

United Overseas Bank to support innovative Fintech startups

Friday, Mar 10, 2017

The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched an innovation accelerator programme for applicants in Viet Nam in an aim to encourage the growth of (FinTech) start-ups.

MPI backs UOB request to open wholly-owned bank

Monday, Jun 01, 2015

The planning and investment ministry (MPI) has asked the government to allow Singapore''s United Overseas Bank (UOB) to open an 100 per cent invested bank.