Banks call for increase in foreign-owned shares limit

Friday, Nov 05, 2021

Vietnam Banks'' Asociation (VNBA) has been calling for an increase to foreign-owned shares limit in Vietnamese commercial banks, starting with those who have implemented Basel II successfully and are on their way to upgrade to Basel III. 

Vietcombank takes out top spot in Vietnam Report annual rankings

Wednesday, Jul 14, 2021

Vietcombank has taken out the top slot in Vietnam Report’s Top 10 Vietnamese Commercial Banks of 2021 ending months of speculation. The rankings, announced Tuesday, saw banks from all over Việt Nam ranked based on surveys, their financial capacity, AND...

Vietnam Report unveils top commercial banks

Thursday, Jun 27, 2019

Vietnam Report on Tuesday announced the ''Top 10 Vietnamese Commercial Banks in 2019'' based on their financial capacity, reputation and customer satisfaction.

IFC launches RPT governance course for VN banks

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) on December 13 launched an online course on Related Party Transactions Governance for Vietnamese commercial banks.

UK Fintech firm eyes Viet Nam’s banking sector

Wednesday, Mar 08, 2017

Opportunity Network, a UK-based FinTech company that offers banks a digital business matchmaking platform, on Wednesday announced plans to engage Vietnamese commercial banks in joining its fast-growing global partner network.  

New study sheds light on bank performance

Monday, May 16, 2016

The process of restructuring commercial banks in Viet Nam mostly focusses on mitigating negative effects and not on promoting positive factors.

SBV battles to control bad debts

Thursday, Aug 28, 2014

Total funds provided to cover any risk reached VND77.3 trillion (US$3.6 billion) by the end of June, up 10.9 per cent over the 2013-end figure. If the funds are put to use, the entire bad debt ratio will fall to 2.2 per cent.

Banks suffer to build risk funds

Monday, Aug 11, 2014

Several small Vietnamese banks have posted losses in Q2 after setting aside risk provision funds to control risks and push ahead with restructuring.

Crimes at major banks prompt call for oversight

Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014

The Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told the State Bank of Viet Nam to increase supervision at credit institutions to ensure a safe and sound monetary system.