Higher coverage helps SMEs recover faster

Tuesday, Jun 07, 2022

The Law on Support for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) took effect on January 1, 2018, but its programmes have not provided adequate coverage to make any big difference.

AkzoNobel rolls out Dulux paints replacement guarantee programme

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

AkzoNobel, the world’s leading paint and coating company, has launched the Dulux Promise - Triple Standard Guarantee in Viet Nam that offers an immediate replacement if customers experience any problems.

HDBank supports Vietnamese businesses’ imports of US agricultural products

Friday, Mar 27, 2020

Vietnamese importers now have more opportunities to link up with prestigious US exporters to import agricultural commodities at competitive prices under the US Department of Agriculture’s Export Credit Guarantee Programme (GSM-102) and HDBank’s financial sponsorship and credit guarantee.

Lazada launches milk guarantee programme

Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020

The Lazada Vietnam e-commerce platform has launched a powdered milk guarantee programme, providing customers with the convenience and full confidence to purchase powdered milk online.

Vingroup guarantees VinFast’s loans and bond issuance

Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019

Vingroup said it will guarantee payments worth VND30 trillion (US$1.3 billion) for the obligations of VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Co., Ltd. related to the issuance of corporate bonds and domestic and foreign loans in the 2019-20 period.

Credit funds to lend helping hand to SMEs

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2019

The firms enjoying the credit guarantee funds also includes the SMEs who suffer losses of finance and assets caused by natural disasters and those who go bankrupt in accordance with current law.

Guarantee for customs clearance to be piloted in 2021-22

Friday, Apr 19, 2019

The execution of guarantee for customs clearance will be piloted in 2021-22 in an effort to enhance trade facilitation, a customs official said.

Standard Chartered Viet Nam places REE’s $100 million fixed rate bonds

Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019

Standard Chartered Bank (Viet Nam) Limited on Tuesday successfully placed Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation’s (REE) inaugural VND2.3 trillion ($100 million) fixed rate bonds.

Government agrees to set up credit guarantee funds

Thursday, Apr 05, 2018

The Government has approved the establishment of credit guarantee funds for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate higher chances for them to get credit for production and business.

Phu Yen province sets up fund for SMEs

Monday, Jan 01, 2018

The south central coastal province of Phu Yen launched a credit guarantee fund for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on December 28.

Reforms needed to help SMEs get credit: experts

Monday, Sep 25, 2017

As the importance of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the Vietnamese economy grows, experts are calling on the Government to reform the system of credit guarantee funds that are designed to increase SMEs’ access to long-term financing.

Visa invitation and guarantees go online

Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

The Ministry of Public Security’s Immigration Management Department will officially launch online invitation and guarantee procedures for Viet Nam-based agencies, organisations and enterprises applying for Vietnamese visa for foreigners on July 1.  

HCM City guarantees loans worth VNĐ360 billion for SMEs

Monday, Dec 19, 2016

The HCM City Credit Guarantee Fund provided guarantees to eight projects of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2016 so they could get loans worth a total of VND360 billion (US$16.07 million).

Investment guarantees for VN investors

Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

For years, Viet Nam, as a developing country, has tried to reform its legal framework for investment to make it consistent with a market economy.

Vingroup sells $134m of corporate bonds

Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016

VIC announced that it has sold US$133.9 million of corporate bonds under the guarantee of Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank