Powerledger and Viet Nam Electricity launch first blockchain peer-to-peer energy trading project

Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023

Australian energy trading technology company, Powerledger, on Tuesday announced it’s partnering with Viet Nam Electricity Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) to launch Viet Nam''s first peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading project at the Australia-Viet Nam Forum on Energy Transition.

P2P lending needs better management to avoid black credit

Thursday, Jan 28, 2021

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has warned about the increasing use of foreign peer-to-peer (P2P) lending in Việt Nam with potential risks of black credit.

P2P firms waiting for a sandbox

Monday, Jul 06, 2020

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending companies expect that the sandbox for fintech would eliminate unscrupulous businesses and help the market grow significantly.

Fintech has huge opportunities in VN: experts

Tuesday, Oct 08, 2019

With cash still being the main payment mode, a youthful demographic and growing smartphone penetration, Viet Nam offers great opportunities for fintech developers, experts said.

P2P lending platform signs co-operation deal with Vietinbank Insurance

Friday, Jul 26, 2019

Vaymuon.vn – the largest peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform in Viet Nam – on Thursday signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Vietinbank Insurance Corporation to protect loans.

Credit institutions warned about P2P lending

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019

In a document sent to lenders this week, the SBV said the fourth Industrial Revolution has promoted the development of many new products and services, including P2P lending, which directly connects borrowers with lenders.

Government moves to legalise P2P lending

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2019

The Government will soon issue a decision to allow a pilot implementation of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending in the country before officially developing laws for the new form of business, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said.

Regulation needed for P2P loans

Monday, Feb 25, 2019

With peer-to-peer lending becoming increasingly popular in Viet Nam, experts said a legal framework is needed to regulate the activity to prevent loan-sharking.  

Central bank warns of P2P lending

Wednesday, Dec 26, 2018

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has warned local people and firms to consider carefully and be cautious before taking part in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending as there are many potential risks related to the service.

SBV working on framework for P2P lending

Wednesday, Oct 03, 2018

The State Bank of Viet Nam is carefully studying international models of peer-to-peer lending (P2P) to develop a legal framework to effectively manage the country’s nascent fintech business, according to SBV deputy governor Nguyen Kim Anh.

P2P lending company raises $3 million in funding

Tuesday, Oct 02, 2018

Viet Nam’s financial marketplace and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform Tima has raised US$3 million in Series B funding from Belt Road Capital Management (BRCM), a Greater Mekong-focused private equity fund, Tima announced on Monday.

Peer to peer lending becoming increasingly popular in VN

Thursday, Sep 06, 2018

Peer to peer, or P2P, lending has been developing rapidly around the world in recent years with the establishment of many online lending companies, experts have said.

Achain offers solutions to Blockchain scalability

Saturday, Mar 10, 2018

Achain, a public blockchain platform, offered solutions to problems related to blockchain scalability and adoption at the Viet Nam Blockchain Week on March 7 and 8.

SSC warns against investing in cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has warned about the risks arising from investing in financial technology (fintech).

Peer-to-peer lending gaining traction in VN

Monday, Jan 15, 2018

Lendbiz Joint Stock Company, which uses a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending model, was recently set up in Ha Noi.