Thailand's KBank explores major Vietnam acquisition deal

Thailand's KBank explores major Vietnam acquisition deal

Thailand's second-biggest lender Kasikornbank said Wednesday it is exploring an acquisition deal in Vietnam but that it is still not the time to announce the result if any.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Legal rules needed for grey areas to help unbanked, underbanked residents: experts

Legal rules needed for grey areas to help unbanked, underbanked residents: experts

Vietnam needs to build up a proper legal framework to help the consumer finance market develop in a healthy manner and better support the unbanked and underbanked in the country, a Tuesday workshop heard.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australia fund Sapien debuts in Vietnam, to invest $68 mln yearly

Australia fund Sapien debuts in Vietnam, to invest $68 mln yearly

Sapien Group, an Australia-based financial services group, launched its Vietnam chapter on Thursday, with a strategy to invest at least A$100 million ($67.8 million) in the Southeast Asian country annually.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7