US, StanChart promote clean energy investments in Vietnam

US, StanChart promote clean energy investments in Vietnam

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote clean energy investments in Vietnam.

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

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 5-6.7% in 2024: finance institutions

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 5-6.7% in 2024: finance institutions

Foreign organizations have expressed a positive outlook about Vietnam’s GDP growth next year on the basis that the country’s economic growth is likely to surpass 5% this year as forecast by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) has recognized 33 members for carrying out high quality, sustainable corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in Vietnam.

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

Standard Chartered to finance Vietnam firms $3 bln for climate change response

Standard Chartered to finance Vietnam firms $3 bln for climate change response

Standard Chartered Vietnam has signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) valued at approximately $3 billion in sustainable financing to support five companies in Vietnam in achieving their sustainability goals.

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

Vietnam economic expansion to hit 5.1% in Q3: Standard Chartered

Vietnam economic expansion to hit 5.1% in Q3: Standard Chartered

Vietnam’s GDP growth is likely to pick up to 5.1% year-on-year in Q3 this year, from 4.1% in Q2, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

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

Masan Group draws down first tranche of $650 mln syndicated loan amid volatile global banking market

Masan Group draws down first tranche of $650 mln syndicated loan amid volatile global banking market

Masan Group Corporation announced Thursday the successful disbursement of its $375 million, the underwritten tranche of its $650 million syndicated loan signed in February 2023.

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

Deposit interest rates at foreign banks lower than domestic peers

Deposit interest rates at foreign banks lower than domestic peers

While interest rates in the Vietnamese banking system are forecast to decrease in 2023 when macroeconomic conditions improve, the figures among foreign banks and branches in Vietnam are already lower than those of domestic peers.

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

26% of Vietnam investors make portfolio changes due to inflation: Standard Chartered

26% of Vietnam investors make portfolio changes due to inflation: Standard Chartered

In 2022, 26% of Vietnamese investors made new decisions for their portfolios while 25% spent less on their investment decisions because of inflation pressure, according to a new Standard Chartered report.

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