Vietnam
Vietnam's VietinBank aims to lend $25.4-B in 2013
Vietnam's VietinBank aims to lend $25.4-B in 2013
VietinBank has set a lending growth target of 20 percent this year.
Vietnam’s banks hesitant to charge new ATM fees
Some Vietnamese banks will not charge fees for every ATM transaction.
Foreign stakes to rise in ‘weak' Vietnamese banks
The State Bank of Viet Nam may increase the limit on foreign ownership in ‘weak' banks.
Vietinbank to sell 20% stake to Japanese bank
Vietinbank will selll a 20 percent stake to the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ for US$743 million.
Vietnam's central bank gov blames media for bank problems
State Bank of Vietnam governor Nguyen Van Binh blamed media for 50 percent of the banking sector’s problems.
Asia Commercial Bank's net profit plunges 48% in 9M12
It's the largest decline ever.
Small Vietnamese banks self-restructure to survive
Their own restructuring plans.
Vietnamese Banks demand premium for payment in coins
Many customers are now complaining.
Vietnam's ACB divests 2 other banks of $216-M investments
Bank investments withrawn by another bank.
Vietnam promises huge cut in bank NPLs
Vietnam will take tough action to reduce NPLs to 3% to 4%.
Vietnam's bank chief to be grilled over irresponsible NPL comment
361 requests for formal explanation.
Is there any hope in stabilizing Vietnam's banking system?
Check out what Standard & Poor's has to say.
Vietnam’s NPLs grow to threatening proportions
Total non-performing loans jump to 66% from January to October.
National Australia Bank pays $88-M in class action settlement
A purely commercial decision made.
Vietnam grads struggle to get banking, finance jobs
An oversupply of economic university graduates.
Merger rumours between Sacombank, Eximbank getting louder
Increased share activity and chairman's departure.
Vietnam's biggest card unions to merge
Better card services in Vietnam.
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