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Factors potentially triggering the turmoil include monetary tightening, weak economic conditions, mismanagement, loss of confidence, maturity and currency mismatches, as well as instances of outright fraud and criminal activities. Most banks are resilient and avoid such difficulties -- but not all. Consequently, financial authorities must maintain preparedness to intervene whenever necessary, all while avoiding unintended consequences that could potentially sow the seeds of future banking crises. Global banking stress The current banking turmoil is largely due to the cycle of monetary tightening. Since early 2022, central banks have been quick to increase interest rates to bring inflation under control. In the United States, the effective Fed Funds rate increased by 500 basis points in just 14 months, a speed never observed since 1988. The European Central Bank has raised its policy rates by 400 basis points since mid-2022 and indicated that more rate hikes are forthcoming. … [Read more...] about Preparedness crucial in safeguarding banking sector

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Thanh Ha In the remaining months of 2023, monetary policy management is forecast to continue facing many challenges, as both the world and domestic economies are still experiencing complicated developments. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) continues to closely monitor economic and monetary developments at home and abroad in order to proactively and flexibly use monetary policy tools to control inflation and support economic growth. Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, Pham Thanh Ha, spoke with the media about the management of monetary policy. How have external difficulties and challenges, as well as within the country, affected monetary policy management in the first five months of the year? What solutions has the central bank implemented to ease the pressure? In the first months of 2023, many countries continued to face the risk of economic recession and high inflation. The trend of monetary tightening is … [Read more...] about SBV encouragse banks to reduce lending interest rates

Meanwhile, in late July or early August, VPBank is set to receive over $140 million from its arrangement to sell a 15 per cent stake to Japanese partner SMBC. The bank received a deposit equal to $156 million from the Japanes bank in mid-April. Many other lenders are currently mulling over plans to sell a stake in their businesses to foreign investors, with deals values at billions of US dollars. The most eminent among those involve Vietcombank and BIDV. Vietcombank is mulling over a private placement of over 307 million shares between 2023-2024 to a foreign financier. Assuming that the purchase price is set at around $4 a share, as was the ticker price at the close of business last week, the state lender would acquire approximately $1.2 billion from any deal. Besides selling stakes in the banks themselves, many local commercial lenders are being proactive in seeking foreign funding. Similarly, BIDV is seeking to sell a 9 per cent stake equal to over 455 million … [Read more...] about Local banks seek foreign funding

Fertiliser products of Petro Viet Nam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (DCM) being processed. DPM is among the Top 50 prestigious and effective public companies of 2023 (VIX50). — Photo DPM The Top 50 prestigious and effective public companies of 2023 (VIX50), recently announced by the Vietnam Report JSC, has witnessed a significant change compared to 2022 with cautious forecasts. This list in 2023 has seen an amazing change with the spectacular performance of the banking industry. The Vinhomes Joint Stock Company, topping the list in 2022, has been plunged to the bottom of the ranking to make room for the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam (Vietcombank). A series of popular enterprises such as Hoa Phat, Masan, The Gioi Di Dong had to leave the Top 10 list to make room for PetroVietnam Fertiliser and Chemicals Corporation (DPM); FPT Joint Stock Company and a series of banks such as Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank); Military … [Read more...] about Top 50 public companies of 2023 sees major changes

HCM City’s economic growth is expected to climb to 5.87 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, its leader has said. A view of HCM City at night. The city is expected to face economic headwinds during the rest of this year. — VNA/VNS Photo It was only 0.7 per cent in the first quarter. Speaking at a meeting on Tuesday, Phan Văn Mãi, chairman of its People’s Committee, said its economic growth in the first half is expected to be 3.55 per cent. Public spending in the first five months is expected to be worth VNĐ10.2 trillion (US$436.4 million), up 24 per cent year-on-year, he said. The global economic decline and high inflation will continue to affect the city’s economy across the board, hindering its recovery, he said. In May, the index of industrial production (IIP) rose by an estimated 1.5 per cent month-on-month and 5.5 per cent year-on-year. It was up 1.6 per cent year-on-year in the first five months. The services sector is expected to post the … [Read more...] about HCM City eyes jump in economic growth to 5.87% in Q2

15th National Assembly's fifth plenary session (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) deputies will, on May 25 morning, discuss in group a report on supplementary assessments on outcomes of the socio-economic development and State budget plans in 2022 and the implementation of such plans for the first months of this year, during its ongoing fifth plenary session. The thrift practice and wastefulness prevention in 2022, and the approval of the state budget settlement in 2021 are also to be discussed in the morning. Deputies will exchange views on the adjustment of investment policy of Ka Pet Reservoir Project in Ham Thuan Nam district in the south-central province of Binh Thuan and a decision on investment policy of a traffic road project from National Highway 27C to Provincial Road 656 in central Khanh Hoa province connecting with the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong and the central province of Ninh Thuan. They will scrutinise the assignment of lists … [Read more...] about Socio-economic situation report to be scrutinised during NA session

The plant, which is the largest solar power facility in the Central region of Vietnam, began construction on May 29, 2020, with a capacity of 330 MW and a total investment exceeding VND6.5 trillion ($277 million). On December 31, 2020, the Phu My Solar Power Plant started its commercial operation with an initial grid connection of 216 MW. The plant enjoyed a favourable power purchase price of 7.09 US cents/kWh over a 20-year period. After a two-year wait, the remaining 114 MW of the plant received official recognition for commercial operation on May 30 this year, making it the first successful renewable energy transitional project to achieve COD recognition. Bamboo Capital's completion of Phase 1 and Phase 3 of the power plant showcases its comprehensive approach and adherence to legal requirements. This accomplishment reinforces investor confidence and demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainable energy. With the entire 330 MW capacity of the Phu My Plant contributing to … [Read more...] about Phu My Solar Plant receives earliest COD

The mission was joined by delegates from the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam or PVN), the State Treasury of Vietnam, Hai Duong province, the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Medistar Co., Ltd., artists, and reporters from the central and local press agencies. During the six-day long voyage, around 300 delegates visited troops and people on Len Dao Island (Lansdowne Reef), An Bang Island (Amboyna Cay), Da Dong C Island (East London Reef), Truong Sa Dong Island (Central London Reef), Truong Sa (Spratly) Island, and DK1/20 platform, using Ship Truong Sa 571. On reaching each island, the visiting delegates made the most of their short time to visit troops’ barracks, meet and present gifts to, and have cultural and artistic exchanges with troops and people there. In addition, the delegation organized a cultural and artistic exchange to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 133rd birthday, paid tribute to naval troops who laid down their lives in the Truong Sa … [Read more...] about Thirteenth delegation concludes visit to Truong Sa archipelago and DK1 platform