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A transaction at Military Bank (MBB). MBB rose 6.8 per cent last week. — Photo MBB Shares are predicted to continue their short-term uptrend thanks to the return of cash flow this week. The benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) had risen 2.5 per cent last week. An average of 917.3 million shares were traded on the southern exchange during each session last week, worth 15.6 trillion (US$664.3 million). With the positive movement of banking and large-cap groups, the market surpassed 1,080 points and closed with a good gain in the last session of last week. Liquidity also continued to increase, showing that investors' trading sentiment was more positive although profit-taking still presented in some sectors at the end of the session, said Viet Dragon Securities Co (VDSC). “With this development, investors can expect the cash flow to continue to support and help the market gradually move to higher price ranges in the near future.” “It is expected that … [Read more...] about Shares to keep uptrend this week

There are 9,953 Mobile Money service points nationwide. — Photo vnexpress.net Viet Nam had more than 3.9 million people using Mobile Money service by the beginning of last month, an increase of 6.3 per cent compared to March and three times higher compared to the same period last year. Statistics of the Viet Nam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) under the Ministry of Information and Communications show that the number of Mobile Money users in rural, mountainous, and remote areas reached more than 2.7 million customers, accounting for 69 per cent of service users. Currently, there are 9,953 Mobile Money service points nationwide, an increase of 12 per cent compared to March. The number of units accepting payment via Mobile Money reached 15,326 points, up 0.2 per cent. The total number of transactions including deposit, withdrawal, money transfer, and payment by Mobile Money is more than 26.1 million transactions, with a total transaction value of more than VND1.7 trillion … [Read more...] about Mobile Money has nearly 4 million users

Asia’s increased borrowing in recent decades has augmented the region’s exposure to rising interest rates and heightened market volatility, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the IMF’s latest report on May 25, over 18 per cent of Vietnamese enterprises were found to have an interest coverage ratio (ICR) below one, indicating a high risk of default as of June 2022. Additionally, 18.32 per cent of companies had an ICR between 1-4, making them vulnerable to increased borrowing costs, while 63.36 per cent had an ICR of four, signalling a good debt repayment capacity. The report attributes the heightened risks to the rising cost of borrowing, as central banks tighten monetary policies and increase interest rates to combat inflation. Despite maintaining growth rates, companies face significant pressure due to higher borrowing costs, reducing their ability to repay debts. As of mid-2022, 17 per cent of Asia’s corporate debt was held by firms with interest … [Read more...] about IMF highlights rising debt risks for Asian companies

Transactions at Vietcombank. — Photo courtesy of the bank The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) just allowed Vietcombank to raise its charter capital from VND47 trillion (US$2 billion) to VND55 trillion ($2.3 billion) by issuing shares to pay dividends from the remaining profits of 2019 and 2020. Previously, the bank’s 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders approved the issuance of 856.5 million dividend stocks at a rate of 18.1 per cent. Once the issuance is completed, its charter capital will increase by nearly VND8.6 trillion to more than VND55.89 trillion, thereby surpassing Vietinbank and BIDV to become the second largest bank, after VPbank. Vietcombank said that the mobilised capital will be spent on expanding the business scale to meet the economy’s requirements, and investing in improving management and operation plans. The bank also plans to issue a maximum of nearly 2.8 billion shares to pay dividends from the remaining profit of 2021 and the remaining profit … [Read more...] about Vietcombank permitted to raise capital to $2.3 billion

At the meeting between Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (second, left) and General Robert Brieger, Chairman of the EU Military Committee. (Photo: qdnd.vn) Singapore (VNA) – The Vietnamese delegation to the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, attended plenary sessions, the official banquet and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event, which took place in Singapore from June 2-4. At the meeting between Chien and General Robert Brieger, Chairman of the EU Military Committee, the two sides shared delight at the bilateral defence cooperation over the years on the foundation of the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) and the EU-Vietnam Framework Participation Agreement (FPA). Brieger thanked Vietnam for sending two officers to work as lecturers at the EU training mission in the Central African Republic, and affirmed that the EU will continue to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese delegation active at 20th Shangri-La Dialogue

On June 3, the Vietnam Sport Economy Summit 2023 took place in Hanoi with the coordination of the Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA), Central Committee’s Economic Commission and Vietcontent. Speakers at the Vietnam Sport Economy Summit 2023 on June 3, 2023 The first Vietnam Sport Economy Summit 2023, with the theme Unleashing the potential of the sports economy in the renovation period, included three discussions around the issue of cash flow in sports. Topics specific to each session included the business of sport and the central role of the league; professional sports leagues and related matters; as well as sports tournaments, school sports and related issues. The speakers gave views, opinions, and shared experiences on issues related to the management and development of Vietnam's sports economy both now and in the future. Dang Ha Viet, chairman of the Vietnam Sports Administration, said that the globalisation of the sports economy was increasingly developing in … [Read more...] about Vietnam Sport Economy Summit 2023

Manulife Vietnam repays over $34 million in light of accusations Lieutenant General To An Xo, the official spokesperson for Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, addressed inquiries from local media during a routine government press conference on June 3. It concerned the ongoing developments in the case involving Manulife Vietnam and Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) and accusations of illicitly transforming customers' savings deposits into life insurance agreements. Lieutenant General Xo disclosed that the police have received a total of 579 complaints and have taken decisive action in response to each one. According to local media Dantri, Lieutenant General Xo shared that as of May 31, Manulife Vietnam had received a staggering 6,060 complaints pertaining to insurance contracts. Out of this substantial number, Manulife has successfully addressed and resolved 3,553 of the complaints. "Manulife has demonstrated its commitment to resolving this issue by refunding a large sum of … [Read more...] about Manulife Vietnam repays over $34 million in light of accusations