VPBank praised for sustainability VPBank was named among the top 20 listed companies with the highest Việt Nam Sustainability Index (VNSI) in the market in the evaluation period in July 2020.

First supporting industry and manufacturing exhibition opened

More than 170 businesses with 250 booths are attending the Việt Nam International Supporting Industry and Manufacturing Exhibition (VIMEXPO) that opened in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Financial infrastructure key to economic recovery in Asia-Pacific: APEC

As financial markets have increasingly become globalised, a more robust regional financial infrastructure network is needed to facilitate trade among APEC-member economies, ensuring economic recovery and inclusive growth in the Asia Pacific region after the pandemic ends, according to Qamar Saleem, the International Finance Corporation’s Asia-Pacific manager for Financial Institutions Group Advisory Services.

ASEAN Navy Chiefs call for stronger co-operation

International co-operation at sea, manifested by the co-ordination of actions of countries at bilateral, regional and global levels, is indispensable to protect this essential living source and helps harmonise maritime activities and address trans-boundary challenges, according to a senior official.

IFC and An Phát Holdings to build Southeast Asia’s largest compostable material manufacturing plant

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) recently announced its co-operation with An Phát Holdings (APH) and an expected investment of US$20 million to fund APH’s first compostable material manufacturing plant in Việt Nam and the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

VPBank completes 92% of earnings plan The Việt Nam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has accomplished 92 per cent of the full-year pre-tax profit after nine months.

International CSR & Sustainability Summit 2020: Call for Business to Commit to A Higher Purpose Beyond Profits International CSR & Sustainability Summit 2020: Call for Business to Commit to A Higher Purpose Beyond Profits

VPBank and Proparco co-operate to promote green credit in Việt Nam VPBank and Proparco - the private sector financing branch of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a US$50 million loan with the aim of supporting climate-friendly initiatives, green and energy efficient projects, as well as small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

Childcare support key to keeping factories ticking over: experts

The export-oriented manufacturing sector has been a key driver of economic growth and job creation in Việt Nam, particularly for women who make up more than 80 per cent of the sector’s workforce. While the global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted demand, the manufacturing industry is well-positioned for recovery and growth, if workers can be retained.

Foreign banks confident and committed to VN's economy

International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced yesterday they have granted a US$70 million loan to Vietnamese Indo Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL Corp).