Maritime Bank approved to implement Basel II standards The State Bank of Viet Nam has approved Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) to apply the Basel II standards, which are recommendations on banking laws and regulations issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

More than 700 cyber attacks seen in May The Việt Nam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) under the Ministry of Information and Communications has reported that it detected 739 cyber-attacks on Việt Nam's information systems in May or 23 attacks per day.

Banks compete for customers in credit card market Competition in the country’s credit card market has become stiff as foreign and domestic banks as well as finance companies gain shares in the market.

Việt Nam has perfect environment for cashless payment to develop: executives

Along with the development of modern technology and retail sector, cashless payment is widely used in the country with the participations of many players from different sectors including banks, retail companies and cashless payment method providers. Việt Nam News reporter Thu Ngân talks with exclusives from companies to share their view about the development, the trend and the security of cashless payment in Việt Nam in the coming time.

High profits lead to stiff competition in credit card market Both domestic and foreign banks are offering preferential programmes to lure more credit card holders to compete for a larger market and a piece of the high profits generated by the credit card segment.

Ingenico answers consumers' call for more payment options through new LinkPlus solution Ingenico answers consumers' call for more payment options through new LinkPlus solution

LOTTE Finance launches credit cards with annual fee cashback for life

On April 24, LOTTE Finance Vietnam Co. Ltd (LOTTE Finance) launched LOTTE FINANCE credit card products with benefits such as annual fee cashback for life and discounts and bonus points at LOTTE Group's service system including food chain, coffee shops and cinemas. The credit card launch marks an important milestone in positioning LOTTE Finance’s premium brand in Viet Nam’s market, while demonstrating the company's commitment and efforts in its journey to become a trusted and beloved financial partner by Vietnamese people.

Việt Nam to have first helicopter ride-hailing service Vietnamese ride-hailing firm FastGo on Thursday announced its plan to launch the country’s first helicopter ride-hailing service - FastSky - in Hà Nội by the end of this month.

Sacombank offers summer vacation deals on credit cards

Sacombank has announced promotions for international credit cards holders when they book air tickets, hotels and sightseeing services or spend when travelling under programmes it has launched for the summer holidays.

Lotte Finance admitted to Vietnam Banking Association

Lotte Vietnam Finance Company Limited (Lotte Finance) has become the first Korean financial institution to become an official member of the Việt Nam Banking Association (VBA).