HSBC Vietnam Facilitates International Investment in VNLIFE, Vietnam’s Second Unicorn
In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a hub for startups, closely competing with the likes of Indonesia and Singapore. The country has a dynamic startup environment with many entrepreneurs and companies engaged in the most promising sectors.
Vietnam’s GDP Growth Rate Estimated to be in the Range of 5-5.5% if Vaccine Rollout Races Up, HSBC Says
What no one had predicted was that the Covid virus would continue to mutate and mutate in a way that would make it far more virulent. Along came the Delta variant – a variant that spread so fast that it made it much harder to control.
New Publication Illustrates the Real Cost of Speeding on People and the Environment
Well-established evidence in the note makes a stronger case for lowering speed to be one of the most effective ways to enhance road safety. For example, a one percent increase in speed results in a 3.5 to 4-percent increase in deaths.
Standard Chartered Lowers Vietnam’s 2021 GDP Growth Forecast to 4.7%
According to the Bank, the COVID situation will likely continue to dampen inward investment for the rest of 2021 and may create further tourism uncertainty.
Standard Chartered Vietnam Increases Charter Capital, Reinforcing its Local Commitment
Standard Chartered has been investing significantly in Vietnam over the last few years and growing its business across the country.
Be Group partnering up with VPBank to launch Cake digital bank
Be Group (the developer of Be ride-hailing app) and VPBank have officially introduced Cake digital bank, a new solution for e-banking. This is the first time that a digital bank will appear on the interface of a ride-hailing app in Vietnam.
Banks to stop issuing magnetic strip cards in three months
Vietnamese banks will only be allowed to issue chip cards from March 31, 2021, according to a State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) draft circular.
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