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Day: November 18, 2024

Vietnam FDI in finance, banking, and insurance doubles in capital

Year-to-date, the sector has attracted six projects with a cumulative registered capital of US$121.42 million. The rise in capital highlights increased interest in Vietnam’s financial services landscape, as international investors recognise the potential for expansion in banking, insurance, and financial services…

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Vietnam car sales up 7 percent year-on-year by end October

Passenger cars led the market, with October sales hitting 26,453 units—up 4 percent from the same month last year. This category remains the backbone of Vietnam’s automotive industry, with year-to-date sales reaching 169,363 units. The steady growth highlights a consistent demand for personal vehicles among Vietnamese consumers…

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Vietnam bank deposits reach new high in August

Notably, withdrawals of said deposits could be problematic in that outstanding loans in Vietnam, as of the end of October, exceeded the volume of bank deposits by roughly 3.7 percent. This was reportedly putting liquidity pressure on banks which has become an ongoing theme in Vietnam’s banking industry this year. The issue, however, looks to be on the credit growth end rather than with respect to deposits…

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