The awards are held annually and have an independent evaluation process by a council of leading international finance, banking, and capital markets professionals
Sophie Dao
Sophie Dao
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ReviewsTravel
Here’s why Vietnam is among the world’s top five most sought-after destinations this summer
by Sophie DaoSummer is a great time for travel, and Asia or Europe are perfect destinations during this season due to the many events taking place in each location.
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Finance
Vietnam’s VPBank earns nearly VND36 trillion by selling 15% stake to Japan’s SMBC Bank
by Sophie DaoThis investment deal brings the owner’s capital of VPBank to approximately VND 140 trillion, making it the second-highest in Vietnam’s banking system.
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BusinessReviews
Why many foreign businesses in Vietnam are struggling to obtain work permits for their foreign employees?
by Sophie DaoIt takes two to three months to get the work permits for foreign staff, and in some cases, up to six months
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Business
TNEX named “Best Digital-only Bank in Vietnam” by The Asian Banker for the second year in a row
by Sophie DaoTNEX is a regular in The Asian Banker’s World’s Best Digital Banks Awards, which recognise banks that stand out for their digital offering and innovation strategy to offer their customers ta state-of-the art customer experience.
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Finance
Vietnam Maritime Bank lures oversea investors as foreign ownership limit nears cap
by Sophie DaoRecently, MSB was granted the best credit limit among banks by the State Bank of Vietnam at 13.5%, mainly due to the much lower LDR ratio compared to other banks
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Currently, VIB has the leading retail proportion in the industry, with nearly 90% of its credit portfolio, and leads the market share in many areas such as lending for house, car, and credit card purchases
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BusinessReviews
Do you think that work permit requirements for foreign workers in Vietnam remain complicated? and How to fix it?
by Sophie DaoEven individuals like tech billionaire Bill Gates would not qualify for a work permit in Vietnam due to the lack of a university degree
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Business
International tourists to Vietnam hits record high since the pandemic as trade surplus is double monthly average
by Sophie DaoHowever, there is a need for greater attention to be paid to the use of emitters, as price pressure is on the rise.
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Reviews
Why Vietnamese pho, banh mi and iced coffee listed among must-try F&B in Southeast Asia?
by Sophie DaoWhen you think of Vietnamese cuisine, what’s the first dish that comes to mind? Is it pho, banh mi or iced coffee? These are all classic dishes, and you’ve already covered three out of the dishes on our list. However, there are still plenty more to explore.
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Under a new decree, issuers are now permitted to extend payments for up to two years and to pay with other assets if they fail to redeem the bonds on time. This replaces the previous term that prevented issuers from changing the terms of an issued bond.
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EnterpriseTrending
Everything to know about work permit for foreign employee in Vietnam
by Sophie DaoThis quick guide provides a concise reference to help with navigating the work permit application process in Vietnam