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Food exports face tougher multi-standard requirements

Food exports face tougher multi-standard requirements

The tighter requirements in Indonesia reflect a broader trend in global food markets, where exporters increasingly need to comply simultaneously with standards covering safety, traceability, certification, packaging, emissions and product data. 
FV Hospital unveils new brand positioning

FV Hospital unveils new brand positioning

FV Hospital, a member of Singapore’s Thomson Medical Group, has unveiled a new slogan, “A Standard of Medical Excellence,” 23 years after starting to deliver international quality healthcare in Việt Nam under its philosophy of “Trust in Medical Ethics”. 
AMRO lifts Việt Nam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent amid improving regional outlook

AMRO lifts Việt Nam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent amid improving regional outlook

AMRO has raised its forecast for Việt Nam''s economic growth to 7.5 per cent this year, joining a growing number of international institutions that have turned more optimistic about the country''s outlook.
AI platform launched to strengthen traceability of Vietnamese farm produce

AI platform launched to strengthen traceability of Vietnamese farm produce

A new AI-enabled platform is expected to reduce certification time, improve traceability and boost the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural exports.
Việt Nam urged to simplify green credit access for SMEs

Việt Nam urged to simplify green credit access for SMEs

Việt Nam should simplify certification requirements for green projects and build a digital data platform for environmental data to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access green loans, experts said at a conference on June 23.
New financial strategy aims to improve capital access for SMEs

New financial strategy aims to improve capital access for SMEs

Việt Nam has set a goal for at least 300,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to have outstanding loans at credit institutions by 2030 under the new national financial inclusion strategy.
Ministry proposes data, cash flow-driven lending to ease SMEs credit crunch

Ministry proposes data, cash flow-driven lending to ease SMEs’ credit crunch

Draft amendments to the Law on Support for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises aim to reduce SMEs’ dependence on collateral-backed borrowing and encourage banks to assess borrowers based on business performance, transaction data, cash flow and value chains.
Standard Chartered optimistic about Việt Nams economic growth outlook in 2026

Standard Chartered optimistic about Việt Nam’s economic growth outlook in 2026

Standard Chartered expects Việt Nam’s economic growth to moderate in the first half of the year before rebounding more clearly in the second half. GDP growth is projected at about 6.5 per cent in the first half, accelerating to around...
Nearly 17,000 join Standard Chartereds Fun Fit Fest to support community well-being

Nearly 17,000 join Standard Chartered’s Fun Fit Fest to support community well-being

The campaign, which ran ahead of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2025, inspired thousands to stay active while contributing to social causes.
ESG takes centre stage in Việt Nam business evolution

ESG takes centre stage in Việt Nam business evolution

The ESG Progress Tracker Survey Report 2025 revealed that 89 per cent of 174 respondents say they have made or plan to make an ESG commitment within the next 2-4 years, a significant increase from 80 per cent in 2022.
SP upgrades ratings of three banks, citing resilient economy

S&P upgrades ratings of three banks, citing resilient economy

The agency raised Vietcombank to BB+, Techcombank to BB and Eximbank to BB-, with stable outlooks, while upgrading Việt Nam’s BICRA to group 8 from 9.
Standard Chartered revises Việt Nams growth forecast in 2025

Standard Chartered revises Việt Nam's growth forecast in 2025

The bank expects growth to slow to 4.9 per cent year-on-year in the second half of 2025, from 7.5 per cent in H1.
Emissions regulations present challenges for State agencies and businesses

`Emissions regulations present challenges for State agencies and businesses

According to experts, one of the biggest obstacles lies in the fuel supply chain. The roadmap for Level 5 compliance demands high-quality fuel that is currently scarce in many parts of the country.
Standard Chartered has partnered with REE to promote gender-inclusive leadership in Việt Nam

Standard Chartered has partnered with REE to promote gender-inclusive leadership in Việt Nam

Standard Chartered has been a trusted partner in Việt Nam’s growth journey, combining international experience with strong local insight.
SMEs need solutions in accessing ESG capital

SMEs need solutions in accessing ESG capital

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), accounting for more than 90 per cent of all existing businesses, need solutions to help them access green capital.