GDP growth is strong, but public debt levels high. Yet, it is corporate debt levels which may be the issue
Peter Janssen explores the challenges facing Vietnam’s domestic environment, including its heavy dependence on exports to the US and tourists from China, as well as rising problems in its real estate sector.
KBank is taking a mobile-first approach as it expands to Vietnam.
Private enterprise is beginning to develop, but needs more — and different — incentives to flourish and scale up.
Emerging problems in the country’s property and bond markets are creating issues for Vietnam’s banking sector, which needs to boost its capitalisation.
Across south-east Asia, banks are contending with a wide range of issues and exposures as they look to steer towards profit growth.
Thailand’s economy is exploring foreign investment and infrastructure projects to give it a much-needed boost.
The Bank of Thailand’s deputy governor on reducing its sizeable household debt and non-performing loan levels, and returning the banking sector to growth.
When Thailand’s banks were hit with a ratings downgrade, it created uncertainty across the sector. With the country reopening to tourists and the banks exploring new growth models, there is hope of a return to form.
Laos has overcome a number of issues to bring itself into the capital markets, but needs to be wary of taking on a bigger burden than it can handle.
Although the region has arguably been slow off the mark in the adoption of green bonds, things are starting to change.
Tax hikes may be a speedy route to economic recovery in the Asean region.
Central banks in southeast Asia are grappling with a rise in non-performing loans across the region.
South-east Asian country organised a robust response to the pandemic, but concerns remain about its economy.
Thailand’s banks have used the lockdown period to prepare for the eventual return of tourists by investing heavily in digital banking.
Southeast Asian nation’s lenders are trying to look beyond pandemic in search of growth.
Myanmar is looking to the international banking and insurance community to strengthen its domestic market and tackle a legacy of NPLs.
Thailand’s private banking sector has come out into the open for the first time following changes to banking regulations. The Banker reports on its early progress.
The Philippines is seeking overseas investment, but its young population is giving local lenders plenty of opportunities for expansion.
Vietnam has seen a period of growth that has made its banks stronger than ever.
