For small enterprises, transparency holds key to access to funds

Information transparency is one of the key factors that enable small businesses to borrow from credit institutions, according to economists.

Risk of losses, lack of collateral and early repayment pressure make it difficult for startups to borrow from banks.

Vietnam’s SMEs are hungry for credit, but banks have to change their ‘risk appetite’ to respond positively, an expert says.

October 29, 2018 | 10:43 am GMT+7

A Ministry of Finance assessment of Japanese ODA projects contains inaccuracies, the Japan International Cooperation Agency claims.

September 08, 2018 | 08:45 pm GMT+7

A recent survey found that 217 out of 504 questioned businesses in various sectors could not get bank loans for lack of collateral.

September 04, 2018 | 10:44 am GMT+7

Chinese ODA costs more and the quality of work by Chinese contractors is not guaranteed, a ministry report says.

August 16, 2018 | 08:42 am GMT+7

The Vietnamese branch of Bangkok Bank has sought permission to lend more as it nears the 15 percent annual growth limit.

August 03, 2018 | 09:34 am GMT+7

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for a drastic reduction in administrative procedures and easier access to agricultural loans.

August 01, 2018 | 08:39 am GMT+7

Mortgage rates have increased 1-2 percentage points over the past few months.

May 17, 2018 | 02:52 pm GMT+7

The money will be sourced mostly from domestic loans.

April 24, 2018 | 03:54 pm GMT+7

Lenders should avoid 'risky areas' and instead prioritize the manufacturing sector, the State Bank said.

January 25, 2018 | 04:50 pm GMT+7

High-tech agriculture will allow the country to compete with others in the future, officials say.

December 20, 2016 | 10:19 am GMT+7