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Image: HSBC helps Masan Group access US$600-million loan facility

HSBC helps Masan Group access US$600-million loan facility

HCMC – HSBC Vietnam has worked with several other banks to provide Masan Group Corporation, or Masan, and the Sherpa Company Limited, a subsidiary of Masan, with a US$600-million syndicated term loan to facilitate their investment. The loan aims to support Masan’s strategic long-term objectives

Image: Vietnam’s Economy Faces Near Term Uncertainty, Economists Say

Vietnam’s Economy Faces Near Term Uncertainty, Economists Say

The Q3-2021 lockdowns affected about 28.2 million workers, including a loss of 2.5 million in jobs and an increase in the unemployment rate to a record high 3.7 percent.

Image: Vietnam’s Ability to Weather External Shocks Has Faded in 2021, HSBC Says

Vietnam’s Ability to Weather External Shocks Has Faded in 2021, HSBC Says

Fading protection in 2021. Vietnam’s ability to guard against external risks has been strong over the years, thanks to its shift to a current account surplus, as its trade surplus widened. However, the protection is fading in 2021.

Image: Fitch Affirms Outlook on Standard Chartered Vietnam at Positive

Fitch Affirms Outlook on Standard Chartered Vietnam at Positive

Fitch’s ratings are driven by the institutional support from100% shareholder, Standard Chartered Bank, for Standard Chartered Vietnam given itsimportant role in the group's broader South-East Asia strategy.