United Nations Federal Credit Union Partners With Thunes for Mobile Money Transfers
The collaboration enables UNFCU members to transfer money to mobile wallets in select countries in local currencies.
IFC Loans to Vietnam Prosperity Bank and Oriental Bank to Boost Finance for Local Businesses Amid COVID-19, Support Economic Recovery
The aim of the additional financing is to help local businesses with disrupted cash flows sustain operations and maintain jobs.
COVID-19 Hits Remittances To Vietnam
Overseas remittances are expected to fall short of the target this year due to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns around the world.
Vietnam: Virtual Events Scheduled to Mark Cashless Day
Data from the State Bank of Vietnam shows that the number of non-cash transactions has been on a rise in Vietnam during the pandemic.
Symbiotics Arranges Two Green Bonds in Vietnam With EVNFinance for $6.25 Million
The proceeds will be used to fund solely green projects: renewable energy (C&I solar, roof-top solar), hydro power, and biomass energy.
Vietnam’s Timo Bank Builds With AWS to Promote Financial Inclusion
The cloud banking platform will help Timo scale its business and acquire 5 million new customers over the next three years.
Solidarity in Saving: Listening to Women's Needs During Crises
Based on 3,822 (majority women) VSLA member interviews, this brief represents quantitative data from Burundi, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Mali, Niger, and Vietnam.