Kookmin Bank’s decision to raise its branches’ registered capital in just a short period of time indicates the bank is optimistic about business prospects in Vietnam.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) – Ho Chi Minh Branch has allowed Kookmin Bank – Ho Chi Minh Branch to raise its registered capital from US$70 million to US$100 million, raising the total amount the South Korean bank pumped into its two branches in Vietnam to nearly US$100 million.
South Korea-based Kookmin Bank pumped nearly US$100 million into its two branches in Vietnam. |
Previously, the SBV, the country’s central bank, had approved of Kookmin Bank – Hanoi Branch increasing its registered capital from US$35 million to US$100 million after one year of operation.
Kookmin Bank’s decision to raise its branches’ registered capital in just a short period of time indicates the bank’s optimism about business prospects in Vietnam.
Among foreign banks currently operating in Vietnam, South Korean banks have been actively expanding investment and operations, due to growing investment capital from South Korean firms to Vietnam.
In the first four months of 2020, South Korea took the first spot with regard to the number of investment projects in Vietnam with 265, followed by China with 135 and Japan with 116.
In early 2020, the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam (KorCham) requested the SBV to issue licenses for more South Korean banks to operate in Vietnam.
According to Korcham, a steady provision of capital from South Korean lenders is necessary for South Korean investors to invest in the country.
At a national online dialogue between Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the business community on May 9, Korcham Vice President Hong Sun said that South Korean enterprises held high regards for Vietnam’s efforts in improving the business environment.
Hong Sun said the Kocham is committed to encouraging high quality FDI inflows from South Korea to Vietnam.
“South Korean and Vietnamese firms would foster a stronger bond in establishing new supply chains amid the Covid-19 pandemic,” stated Hong Sun, adding South Korean firms would join Vietnam in its economic recovery efforts.
Other News
- Central bank to auction gold to calm domestic market
- Vietnam's Central Bank ready to steady foreign exchange market
- Finance ministry clears bottlenecks to pave way for stock market upgrade
- Over 60% of Vietnamese use QR codes to pay
- Casinos contribute US$370 million to state budget over 5 years
- Standard Chartered and IATA partner to launch IATA Pay in Vietnam
- Vietnam’s capital market shows positive signs: Finance Ministry
- Prime Minister urges banks to cut lending rates further
- Potential upgrade to emerging status may pull US$25 billion into Vietnam’s stock market
- Vietnam to finalize legal framework for digital assets in May
Trending
-
Vietnam celebrates Hung Kings Commemoration Day
-
Vietnam news in brief - April 18
-
Vietnam win first match of Asian U23 tournament
-
Colorful stage shows in Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area
-
It happened as it had to happen
-
Hanoi street where dead appliances come back to life
-
Vietnam’s economy urged to rely on internal strengths to weather global uncertainties: ADB
-
Vietnam, Thailand advance realization of “Three Connections” strategy
-
MICHELIN Guide sets its sights on Vietnam’s central region