Country: Vietnam Page 9 / 11
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- August 18 2016
Vietnam sets social and health insurance targets
The country is aiming for at least 50% of the population to have social insurance coverage by 2020.
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- July 26 2016
Vietnamese life market booming
Total life insurance premiums reached close to US$1bn for the first half of 2016, according to the Vietnam Insurance Supervisory Authority.
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- July 20 2016
Manulife Vietnam gets green light to raise charter capital
The approval means Manulife Vietnam can raise its charter capital by 38%, its second hike in eight months.
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- July 19 2016
Vietnam imposes ceiling on foreign reinsurance
Foreign companies can now only reinsure up to 90% of their total insurance liability due to ‘issues with overseas reinsurance’.
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- July 18 2016
FWD signs Vietnam distribution agreement
The 15-year bancassurance deal solidifies FWD’s market entry as it completes the acquisition of Great Eastern Life Vietnam.
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- July 14 2016
Vietnam’s insurance industry investment up 500%
Last year was a successful one for Vietnamese insurers after total premiums recorded the sharpest increase in the last 10 years.
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- June 8 2016
Great Eastern sells Vietnam business to FWD
The OCBC-owned insurer is selling its business in the country to FWD Life Insurance for US$48.2 million.
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- June 3 2016
Philippine insurance regulator named first Mefin head
Emmanuel Dooc will chair the newly created Mututal Exchange Forum on Inclusive Insurance in Asia.
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- May 19 2016
Vietnamese insurers told to gear up for AEC and TPP
The country's legal framework for the sector is outdated and incomplete, and the industry lacks good governance, says one critic.
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- May 13 2016
Tokio Marine raises stake in Vietnamese JV
The Japanese insurer is raising its stake in Bao Viet Tokio Marine Insurance to 51% from 49%.
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- April 28 2016
Vietnam plagued with malware
The country continues to be targeted by hackers linked to the political dispute over the South China Sea.
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- March 21 2016
World Bank support for Vietnam’s healthcare goal
The programme to assure local access to medical services has received the full support of the bank.
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- March 11 2016
Asean offers big potential for Vietnamese firms
An official at the country's finance ministry says the Asean Economic Community will provide substantial opportunities.
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- February 16 2016
Vietnam on track for double-digit growth this year
The country's finance ministry said premium income in 2015 climbed by 21.4% to US$3 billion.
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- January 20 2016
Dai-ichi Life in distribution deal with Vietnam Post
Japan's third-largest life insurer will sell its products exclusively at branches of state-run Vietnam Post.
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- January 20 2016
QBE appoints Anthony Cloney to head Vietnam
A QBE veteran, he will be responsible for developing and steering strategic initiatives in the country.
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- January 13 2016
Fairfax buys 35% stake in Vietnamese insurer
The insurance arm of Hanoi-based BIDV has sold up to 41 million new shares for an undisclosed sum.
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- January 12 2016
Vietnam offers more social insurance incentives
Sweeteners include subsidies, elimination of age limits and more choices in payment terms.
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- December 29 2015
Vietnam’s insurance industry invests US$6.7 in economy
Long term government bonds seen as popular investment among life and nonlife firms in 2015
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- December 17 2015
Vietnam market up 22% this year
The country's insurance market registered its best performance during the past five years.
