Vietnam targets launch of central counterparty clearing mechanism in early 2027

Vietnam targets launch of central counterparty clearing mechanism in early 2027

Vietnam's securities regulator is aiming to launch a central counterparty clearing (CCP) mechanism in the first quarter of 2027, a key step in strengthening market infrastructure and meeting international criteria for a stock market status upgrade.

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From refreshment to experience: A consumer trend emerging this summer

From refreshment to experience: A consumer trend emerging this summer

As temperatures rise across Vietnam, demand for soft drinks typically surges. But beyond seeking refreshment and an energy boost, many consumers are developing a new habit after finishing their beverages: peeling back bottle labels, entering promotional codes and receiving results on their phones within seconds.

Petrolimex seeks to sell entire treasury stock holdings as shares remain 43% below peak

Petrolimex seeks to sell entire treasury stock holdings as shares remain 43% below peak

The stock market: Bottom-up

The stock market: Bottom-up

Foreign investors sold $9 billion worth of Vietnamese stocks over the last two years but will likely deploy some money back into the market given the imminent FTSE upgrade to EM status, write VinaCapital's chief economist Michael Kokalari and senior economist Thai Viet Trinh.

Vietnam targets launch of central counterparty clearing mechanism in early 2027

Vietnam targets launch of central counterparty clearing mechanism in early 2027

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand's GDP grew by 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a full-year growth of 2.4%, beating expectations, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

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