Green taxonomy certification can help Vietnam attract funds for sustainable development: experts

Green taxonomy certification can help Vietnam attract funds for sustainable development: experts

The urgency of developing a legal framework to develop green credit and green bonds in order to attract funds for sustainable development was stressed by experts at a seminar Wednesday.

Economy - Wed, April 3, 2024 | 2:15 pm

International-standard green bond certification crucial for Vietnam: FiinRatings expert

International-standard green bond certification crucial for Vietnam: FiinRatings expert

Application of international certification standards is necessary to ensure the transparency and effectiveness of green bonds in Vietnam, wrote Nguyen Tung Anh, head of sustainable finance service at domestic credit ratings agency FiinRatings.

Finance - Wed, April 3, 2024 | 3:15 pm

The Investor to hold seminar on green credit, green bond legal framework on Wednesday

The Investor to hold seminar on green credit, green bond legal framework on Wednesday

The Investor will hold a seminar on green credit and green bonds on Wednesday (April 3) in a bid to discuss ways to remove bottlenecks in the legal framework and boost market development.

Finance - Wed, April 3, 2024 | 7:05 am

Vietnam corporate bond market size may rise 150% to hit $100 bln: minister

Vietnam corporate bond market size may rise 150% to hit $100 bln: minister

Vietnam's total outstanding corporate bonds issued via private placements may reach VND2,500 trillion (roughly $102 billion), or 25% of the country’s GDP, considerably up from the current 10% of GDP, said Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc.

Finance - Fri, February 16, 2024 | 10:08 am

Developers should lower real estate prices to pay bond debts: economist

Developers should lower real estate prices to pay bond debts: economist

Maturity pressure will remain a major obstacle for the Vietnamese corporate bond market in 2024, forcing businesses to sell or swap assets, writes economist Le Xuan Nghia, a member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, February 12, 2024 | 7:00 am

Vietnam bond market may be more vibrant in 2024: FiinRatings

Vietnam bond market may be more vibrant in 2024: FiinRatings

Vietnam’s corporate bond channel will be more vibrant this year than in 2023, forecast domestic credit ratings agency FiinRatings.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Thu, February 8, 2024 | 9:49 am

Vietnam corporate bond market recovers, $12.7 bln raised in 2023

Vietnam corporate bond market recovers, $12.7 bln raised in 2023

Companies in Vietnam raised a combined VND311.24 trillion ($12.77 billion) from selling bonds last year, up 22% year-on-year, Vietnam Bond Market Association data shows.

Finance - Mon, January 8, 2024 | 3:44 pm

Landmark anti-corruption cases help better Vietnam stock, bond markets: police officer

Landmark anti-corruption cases help better Vietnam stock, bond markets: police officer

Investigations into and the handling of a series of corruption cases in the private sector have helped improve the performance of the stock and bond markets, said a senior police official.

Finance - Sat, January 6, 2024 | 10:51 am

Vietnam corporate bond market warms up after doldrums

Vietnam corporate bond market warms up after doldrums

Vietnam’s corporate bond market is showing signs of warming up after a period of stagnation caused by scandals at real estate conglomerates and the finance ministry’s regulatory tightening.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Wed, December 27, 2023 | 10:44 am

Real estate developer Phat Dat clears bond debts, prepares for strong rebound: CEO

Real estate developer Phat Dat clears bond debts, prepares for strong rebound: CEO

Phat Dat Real Estate Development JSC’s bond debts reached zero on Monday after the firm made its final repayment, marking the massive efforts made to solve its bond issues amid the challenging real estate market. This is one of the conditions the firm has created for a strong rebound towards higher goals, said CEO Bui Quang Anh Vu.

Real Estate - Tue, December 26, 2023 | 11:54 am

Vietnam property developers need to optimize cheap foreign capital sources: expert

Vietnam property developers need to optimize cheap foreign capital sources: expert

Vietnam’s real estate companies should unleash capital sources by tapping into cheap foreign capital sources, restore market confidence, and remove barriers facing the bond market, said experts on Tuesday.

Real Estate - Wed, December 13, 2023 | 4:35 pm

Vietnam local currency bond markets grows 3.9% in Q3, yields up

Vietnam local currency bond markets grows 3.9% in Q3, yields up

Vietnam’s local currency (LCY) bond market grew 3.9% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter, driven by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) resuming issuance of treasury bills.

Finance - Tue, November 28, 2023 | 7:34 am

100 Vietnam bond issuers report late repayment of principal, interest in 11 months

100 Vietnam bond issuers report late repayment of principal, interest in 11 months

Around 100 bond issuers in Vietnam have reported delays in repaying principal and interest worth VND192 trillion ($7.92 billion) this year through November 21.

Finance - Mon, November 27, 2023 | 3:51 pm

Identify sustainable solutions to boost bond, realty markets: Vietnam PM

Identify sustainable solutions to boost bond, realty markets: Vietnam PM

Vietnam's finance ministry, the central bank and other agencies have been tasked with identifying fresh solutions to prevent unexpected negative impacts and boost the bond and realty markets.

Economy - Fri, November 24, 2023 | 4:19 pm