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

Vietnam aims to nearly double size of securities market in 2025

Vietnam aims to nearly double size of securities market in 2025

The Vietnamese government has set a target of raising its securities market capitalization to 100% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, nearly doubling its size as of end-2023.

Finance - Wed, January 3, 2024 | 9:48 am

$9 bln worth of private placement corporate bonds issued in 11 months

$9 bln worth of private placement corporate bonds issued in 11 months

The total value of corporate bonds issued in Vietnam via private placements in the first 11 months of the year is estimated at VND218.56 trillion ($8.98 billion), down 10.1% year-on-year, according to securities broker VNDirect.

Finance - Wed, December 6, 2023 | 7:57 am

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

Singapore’s Jardine Cycle & Carriage buys automaker Thaco bonds worth $350 mln

Singapore’s Jardine Cycle & Carriage buys automaker Thaco bonds worth $350 mln

Jardine Cycle & Carriage, an investment holding company in Singapore, has spent $350 million on buying bonds of Thaco, one of the biggest automakers in Vietnam, in a private placement.

Companies - Mon, November 20, 2023 | 4:22 pm

Vietnam gov’t raises $10.5 bln from bond sales in Jan-Oct

Vietnam gov’t raises $10.5 bln from bond sales in Jan-Oct

The State Treasury of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance mobilized VND256.13 trillion ($10.5 billion) from sales of government bonds in the year to October 31, meeting 64% of the full-year target.

Finance - Mon, November 6, 2023 | 10:56 am

70 Vietnam firms issue bonds worth $7.36 bln in 10 months

70 Vietnam firms issue bonds worth $7.36 bln in 10 months

Seventy companies in Vietnam raised a combined VND180.4 trillion ($7.36 billion) this year through October by issuing bonds, down 45% year-on-year, according to Finance Ministry data.

Finance - Sun, November 5, 2023 | 9:02 pm

Capital begins to flow into real estate developers

Capital begins to flow into real estate developers

Vietnam's real estate market has started to show signs of improved sentiment following a prolonged period of "capital hiccups" with many real estate companies announcing that they have successfully issued bonds or raised capital from funds and individual investors.

Real Estate - Thu, November 2, 2023 | 1:49 pm