FTSE Russell, Morgan Stanley work with Vietnam on stock market status upgrade

FTSE Russell, Morgan Stanley work with Vietnam on stock market status upgrade

State Securities Commission (SSC) chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong met with representatives from rating organizations FTSE Russell and Morgan Stanley Thursday to discuss Vietnam’s stock market status upgrade.

Finance - Fri, April 12, 2024 | 8:01 pm GTM+7

Vietnam to increase gold bar supply, narrow global-domestic price difference

Vietnam to increase gold bar supply, narrow global-domestic price difference

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will increase gold bullion supply in order to reduce the disparity between domestic and world prices as locals have rushed to trade the metal in recent weeks.

Finance - Fri, April 12, 2024 | 5:35 pm GTM+7

Vietnam major bourse likely to launch new trading platform KRX next month

Vietnam major bourse likely to launch new trading platform KRX next month

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) is likely to put into operation its new trading platform Korea Exchange (KRX) in May after several delays, said a brokerage executive.

Finance - Tue, April 9, 2024 | 11:22 am GTM+7

The Investor holds seminar to discuss cybersecurity in securities sector after VNDirect attack

The Investor holds seminar to discuss cybersecurity in securities sector after VNDirect attack

The Investor is holding a seminar on Tuesday morning to discuss information security solutions in the securities sector after the recent attack on leading brokerage house VNDirect.

Finance - Tue, April 9, 2024 | 9:44 am GTM+7

Investors need patience amid high market volatility: brokers

Investors need patience amid high market volatility: brokers

The VND/USD exchange rate is continuing to climb, and amid high market volatility, stock investors need to patiently observe market developments and wait for a short-term balance zone, according to Vietnamese brokers.

Finance - Sun, April 7, 2024 | 3:13 pm GTM+7

Vietcap jumps two notches to 6th among top brokers in Vietnam

Vietcap jumps two notches to 6th among top brokers in Vietnam

Vietcap Securities climbed two notches to sixth place among the top ten brokers in Vietnam in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, announced the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

Finance - Fri, April 5, 2024 | 9:23 am GTM+7

Property developer Novaland's stock green-lighted to resume margin trading

Property developer Novaland's stock green-lighted to resume margin trading

The ticker of major real estate developer Novaland, NVL, has been removed from the list ineligible for margin trading at the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

Finance - Thu, April 4, 2024 | 4:38 pm GTM+7

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 GTM+7

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 GTM+7

Green finance a must for Vietnam to realize sustainable development goals: scholar

Green finance a must for Vietnam to realize sustainable development goals: scholar

Developing green finance is one of the orientations set by the Vietnamese government to promote environmental protection projects and improve green production efficiency among businesses, thereby helping Vietnam fulfill its sustainable development goals, said Truong Hoang Diep Huong, a scholar from the Banking Academy of Vietnam.

Banking & Finance - Tue, April 2, 2024 | 7:24 am GTM+7

Vietnamese broker VNDirect reconnected with stock exchanges after ransomware attack

Vietnamese broker VNDirect reconnected with stock exchanges after ransomware attack

VNDirect Securities JSC has been allowed to resume its connections to the Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi stock exchanges since Monday, one week after enduring a ransomware attack.

Finance - Mon, April 1, 2024 | 10:17 am GTM+7

Broker VNDirect set to resume operations next Monday after ransomware attack

Broker VNDirect set to resume operations next Monday after ransomware attack

Leading brokerage house VNDirect Securities is completing procedures to get re-connected to the Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi stock exchanges (HoSE and HNX) with a plan to resume operations next Monday after a ransomware attack forced its suspension.

Finance - Fri, March 29, 2024 | 1:42 pm GTM+7

FTSE retains Vietnam in watch list for reclassification to emerging market status

FTSE retains Vietnam in watch list for reclassification to emerging market status

FTSE Russell, one of global index providers, has kept Vietnam in its watch list for possible reclassification to a secondary emerging market from a frontier market currently.

Finance - Thu, March 28, 2024 | 3:39 pm GTM+7

VPS, SSI lead stockbrokers in software investment

VPS, SSI lead stockbrokers in software investment

Leading Vietnamese stockbrokers VPS Securities and SSI Securities have made the strongest investments in software among brokerage houses in the country.

Finance - Tue, March 26, 2024 | 10:03 pm GTM+7

Vietnam securities firms urged to strengthen cybersecurity after VNDirect hack

Vietnam securities firms urged to strengthen cybersecurity after VNDirect hack

The State Securities Commission (SSC), Vietnam’s stock market watchdog, has instructed securities companies to enhance cybersecurity following a ransomware attack on VNDirect Securities that left the leading broker unable to restore its trading system.

Finance - Tue, March 26, 2024 | 10:19 am GTM+7

Vietnam securities stocks nosedive as cyberattack hits leading broker

Vietnam securities stocks nosedive as cyberattack hits leading broker

Vietnamese securities stocks dropped sharply Monday afternoon after leading brokerage house VNDirect Securities said it had not been able to recover from a cyberattack that paralyzed its electronic platforms.

Finance - Mon, March 25, 2024 | 4:34 pm GTM+7

Public companies to disclose information in English from 2025

Public companies to disclose information in English from 2025

Public companies will have to disclose information in English, starting 2025, according to a draft circular issued by the Ministry of Finance in line with a request from the State Securities Commission (SSC) of Vietnam.

Finance - Thu, March 21, 2024 | 3:34 pm GTM+7

Foreign investors to be allowed to trade stocks in Vietnam without pre-funding: draft circular

Foreign investors to be allowed to trade stocks in Vietnam without pre-funding: draft circular

Foreign institutional investors will not have to deposit 100% of the transaction value before trading stocks in Vietnam, according to a draft circular.

Finance - Thu, March 21, 2024 | 10:54 am GTM+7

Vietnam third largest cryptocurrency gainer in 2023: US analysis firm

Vietnam third largest cryptocurrency gainer in 2023: US analysis firm

Vietnam ranked third in the world for cryptocurrency gains in 2023, only after the U.S. and UK, with nearly $1.2 billion, according to U.S. blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

Finance - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 2:45 pm GTM+7