new regulations set to aid growth in bond market

New regulations set to aid growth in bond market

Vietnam’s corporate bond market is ready for growth as new regulations come into place, and businesses seek alternative methods to raise money.
korean investors on ma offensive

Korean investors  on M&A offensive

Financial institutions in Vietnam have welcomed the fresh influx of South Korean partners, who look to support the growing flow of capital between the two countries.
vnd expected to remain stable in strenuous year

VND expected to remain stable in strenuous year

The Vietnamese dong is expected to remain stable in 2019, but global volatilities may continue to threaten the export-dependent currency.
banks brace for tough year as basel ii looms

Banks brace for tough year as Basel II looms

Banks in Vietnam are expecting a tough year ahead as Basel II looms near and retail profits tighten. 
vietnam property outlook 2018 unveils latest real estate trends

Vietnam Property Outlook 2018 unveils latest real estate trends

The 526-page Vietnam Property Outlook 2018 will be published in English and Vietnamese on January 9, providing a comprehensive look at the Vietnamese real estate market and honouring top developers.
new initiative designed to boost uk vietnam trade

New initiative designed to boost UK-Vietnam trade

The “Vietnam: Ready to Trade” initiative has been launched by KPMG Vietnam in an effort to facilitate business between the UK, Vietnam, and other markets in the Brexit era.
microfinance from vbsp helps young entrepreneurs in thanh hoa

Microfinance from VBSP helps young entrepreneurs in Thanh Hoa

With financial help from Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP), scores of young people in the central province of Thanh Hoa have realised their dream of setting up their own business.
thaibevs designs with sabeco fol

ThaiBev’s designs with Sabeco FOL

One of Southeast Asia’s biggest beverage companies will have an opportunity to have a full takeover of Sabeco after the Vietnamese brewery removes the limit on foreign ownership.
ifc works up vietnams appetite for food safety standards

IFC works up Vietnam’s appetite for food safety standards

Businesses and investors can make big money from higher food safety standards. Rana Karadsheh, IFC Asia director for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, shared her thoughts with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
vbsp hung yen strives for greater efficiency in microfinance

VBSP Hung Yen strives for greater efficiency in microfinance

Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) in Hung Yen province looks back at its accomplishments in the past 16 years and expects an ever stronger future for microfinance in the area.
fol ambiguities in new securities law

FOL ambiguities in new Securities Law

Vietnam’s revised Securities Law promises to ease restrictions on foreign ownership, although details of the draft bill remain challenged by market participants.
vbsp creating jobs for farmers

VBSP creating jobs for farmers

By taking out loans from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies, various families in rural areas have gained access to credit for business activities. They have become better off and created jobs for others, extending the social effect of loan programmes.
kpmg tax institute returns with 2018 edition

KPMG Tax Institute returns with 2018 edition

The 2018 instalment of the annual tax seminar by KPMG Vietnam recorded the highest number of participants ever.
vlca 2018 praises worthy winners

VLCA 2018 praises worthy winners

A major awards ceremony has honoured companies with strong corporate governance and sustainability reports, in an effort to extend good reporting practices to the entire stock market and bring Vietnam closer to overseas capital inflows.
vietnam listed company awards 2018 honours winners

Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2018 honours winners

The Vietnam Listed Company Awards unveiled the winning reports of the 2018 season.