investors doubt brokerages blacklist target

Investors doubt brokerages’ blacklist target

The market watchdog has announced securities firm blacklist to protect investors’ rights.
mekong capital revises efforts to raise 150m fund

Mekong Capital revises efforts to raise $150m fund

A Vietnam-focused private equity investment fund management company plans to revive efforts to launch an entirely new fund to invest in the country’s rapidly growing consumer sector.
dong appreciates on rising dollar inflows

Dong appreciates on rising dollar inflows

Strong foreign cash inflows could be behind the recent sharp appreciation of the Vietnamese dong. Vietcombank statistics revealed dong appreciated around 1.15 per cent against dollar in the year to date, a move that might surprise investors.
sme has back to wall as ssc looks to play tough

SME has back to wall as SSC looks to play tough

Vietnam may see its first forced closure of a securities company after market regulators shut down key operations at SME Securities.
bvsc completes biggest ma deal

BVSC completes biggest M&A deal

Bao Viet Securities Company (BVSC) announced it has successfully completed the merger of Vinpearl into Vincom, Vietnam’s biggest ever merger.
sudico silent over vocal egm request

Sudico silent over vocal EGM request

The tussle between Vietnam’s leading property developer Song Da Group and Sudico has taken a new turn after Sudico failed to organise an extraordinary general meeting requested by Song Da, its largest shareholder.
government to support markets

Government to support markets

Stock market observers have new reason to be optimistic after Vietnam’s prime minister raised the possibility of measures aimed at boosting the prospects of the country’s ailing bourses.
sbs set for overhaul

SBS set for overhaul

Local brokerage Sacombank Securities looks for a major shake-up after a decision by founder company Sacombank to ditch most of its holding in the securities firm.
wss to defend pvfi proceedings

WSS to defend PVFI proceedings

A legal wrangle between Wall Street Securities and PetroVietnam Trade Union Financial Investment Company is taking its toll on the brokerage.
consumer driven firms enjoying record growth

Consumer-driven firms enjoying record growth

Vietnam’s consumer-driven companies are having excellent 2011 despite a dark economy. “With a booming population, rising educational levels and the upward trend of income growth expected to continue, Vietnam’s consumer market should continue to flourish,” said B. Alexander Frank, an investment consultant in Hanoi.
sudico shares feeling great market heat

Sudico shares feeling great market heat

Messy management issues at property giant Sudico are playing havoc with the company’s prospects, but there is no sign of a resolution on the immediate horizon.
investors look for vital signs of market life

Investors look for vital signs of market life

Despite a gloomy domestic stock market outlook, numerous retail investors are prepared to play the waiting game for the market to sparkle again.
market liquidity soars as investors roll up sleeves

Market liquidity soars as investors roll up sleeves

Vietnam’s stock market liquidity has spiked as money floods in to absorb domestic equities.
interest rates are set to head south

Interest rates are set to head south

Analysts are predicting interest rates will fall in tandem with inflation this year.
institutional investors leading the charge

Institutional investors leading the charge

Recent higher-than-expected stock market rises may be a sign of increased confidence in Vietnam, especially among institutional investors.