Gauging efficient investment channels for the year

Gauging efficient investment channels for the year

Looking back on 2022, right from the outset of the year, the economy rebooted strongly, reflected in economic growth data and banks’ lending practice. Yet by the end of the year, there were signs growth slowing due to the impacts from external and internal factors on the economy.
Eye of the tiger can inspire path to growth

Eye of the tiger can inspire path to growth

Vietnam has stepped into 2022 with great expectations that the forthcoming year could lay the groundwork to cement the country’s growth trajectory in the Year of the Tiger. Senior economist Nguyen Tri Hieu delves into notable points of development scenarios.
Outlining deep scrutiny of HSBC Vietnam bond activity

Outlining deep scrutiny of HSBC Vietnam bond activity

Vietnam’s corporate bond market presents a good channel for capital mobilisation, even if still lacking a fully established legal framework and the presence of credit rating agencies. Amid this scenario, HSBC’s recent bond issuance is being deemed by some as simply a public relations stunt.