illegal import of livestock and poultry soars in first nine months

Illegal import of livestock and poultry soars in first nine months

Vietnam has reported an increase in smuggled meat imports with 131 cases detected in the first nine months of this year, up 14.5 per cent on-year.
vietnam closer to emerging market status

Vietnam closer to emerging market status

Vietnam’s decade-long quest to transition from a frontier to an emerging securities market underscores the pressing need for technological, regulatory, and risk management reforms to foster a robust and investor-centric ecosystem.
overseas listings require caution amid many pitfalls

Overseas listings require caution amid many pitfalls

Vietnamese businesses have been increasingly showing interest in listing their stocks on foreign exchanges, yet there are certain caveats to note. Dr. Ho Quoc Tuan, senior lecturer at the University of Bristol, spoke with VIR’s Lan Huong about factors Vietnamese companies should know when aiming for international listings.
smbc nikko securities fully divests from petrovietnam securities

SMBC Nikko Securities fully divests from PetroVietnam Securities

SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. has sold more than 8.9 million PSI shares since October 6, accounting for a just-under 15 per cent stake in the brokerage, according to the Hanoi Stock Exchange.
bank stocks remain lucrative

Bank stocks remain lucrative

Despite the recent market uncertainty, bank stocks remain appealling to investors as several lenders promise upbeat returns in the forthcoming period.
just 13 per cent ready for krx system rollout

Just 13 per cent ready for KRX system rollout

Over 77 per cent of securities firms in Vietnam have successfully tested the Korean Exchange (KRX) system functions, yet a mere 13 per cent are assessed as being ready for the system's live deployment.
mb digital leadership celebrated from asia pacific to vietnam

MB digital leadership celebrated from Asia-Pacific to Vietnam

Hanoi-headquartered Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has reinforced its digital leadership with a streak of prestigious recognitions, underscoring its innovative approaches and consistent performance in the regional business landscape, while contributing commendably to community service.
corporate bond registration fall below expectations

Corporate bond registration fall below expectations

Less than 10 per cent of corporate bonds have been registered on the Hanoi Stock Exchange’s trading platform, falling behind schedule and prompting discussions on extending trading regulations.
agricultural sector sees mixed results

Agricultural sector sees mixed results

Due to the ongoing economic effects caused by rising raw material prices and decreasing demand, the business results of many large agricultural and livestock producers for the first six months of 2023 have been mixed.
jb securities vietnam launches innovative securities trading platform finavi

JB Securities Vietnam launches innovative securities trading platform Finavi

JB Securities Vietnam (JBSV) has proudly announced the launch of Finavi (Financial Navigator), a groundbreaking platform designed to offer an outstanding securities trading experience with a range of benefits.
japfa vietnam accompanies children to schools

Japfa Vietnam accompanies children to schools

Japfa Vietnam has collaborated with livestock feed agents to organise gift-giving activities for preschool and elementary school students at seven schools in Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, and Tuyen Quang provinces in early September.
the barriers associated with market status upgrade

The barriers associated with market status upgrade

As Vietnam’s stock market stands poised on the threshold of significant upgrades, there is an air of anticipation among experts and investors alike. Such a move would send positive signals, heralding both increased market liquidity and foreign investor participation, while also driving greater transparency in the marketplace.
bac a bank issues bonds to the public

BAC A BANK issues bonds to the public

Bac A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (BAC A BANK) is offering bonds with a total value of more than VND3 trillion ($127 million) to the public from September 25 to October 16.
jb securities strives to contribute to development of vietnams capital markets

JB Securities strives to contribute to development of Vietnam's capital markets

While Vietnam's capital markets are still in early stages relative to its global counterparts, there's significant potential for the growth of the markets. Kim Doo Yoon, CEO of JB Securities Vietnam, spoke about its newly launched securities brokerage business, and the company's commitment to the development of Vietnam's financial markets.
viet dragon securities company forges strategic alliance with japans ryobi group

Viet Dragon Securities Company forges strategic alliance with Japan's Ryobi Group

Viet Dragon Securities Company and Ryobi Group have signed an MoU to bolster strategic investment collaboration between Vietnam and Japan.