banks address green credit significance

Banks address green credit significance

Significant progress has been made in the sustainable finance market in Vietnam, with banks actively promoting bonds and loans to facilitate the development of projects aligned with environmental, social, and governance frameworks.
new rating agency approval shores up credit confidence

New rating agency approval shores up credit confidence

Vietnam’s corporate bond market is set for a transformative leap with the entrance of a new credit rating agency, paving the way for renewed confidence and alignment with global standards.
hopes rise for light in real estate fortunes

Hopes rise for light in real estate fortunes

Real estate observers are predicting that difficulties in the market will ease in the last months of the year thanks to proactive interventions from the government, interest rates gradually decreasing, and reduced pressure on corporate bonds.
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.
vietnams first local currency sustainability linked bonds aim to boost economy

Vietnam’s first local currency sustainability-linked bonds aim to boost economy

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing around $150 million in local currency sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) to be issued by BIM Land JSC and its subsidiary Thanh Xuan JSC.
renewable energy companies report lower earnings burdened with bond debts

Renewable energy companies report lower earnings, burdened with bond debts

Renewable energy companies have recorded declining earnings results, partly due to burdens on corporate bond payment.
bac a bank bond issuance to increase operational scale

BAC A BANK bond issuance to increase operational scale

BAC A BANK will issue bonds for the third time as part of it plan to increase operations.
bond mobilisation needed for ho chi minh city infrastructure

Bond mobilisation needed for Ho Chi Minh City infrastructure

To realise its ambition of becoming Southeast Asia and Asia’s leading hub in multiple sectors, Ho Chi Minh City must bolster its infrastructure. With the city’s budget only covering 30-40 per cent of infrastructure costs, amidst an economic slump, there is an urgent need to devise strategies to entice international financing, potentially through bonds. A future financial centre could also be instrumental in this endeavour.
vietnam considers risk free bonds

Vietnam considers risk-free bonds

The Government has assigned the Ministry of Finance to study a proposal to allow the State Bank of Vietnam to guarantee payment of bank bonds, just like with bank deposits.
instability remains risk for bond market

Instability remains risk for bond market

Though the recent inauguration of a private corporate bond trading platform is a substantial advancement towards improved market liquidity and transparency, significant work still lies ahead to harmonise the market with Vietnam’s economic progression and bolster investor safeguards.
hnx launches new trading platform for privately issued corporate bonds

HNX launches new trading platform for privately issued corporate bonds

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) launched a dedicated trading platform for privately issued corporate bonds on July 19, a strategic move that is set to list over 1,600 individual corporate bond tickers for trading.
vietnam prepares for launch of corporate bond trading platform

Vietnam prepares for launch of corporate bond trading platform

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) and Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD) are gearing up for the official launch of a dedicated platform for corporate bonds on July 19, having completed rigorous system tests and operational guidelines.
prudential vietnam hosts thematic bonds and transition investment workshop

Prudential Vietnam hosts 'Thematic Bonds and Transition Investment' workshop

Prudential Vietnam, in collaboration with the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and supported by the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham), conducted the “Thematic Bonds and Transition Investment" workshop on July 6 in Hanoi to solicit feedback on how to support the thematic/labelled bond market in Vietnam.
developments in corporate bond market promote healthy performance

Developments in corporate bond market promote healthy performance

The imminent launch of a corporate bond trading platform is generating interest among investors, yet gaining their trust is an essential aspect of the market’s growth momentum.
creation of trading platform to overhaul bond market

Creation of trading platform to overhaul bond market

In a strategic move to bolster liquidity and instil renewed faith in Vietnam’s corporate bond sector, the Ministry of Finance is on the cusp of introducing a trading platform exclusively dedicated to corporate bonds in July.