japan to buy european bonds to support eurozone

Japan to buy European bonds to support eurozone

Japan on Tuesday said it was ready to buy bonds to be issued by the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) to help support the debt-hit eurozone, media reported.

Asian shares mixed amid fears over Europe debt

Asian shares were mixed in cautious trade on Tuesday as dealers awaited government bond sales in Europe this week amid concerns another eurozone country might need a bail-out.

Euro gains fade after Japan plan to buy bonds

The euro saw short-lived gains against other currencies in Asia on Tuesday as Japan said it would buy European bonds to help finance a bailout for debt-laden Ireland, dealers said.
vinashin fallout rolls on

Vinashin fallout rolls on

Vinashin’s infamous financial woes are taking its toll on the overseas bond issuance plans of Vietnam’s state-owned business giants.
greenback edges down against euro yen in asia

Greenback edges down against euro, yen in Asia

The US dollar fell slightly against the euro and yen in quiet Asian trade Monday as investors awaited bond sales by financially beleagured European countries later this week, analysts said.

France raises €9 bn in first bond issue

France raised on Thursday €8.98 billion ($11.8 billion) in its first long-term bond issue of the year, with yields up strongly from the previous auction, the AFT public debt management agency said.
pvn halts 1bln in bond sales overseas

PVN halts $1bln in bond sales overseas

The PetroVietnam Group has indefinitely post-poned its planned sale of corporate bonds overseas, the state-owned petroleum giant announced at a press conference on Tuesday.

First 2011 German bond issue a success: Bundesbank

Germany successfully placed its first bond issue of 2011, the central bank said on Wednesday, reaffirming its safe haven status after several operations fell short late last year.

Public bond purchases fall to 164 million euros: ECB

The European Central Bank said Monday that its government bond purchases dropped to just 164 million euros ($218 billion) last week, the lowest amount since late October.

Dollar drops on falling US bond yields

The dollar fell in Asia on Thursday amid thin and choppy holiday trade, with investors leaving the US currency due to falling bond yields, dealers said.

Bank issues convertible bonds to partners

An Binh Bank (AB Bank) announced to issue VND600 billion ($30 million) worth of convertible bonds to strategic shareholders today.

Dollar drops on falling US yields amid thin holiday trade

The dollar fell in Asia on Thursday amid thin and choppy holiday trading, with investors leaving the US currency on falling bond yields, dealers said.

European stocks mostly rise, euro up against dollar

European stocks mainly rose on Wednesday and the euro climbed slightly against the dollar in thin trade following gains across many Asian equity markets.

Dollar falls back versus euro

The dollar fell back against the euro in Asia Wednesday following an earlier buy-up of the greenback triggered by a rise in US bond yields, dealers said.
ports question to contain a fresh answer

Ports question to contain a fresh answer

The burdensome question of abandoned goods in bonded warehouses in Vietnam is expected to be addressed.