fubon financial group launches fubon ftse vietnam fund

Fubon Financial Group launches Fubon FTSE Vietnam Fund

Taiwan-based Fubon Financial Group has just established an exchange-traded fund to capitalise on stocks listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Market (HSX). Fubon FTSE Vietnam Fund will start raising capital on March 24.
market ends mixed vn index loses points on large cap stocks

Market ends mixed, VN-Index loses points on large-cap stocks

The market benchmark VN-Index finished lower on Friday as blue-chip stocks faced a sell-off after the hitting historic peak of 1,200 points in the previous session.
huge volume of shares flock to hose despite current overload

Huge volume of shares flock to HoSE despite current overload

Despite chronic overloading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange recently, a series of stocks are still making their way to the main bourse in March, putting more pressure on the exchange.
nvb shares are on path to new peaks

NVB shares are on path to new peaks

In line with the growing trend of banking stocks, National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB, HNX: NVB) was one of the most impressive gainers on the stock market. Given its plan to raise capital at the beginning of the year, NVB shares are expected to become one of the hottest banking stocks this year.
animal feed imports soar in first two months

Animal feed imports soar in first two months

In the first two months of this year, the total import turnover for animal feed and materials reached $650 million, signifying an increase of 26.2 per cent on-year, according to statistics published by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
market falls as many large cap stocks face sell off

Market falls as many large-cap stocks face sell-off

The market was pressured on Tuesday morning as selling pressure persisted on blue-chip stocks.
market continues last weeks rally on banking sector

Market continues last week's rally on banking sector

Viet Nam's stock market finished higher on Monday, but foreign investors kept fleeing from the market.
time for a stock market overhaul

Time for a stock market overhaul

The overload technical issues of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange have been a subject of controversy over the past few weeks, with the blame being attributed to poor management and incompetence of an age-old technology. But what will be the way out?
shares extend gains propped up by banks and brokers

Shares extend gains, propped up by banks and brokers

The VN-Index extended gains on Thursday, adding 1 per cent to close trading at 1,181.73 points, propped up by banking and securities shares.
sojitz and vinamilk establish sales company for beef products

Sojitz and Vinamilk establish sales company for beef products

Sojitz Corporation and Vietnam Livestock Corporation JSC (VILICO), a group company of Vinamilk, have reached an agreement to establish a new joint venture for the purpose of importing, processing, and selling beef products in Vietnam.
foreign investors net buy stocks on hnx in february

Foreign investors net buy stocks on HNX in February

The Ha Noi Stock Exchange (HNX) witnessed a dynamic month in February as foreign investors net bought a value of VND40 billion and the small/mid-cap index gained over 100 points.
could vietnam benefit from 19 trillion us fiscal stimulus package

Could Vietnam benefit from $1.9 trillion US fiscal stimulus package?

The $1.9 trillion US fiscal stimulus package waiting for approval will likely have positive spill-over effects on emerging markets. Vietnam expects to see the largest benefits in exports and the securities market.
stock market frenzy signals financial capacity intentions

Stock market frenzy signals financial capacity intentions

A successful listing would further boost the financial foundation of Vietnamese lenders, which might explain the recent rush of banks tapping public funds, switching exchanges, or tying the knot with other suitors.
margin loans to securities firms on rise

Margin loans to securities firms on rise

Since the stock market is gaining ground, margin loans are becoming more popular, with some Vietnamese and foreign lenders betting bigger on securities-based loans.
board lot size tweaks affecting investment flexibility

Board lot size tweaks affecting investment flexibility

Last week, enormous attention was put on increasing the board size lot from 100 to 1,000 shares per board lot.