over 809 million usd worth of bonds expires in march

Over 809 million USD worth of bonds expires in March

Nearly 227.6 trillion VND (9.6 billion USD) worth of corporate bonds is going to expire this year, of which about 19 trillion VND matured or was repurchased before maturity in the first two months of the year, according to data compiled by the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).
building a reliable corporate bond market

Building a reliable corporate bond market

Many businesses will see their bonds mature in 2023, with about $6.5-8.7 billion being due.
restoring confidence at centre of bond provisions

Restoring confidence at centre of bond provisions

The newly introduced alternatives to a corporate bond decree are envisaged to lay a foundation for issuers to address their difficulties, relieve liquidity strains, and gradually restore investor confidence.
bcg energy hanwha energy agree new bond payment deadline

BCG Energy, Hanwha Energy agree new bond payment deadline

Vietnam's BCG Energy and its Singaporean partner Hanwha Energy have concluded a new timeline for the former to pay the latter part of an overdue bond.
ifc and baf sign investment agreements

IFC and BaF sign investment agreements

On February 23, the strategic partnership announcement and signing ceremony of investment agreements between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and BaF Vietnam Agriculture JSC took place at Vinpearl Landmark 81.
real estate bailout perilous for system

Real estate bailout “perilous” for system

As more than $52 billion is due to banks and bondholders from real estate corporations, not to mention the requirement for additional loans, experts say a purge in the real estate market is unavoidable.
the chance for real estate investment trusts to shine

The chance for real estate investment trusts to shine

The real estate investment trust model could help satisfy diversified needs and promise to open up a flexible and effective capital mobilising channel amid tighter control of credit and corporate bond issues.
building confidence and trust with credit rating agencies

Building confidence and trust with credit rating agencies

The adequacy of credit ratings is crucial for debt markets everywhere else in the world, including emerging economies like Vietnam. Michael Goh, an international finance expert based in Singapore, discussed with VIR’s Le Luu, the critical role as well as some possible shortcomings of credit rating agencies.
experts take stock of factors involved in market prospects

Experts take stock of factors involved in market prospects

Vietnam’s markets are likely to be choppy, gold to remain strong, stocks expected to rebound after a tough first quarter, and corporate bonds to encounter new challenges, according to analysts.
imperative to troubleshoot corporate bond bottlenecks

Imperative to troubleshoot corporate bond bottlenecks

Nguyen Van Than, member of the National Assembly (NA) Economic Committee and chairman of the Vietnam Association of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises, highlights the need to tackle the obstacles in the corporate bond market quickly to ensure the success of the 2023 development targets.
bac a bank opens new bond issuance

BAC A BANK opens new bond issuance

With the aim to diversify its investment portfolio and optimise the benefit of customers, BAC A BANK is offering 25.646 million bonds from January 30 to February 27.
building on far reaching us vietnam cooperation

Building on far-reaching US-Vietnam cooperation

As we welcome a new year, we at the US Mission in Vietnam take this opportunity to wish the Vietnamese people every joy and happiness in what we hope will be a very prosperous year filled with blessings and good fortune. During this special time of year, we reflect on the bonds that bring together friends and family, as well as the growing ties that unite our two countries and our peoples.
real estate and construction firms to buy back over 710 million in bonds

Real estate and construction firms to buy back over $710 million in bonds

According to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA), the total value of corporate bonds reaching maturity from now until the end of this month approximates $760.8 million, mainly concentrated in the real estate and construction sectors.
policies taking shape for real estate market overhaul

Policies taking shape for real estate market overhaul

The Vietnamese government’s new policies on land, market transparency, taxes, and bond issues are expected to help the real estate market in 2023 to pass through the current gloomy winter and help the market become more stable.
real estate adapting to fresh challenges

Real estate adapting to fresh challenges

Real estate businesses are tackling new challenges head on by extending debt, converting loan packages with new interest rates, and paying bonds with real estate.