denmark to introduce worlds first livestock carbon tax

Denmark to introduce world's first livestock carbon tax

Denmark will introduce the world's first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring the Scandinavian country closer to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
6 per cent growth in gdp achievable says shinhan expert

6 per cent growth in GDP achievable, says Shinhan expert

Bui Thi Thao Ly, head of Research at Shinhan Securities Vietnam, talked with VIR's Thuy Vinh about the factors instrumental to an improved stock market performance for the second half of the year.
european markets edge up after snap french election

European markets edge up after snap French election

European stock markets edged up on Monday after early losses as investors digested snap French elections in which a hung parliament appeared the likeliest outcome.
nearly 295 trillion vnd worth of g bonds raised in june

Nearly 29.5 trillion VND worth of G-bonds raised in June

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) held 18 auctions of government bonds in June, raising nearly 29.5 trillion VND (over 1.15 billion USD) in June.
two state owned insurance firms plan capital divestment to attract foreign investors

Two State-owned insurance firms plan capital divestment to attract foreign investors

Vietnam's two largest insurance firms – Baoviet Holdings (HoSE: BVH) and PVI Joint Stock Company (HNX: PVI) - have announced plans to divest State capital.
hdbank approves dividend payment of 30 per cent in cash and stocks

HDBank approves dividend payment of 30 per cent in cash and stocks

Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank—HSX: HDB) will pay a dividend of 30 per cent for 2023, including 10 per cent in cash and 20 per cent in shares, according to a resolution announced by its Board of Directors on July 2.
aiib invests 75 million in seabank bonds

AIIB invests $75 million in SeABank bonds

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on July 1 announced its latest investment of $75 million in the green and blue bonds issued by Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HSX: SSB).
dnse lists on hsx with valuation at nearly 390 million

DNSE lists on HSX with valuation at nearly $390 million

DNSE Securities went public on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX) with 330 million shares on July 1, and hit a company valuation of nearly VND10 trillion ($392.8 million).
techcombank ushers in new era of ai powered banking

Techcombank ushers in new era of AI-powered banking

Hanoi-based Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) starts a new era of AI-powered banking at its first-ever Techcombank Keynote event as the bank accelerates its journey to become a leading bank in Vietnam with innovative digital and data-led solutions for customers.
vietnams sustainable bonds reach 800 million in value

Vietnam's sustainable bonds reach $800 million in value

The total stock of sustainable bonds reached a size of $800 million at the end of the first quarter 2024, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on June 26.
ifc offers 150 million financing package to seabank

IFC offers $150 million financing package to SeABank

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a financing package of $150 million to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to catalyse a viable blue finance market, foster green bonds and support smaller businesses in Vietnam.
stockholm exchange fined 10 mn for insider trading lapses

Stockholm exchange fined $10 mn for insider trading lapses

Sweden's financial watchdog said Wednesday it had fined the Stockholm stock exchange close to $10 million for failing to detect and report suspected insider trading.
pm orders extra efforts to fight livestock poultry diseases

PM orders extra efforts to fight livestock, poultry diseases

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the concerted, drastic and effective implementation of solutions to prevent and control diseases on livestock and poultry, as a risk of a continuous spread is looming.
construction of new vietnam singapore ip begins in lang son

Construction of new Vietnam-Singapore IP begins in Lang Son

The Lang Son provincial People’s Committee and the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park and Township Development Joint Stock Company (VSIP JSC) on June 14 commenced the construction of VSIP Lang Son project – the 16th of its kind in Vietnam.
japfa comfeed vietnam undergoes major restructuring for future sustainable growth

Japfa Comfeed Vietnam undergoes major restructuring for future sustainable growth

As a leading enterprise in closed-loop farming models with nearly 30 years in the Vietnamese market, Japfa Comfeed Vietnam is undertaking significant restructuring to seize sustainable growth opportunities. Clemens Tan, general director of Japfa Comfeed Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Huong Nguyen about the challenges and opportunities in Vietnam's livestock market, and the company's new strategy to adapt and thrive in the coming years.