success in bond capital mobilisation

Success in bond capital mobilisation

Despite a good result with capital mobilisation through government bonds during the first half of this year, there are unexpected factors that will affect this market over the rest of 2016. Do Ngoc Quynh, general secretary of the Vietnam Bond Market Association discussed with VIR’s Huu Dao.
new regulations allow cheaper strategic investor entry

New regulations allow cheaper strategic investor entry

New regulations allowing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to sell shares to strategic investors before or at the same time as their IPOs are expected to streamline their equitisation.
hnx ready for etf trading

HNX ready for ETF trading

Efforts are being ramped up for the upcoming launch of Vietnam’s first exchange traded funds in the third quarter of this year.
powering up competitive outlook

Powering up competitive outlook

Power generators said they would not benefit from Vietnam’s competitive power market test starting in July.
2813 million expressway between cao lanh and an huu waits for pre feasibility approval

$281.3 million expressway between Cao Lanh and An Huu waits for pre-feasibility approval

The management board of My Thuan project asked the Ministry of Transport to appraise the pre-feasibility report of the first phase of the Cao Lanh-An Huu expressway, with total investment capital of $281.3 million.
specialised freight transport route at huu nghi vietnam youyi guan china border gate pair opens

Specialised freight transport route at Huu Nghi (Vietnam)–Youyi Guan (China) border gate pair opens

A ceremony was held in the northern province of Lang Son on May 27 to officially open three routes for freight transport and customs clearance at the international border gate pair of Huu Nghi (Vietnam) – Youyi Guan (China).
lang son proposes new construction plan for 330 million huu nghi chi lang expressway

Lang Son proposes new construction plan for $330 million Huu Nghi-Chi Lang Expressway

Lang Son People’s Committee has submitted the construction plan of Huu Nghi-Chi Lang Expressway, the second component of Bac Giang-Lang Son Expressway, to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
ascending into mist at tam dao

Ascending into mist at Tam Dao

Blessed as it is by such a favourable proximity to both mountains, national parks and sea, Ha Noi is rich in options for when city life gets a bit overwhelming and a retreat to nature is required.
visiting dao san kermis

Visiting Dao San kermis

For generations, kermis has become a cultural trait of people in the mountainous region as this is a place for trading goods, for the elderly to meet and chat, for children to play, and also for young adults to find partners.
con dao more than just historical sites

Con Dao - more than just historical sites

As the rainy season nearly comes to an end in the south of Vietnam, it gives holiday-goers many months ahead to indulge themselves with days of sunshine, breezes, pristine beaches, delicacies of the ocean and many more. Con Dao is certainly one destination for lovers of these offers of nature.
staying the night at dao village

Staying the night at Dao Village

Just spending one night with a Dao minority family is a great experience for tourists.
land fever spreads to con dao

‘Land fever’ spreads to Con Dao

Land prices have surged on Con Dao Island, a popular tourist destination in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, due to massive land speculation.
schedule of con dao flights adjusted

Schedule of Con Dao flights adjusted

The schedule of 12 flights to and from Con Dao airport in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has been adjusted due to a drill held by the Con Dao District’s Military Command near the airport on May 29-30.
red dao capital is mountain wonderland

Red Dao ’capital’ is mountain wonderland

Located 1,000m above sea level, Ho Thau Commune in the northern mountains has cool weather all year round and breathtaking landscapes.
dao san country fair in spring

Dao San country fair in spring

The Dao San country fair in Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province is busy and colorful on spring days. At this time of the year, groups of H’mong, Dao, and Ha Nhi flock to the Dao San market on Chung Sua Dan mountain to trade their specialties.