bond market

Japanese embassy marks 20 years of Japan-ASEAN bond market support

December 02, 2025 | 16:57

Japan and Vietnam celebrated two decades of JAFTA technical assistance on November 28, supporting the growth of Vietnam’s bond and securities markets.

Corporate bond issuances surge as firms accelerate capital restructuring

October 23, 2025 | 14:49

Vietnam's corporate bond market saw a surge in new issuances and early redemptions in mid-October.

Bond issuance mulled as rate duress mounts

August 21, 2025 | 08:26

Stronger credibility and successful capital mobilisation make now a prime moment to issue USD-denominated bonds for stabilising exchange rate purposes.

Vietnam’s infrastructure expansion accelerates on bond market innovation

July 30, 2025 | 11:30

Vietnam’s infrastructure ambitions, which are estimated to cost $245 billion through 2030, depend on unlocking long-term private capital.

Overhaul aims to secure Vietnam’s bond market

July 11, 2025 | 17:04

With over $5.2 billion in corporate bonds maturing in late 2025, mostly from real estate, the government is fast-tracking legal reforms to stabilise the market.

Corporate bond market impacted with restructure

March 11, 2025 | 16:00

The corporate bond market, as a key channel for medium- and long-term capital supply to the economy, is expected to rebound strongly following recent restructuring in Vietnam.

Lethargic opening to 2024 bond market poses questions for challenging outlook

February 07, 2024 | 22:16

Vietnam’s corporate bond market in early 2024 has experienced a subdued start, marked by a notable absence of new issuances and a predominant focus on bond buybacks.

Instability remains risk for bond market

July 25, 2023 | 08:00

Though the recent inauguration of a private corporate bond trading platform is a substantial advancement towards improved market liquidity and transparency, significant work still lies ahead to harmonise the market with Vietnam’s economic progression and bolster investor safeguards.

Creation of trading platform to overhaul bond market

June 27, 2023 | 08:00

In a strategic move to bolster liquidity and instil renewed faith in Vietnam’s corporate bond sector, the Ministry of Finance is on the cusp of introducing a trading platform exclusively dedicated to corporate bonds in July.

Bond repurchases to help prop up cash flow situation

April 05, 2023 | 09:16

It is anticipated that financial institutions will be entering the market to purchase corporate bonds in the near future, according to a draft amendment currently under consultation.

Clearing up the liquidity issue through amendments

March 17, 2023 | 11:55

According to the Vietnam Bond Market Association, VND309 trillion ($13 billion) worth of bonds will mature in 2023, including VND119 trillion ($5 billion) issued by real estate enterprises. Most bond issuers, especially those operating in the real estate sector, will likely default on their obligations as they suffer from the poor liquidity in the real estate market and the loss of investor confidence.

Bond rule tweaks loosen constraints

March 14, 2023 | 17:00

To address issues of transparency and investor protection, the government has issued a new decree that introduces several key changes to the regulatory framework for corporate bonds in Vietnam.

Clear bond regulations can be stepping stone for industry

March 14, 2023 | 10:00

The new Decree No.08/2023/ND-CP will lay a concrete foundation in Vietnam for the legal corridor to put constraints on the corporate bond market. To start with, it establishes a legal framework for issuers to consent to the modification of certain provisions of the bond, particularly maturity date extensions.

Restoring confidence at centre of bond provisions

March 01, 2023 | 14:18

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.