World Bank fund for poorest countries issues US$1.5b bond

World Bank fund for poorest countries issues US$1.5b bond

The World Bank fund dedicated to helping the world's poorest countries on Tuesday (Apr 17) announced it has raised US$1.5 billion in its first-ever global bond issue, which enjoyed huge demand from investors.
Sharp teeth to bite into public debt

Sharp teeth to bite into public debt

Vietnam needs to draw up a rock-solid debt management strategy and develop its domestic bond market if it wants to rein in soaring public debts.
New law paves way for stronger bond market

New law paves way for stronger bond market

Decree 01/2011/ND-CP on issuing sovereign bonds, government-guarantee debts and local governance debts will take effect from February 20, 2011, and it is expected to boost the development of Vietnam’s bond market.