Vietnam’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026

Vietnam’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026

2026 is set to be a more positive and active year for Vietnam’s corporate bond market, bolstered by an improving credit quality trend.
FiinRatings wins M&A award as S&P deal strengthens Vietnam’s credit market

FiinRatings wins M&A award as S&P deal strengthens Vietnam’s credit market

FiinRatings’ latest honour underscores the growing impact of its S&P Global partnership on Vietnam’s evolving credit-rating landscape.
S&P Global finalises investment in FiinRatings

S&P Global finalises investment in FiinRatings

S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings have advanced their partnership, aiming to raise market standards and expand credit access in Vietnam.
Corporate bonds a critical lifeline for Vietnam’s infrastructure ambitions

Corporate bonds a critical lifeline for Vietnam’s infrastructure ambitions

Corporate bonds are emerging as a vital tool to attract long-term private capital and boost sustainable growth.
Forum focuses on financial solutions for ESG in real estate

Forum focuses on financial solutions for ESG in real estate

A forum titled “Implementing ESG in real estate in Vietnam: Opportunities and financial solutions for sustainability” was held in Hanoi on June 17.
Fragmented legalities impede green bonds

Fragmented legalities impede green bonds

The issuance of a standardised green taxonomy, expected this year, is anticipated to unlock the market by clarifying green criteria for issuers and investors, and helping Vietnamese firms meet stricter global standards.
F88’s credit outlook upgraded following business advantages and improved asset quality

F88’s credit outlook upgraded following business advantages and improved asset quality

FiinRatings upgraded F88’s credit rating outlook from 'Stable' to 'Positive’ on April 2, 2025.
S&P Global acquires 43.4 per cent of Vietnam credit rating agency FiinRatings

S&P Global acquires 43.4 per cent of Vietnam credit rating agency FiinRatings

S&P Global Inc. has agreed to acquire a 43.4 per cent minority shareholding in Vietnam’s leading credit rating agency, FiinRatings.
BIWASE Long An issues Vietnam's first AAA-rated bonds worth $27.6 million

BIWASE Long An issues Vietnam's first AAA-rated bonds worth $27.6 million

Binh Duong Water and Environment JSC and its subsidiary, BIWASE Long An, issued Vietnam’s first corporate bonds to receive the AAA credit rating in December.
FiinRatings assigns Mcredit a 'stable' A- credit rating

FiinRatings assigns Mcredit a 'stable' A- credit rating

Credit rating agency FiinRatings has announced its inaugural credit rating for Mcredit as A- with a ‘stable’ outlook.
Bond issuances surge despite lack of credit ratings

Bond issuances surge despite lack of credit ratings

The corporate bond market is witnessing positive signs, yet the volume of bonds with credit ratings remains modest at present.
Gauging credit risk management benefits

Gauging credit risk management benefits

Credit ratings are playing a bigger role in Vietnam in terms of banking activities.
Investors need to have the right mindset to bonds

Investors need to have the right mindset to bonds

Investors should have the right mindset and approach to the purchase of bonds to avoid investment risks, said experts attending the VIR talk show on November 4.
FiinRatings assigns Viet Capital Securities ICR rating of A-

FiinRatings assigns Viet Capital Securities ICR rating of A-

FiinRatings has announced that it has assigned a first-time, long-term issuer credit rating of A- to Viet Capital Securities JSC with an outlook of Stable.
Capital mobilisation through corporate bonds may decrease sharply

Capital mobilisation through corporate bonds may decrease sharply

The scale of capital mobilisation through corporate bonds is forecast to decrease sharply, but there will be a drastic change in quality, according to a study on the corporate bond market by FiinRatings.