More is needed, however. Private pension funds, investment funds, and insurance companies all need to mature so there is a strong base of demand for corporate bonds. Meanwhile, the main public pension, the Social Insurance Agency, must first be able to prudently manage and second start to invest in corporate debt. Vietnam needs to establish a domestic credit rating agency, and the government should actively market this investment opportunity to leading international rating agencies. These steps will help the corporate bond market to evolve, eventually creating opportunities for project bonds, particularly if credit enhancement mechanisms are available for these instruments. … [Read more...] about Vietnam building bridges for greater economic growth and development
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Cash flow pushes shares up
Investors watch stock indices at Bảo Việt Securities Company’s trading floor in Hà Nội. — VNS Photo Việt ThanhViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The markets had a good start on Monday, witnessed exciting movements among large stocks with cash pouring into most sectors. … [Read more...] about Cash flow pushes shares up
Woman receives death sentence for trafficking meth
The police had been tipped off because at 4pm on July 17, customs officers at Mộc Bài International Border Gate checked the luggage of a passenger named Hàng Quốc Khánh, who was travelling from Cambodia to Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about Woman receives death sentence for trafficking meth
Việt Nam’s growth under pressure from global Covid-19 outbreak
According to Fitch, while some companies such as Samsung are flying in inputs to circumvent the supply chain disruption from China, it believes that many companies, particularly small to medium-sized firms, are likely to struggle in their search for an alternative source of inputs at short notice. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s growth under pressure from global Covid-19 outbreak
Cần Thơ rice farmers switch to high-value crops
Many farmers in the city have also developed urban agriculture and expanded fruit orchards that offer tourism services. The city has 37 fruit orchards that offer tourism services, mostly in Phong Điền, Cái Răng and Thốt Nốt districts. They grow mostly durian, mango, milk apple and rambutan. … [Read more...] about Cần Thơ rice farmers switch to high-value crops
