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The information was heard at the first panel of VIR's seminar on managing investments in a flexible environment. The seminar was hosted in Hanoi with the participation of top-notch economists and experts, who have provided deep analyses of the market conditions and opportunities for investors in the uncertainty period. Nguyen Thi Hang Nga The total asset value of open-ended funds and domestic ETFs across Vietnam reached VND74 trillion ($3.16 billion) in the first five months of 2022, an increase of VND1.9 trillion ($81.19 million) compared to the end of 2021. The increase mainly came from stock funds, open-ended funds and ETFs. Meanwhile, bond funds recorded a decline of VND2.5 trillion ($106.8 million). The total value of fund management increased by about 1.9 per cent compared to the beginning of the year. Despite the unfavourable market, our fund's assets still increased. VCBF is managing four open-ended funds. In particular, the return of the bond … [Read more...] about Pinpointing opportunities from traditional investment channels

Nguyen Van Ngoc, Chairman, RB Group It is difficult for real estate enterprises to borrow input capital, issue bonds, and sell because banks have run out of credit room. So, real estate businesses are struggling with both input and output. Recently, we have seen many investors who were not eligible for loans. In some cases, they were eligible for disbursement but the bank ran out of credit room, causing many conflicts between investors and buyers. This is also the time to show off the financial strength of developers. Developers with strong finances will still be able to implement projects without being dependent on loans and bond issuance. Some developers now have available cash for new land plots, mergers, and acquisitions, and are clearing the ground to prepare for a new cycle. Individual investors will see the real estate market moving sideways or downwards, so they need knowledge to not lose money. For example, the government is mobilising capital for production and … [Read more...] about Widening the space to access credit for real estate businesses

VIR to host seminar on managing investments in a flexible environment With the participation of local and international economic, financial, and property experts and lawyers, this special event will showcase the most relevant information and offer a deep analysis of affordable investment options that are both risky and offer potential. Unstable global factors such as COVID-19, the conflict in Ukraine, and China's pandemic policy have caused a sharp increase in fuel prices and broken supply chains. At the same time, inflation is having a negative impact on many domestic and foreign economic activities and investors face difficulties as many funding channels become riskier. However, from another perspective, investors are being forced to seek new ways to adapt and develop, transforming themselves in terms of governance and business methods. This creates new profitable opportunities for multiple investment channels. Vietnamese businesses are no exception, and many are changing … [Read more...] about VIR to host seminar on managing investments in a flexible environment

Investors feel increasingly bewildered when facing mounting challenges due to market volatility. However, from another perspective, investors have to find ways to adapt to the uncertainty. By changing governance and business methods, investors can tap into new investment opportunities. In fact, despite the difficulties, Vietnamese investors are actively changing their strategies to meet the new business conditions. Le Trong Minh, VIR's editor-in-chief said, "In the second quarter of 2022, we witnessed a decline in most investment channels in both local and foreign markets. The decline of domestic and international stock indexes was the most obvious. Gold and real estate also experienced wide fluctuations with shrinking prices and liquidity. Many investors have lost money and returned to traditional investment channels like saving." However, not all investment channels turned out to be bad, Minh said. "The derivatives market has become more vibrant than ever before. In the … [Read more...] about Experts shed light on managing personal investments in a flexible environment

Speakers at the conference on "Managing investments in a flexible environment" on Thursday morning. — Photo courtesy of the organiser The development of technology and new segments is creating new investment products, giving Vietnamese investors more choices besides traditional channels such as securities, real estate, gold or currency. However, more challenges are emerging, forcing retail investors to be more professional to avoid risks. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China's zero COVID policy have triggered soaring prices of fossil fuels, disruptions in supply chains and rising inflation, negatively affecting global and domestic business activities. Many investment channels have become riskier. On the international market, the S&P 500 posted its worst first half since 1970, while DowJones had its biggest drop since 1962. In the domestic market, the benchmark VN-Index fell quickly in the second quarter with a decline of over 20 per cent compared … [Read more...] about Technology opening up new investment opportunities: forum

Speakers at the conference on "Managing investments in a flexible environment" (Photo courtesy of the organiser) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The development of technology and new segments is creating new investment products, giving Vietnamese investors more choices besides traditional channels such as securities, real estate, gold or currency. However, more challenges are emerging, forcing retail investors to be more professional to avoid risks. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China's zero COVID policy have triggered soaring prices of fossil fuels, disruptions in supply chains and rising inflation, negatively affecting global and domestic business activities. Many investment channels have become riskier. On the international market, the S&P 500 posted its worst first half since 1970, while DowJones had its biggest drop since 1962. In the domestic market, the benchmark VN-Index fell quickly in the second quarter with a decline of over 20% from the peak … [Read more...] about Technology opening up new investment opportunities: forum