The VN-index has closed Thursday at 1,128.93 up 6.94 points or .62 percent. Foreign traders have continued to buy back into the market, net-buying US$18.27 million worth of stocks. Trading history, foreign investors, last five trading days Buy Sell Change Date VND* US$ VND* US$ VND* US$ 22/12 1,007 $41,525,760

Hanoi apartment prices jump on real estate market downturn

the-shiv December 28, 2023

Apartment prices in Hanoi, in some instances, have doubled on the back of a slowdown in the construction and real estate sector, Doanh Nhan Vietnam is reporting. Key points: At the end of Q3 2023, 42 commercial housing projects had been finished accounting for about 15,966 properties; This was barely

Vietnam brokerage says VN-Index well position for more foreign investment

the-shiv December 28, 2023

Tien Phong Securities (TPS) has said that the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) is ‘in a good position to lure foreign investment’ in 2024 particularly relative to its regional peers, The Investor is reporting. TPS reached this conclusion based on: Low interest rates; A price to earnings ratio

Vietnam banks push consumer credit to reach credit growth targets

the-shiv December 28, 2023

Banks in Vietnam are offering hefty discounts on consumer loans and credit cards to reach credit growth targets, VN Express is reporting. Key points As of December 13, credit increased by 9.87% compared to the end of 2022 (target is 14 percent); To try and hit their limits banks are

Shrimp farmers turn to rice on back of repeated losses, amid dumping investigation

the-shiv December 28, 2023

Shrimp prices in Vietnam have been too low for too long and as a result shrimp farmers are growing rice instead, Tuoi Tre is reporting. Not in the article but of note, Vietnamese shrimp is currently under an antidumping investigation by the US Department of Commerce. US shrimp farmers are