January 8, 2024
VN-Index up, foreign traders net-sell US$10.2 million, January 8
The VN-Index has finished the first day of the trading week up 5.51 points or 0.48 percent to close at 1,160.19. Whereas its steady climb upward has been welcomed locally, foreign traders have continued to net-sell out of the market to the tune of US$10.2 million. Trading history, foreign investors,
Vietnam banks expected to lend US$82 billion this year
With a credit growth limit of 15 percent in place for 2024, Vietnam’s Banks are expected to issue loans to the tune of US$82 billion this year, VN Express is reporting. The publication also notes that credit growth for 2023 reached 13.71 percent in 2023. Food for thought: Credit growth
Vietnam bond market bounces back after reforms delayed
Vietnam’s bond market has bounced back after regulatory reforms, instituted after broad ranging bond fraud was revealed last year, were rolled back, Tuoi Tre is reporting. Of particular note, this article credits delayed regulations on compulsory credit ratings as chief among the reasons that the market was revived. Also of
Vietnam outbound foreign direct investment tops US$421 million
This was a drop of 21.2 percent over 2022, according to the General Office of Statistics and reported by Vietnam Plus. Key takeaways Vietnam invested US$156.9 million in projects in the wholesale and retail, and repair of cars, motorcycles, motorbikes and motor vehicles; A further US$120.6 million in information and
In today’s news: SBV raises loan-to-deposit cap, Fuel tax cut extension, Denmark jewellery factory opens, Taiwan cooling system manufacturer expansion, SK firm gas power
In today’s news: HNX stocks to transfer to HSX, Exit block VN-Aus. re: tax, MWG employee embezzlement, US-VN patrol boat contract awarded, SK carpet
In today’s news: Long Thanh passenger fees, Violent short film producers fined, Innovation index improvement, Hanoi pilotless aircraft sandbox under consideration, Power project Japan
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It