Corporate bond private placement doubles in September
After more than two months of operation of the trading platform for privately placed corporate bonds, another 56 corporate bond codes were registered to be traded on the system last month, with the transaction value doubling that of August, said the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).
An employee of BaoViet Bank performs a transaction at its office in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - After more than two months ofoperation of the trading platform for privately placed corporate bonds, another56 corporate bond codes were registered to be traded on the system last month,with the transaction value doubling that of August, said the Hanoi StockExchange (HNX).
In September, over 37.1 million bonds were traded via private placements in themarket, with a total value of 9.5 trillion VND (388.4 million USD), equal to anaverage value of more than 99.22 billion VND per session, nearly double that ofthe previous month.
Specifically, bonds with the highest trading value were those of VinFastTrading and Production JSC with nearly 3.7 trillion VND, followed by bonds ofLuxury Living Furniture Trading Company Limited with over 2.6 trillion VND,BIDV's bonds 1.11 trillion VND, and Vietcombank's bonds 822.43 billion VND.
As of the end of September, 102 corporate bond codes of 29 issuers were tradedon the trading system at HNX.
During the period, the largest issuers were VinFast Trading and Production JSCwith a registered trading value of 14.12 trillion VND, Capitaland Tower Companyand VPBank (10.68 trillion VND each), and Vietcombank (7.24 trillion VND).
HNX recorded four more members joining the system last month, including VPBank,Tien Phong Securities Corporation, BIDV Securities Company, and DNSE SecuritiesJSC, bringing the total number of members to 13.
On the primary market, there were 26 successful private placementsof corporate bonds on the domestic market with a total value of more than 29trillion VND.
HNX cooperated with Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation inmid-September to organise a conference to disseminate regulations on bondregistration, depository, and trading registration of private issuance forcorporate bonds. The aim was to disseminate and guide the implementation ofrelevant regulations on participating in the private corporate bond market.
At the conference, Nguyen Hoang Duong, Deputy Director General of theDepartment of Banking and Financial Institutions under the Ministry of Finance,said that the privately placed corporate bond trading system had helped enhancemarket liquidity, while the data on the system would serve the post-inspectionwork of state management agencies for violations that may arise in the market./.
The total value of corporate bond issuances was recorded at 42.783 trillion VND (1.86 billion USD) in the first half, according to data compiled by the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA) from the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) and the State Securities Commission (SSC).
The operation of a separate corporate bond trading system is necessary to develop a transparent secondary market and increase liquidity for corporate bonds.
More companies reported delaying paying principal and interest on bonds in the second quarter, with a total outstanding payment of nearly 24.3 trillion VND (1.02 billion USD) due, according to a report on corporate bonds from MBS Research.
Following the recent launch of the privately-placed corporate bond trading system, Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has said if transparency and safety are ensured, privately-placed corporate bonds will effectively prove their role in mobilising capital for businesses.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The article by Cuba’s Inter Press Service detailed how Vietnamese private enterprise Agri VMA leased 1,000 ha of land in Los Palacios district, Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río, for rice cultivation over a three-year period. The project’s first harvest in 2025 recorded an impressive yield of 7.2 tonnes per hectare, far exceeding the local average of 1.6 tonnes.
During the visit, office representatives held a working session with the Tipaza Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with several prominent local businesses operating in key sectors including industry, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
A Nordic delegation to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in September will feature leading names in retail, consumer goods, logistics, and sustainable manufacturing, including global fashion giant H&M, offering fresh prospects for partnerships in fashion, textiles, and green supply chains.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,276 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,774 VND/USD.
Effective from the date of signing on June 18, the decision halts procedures outlined in the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Vietnam and Laos on the initial implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement at the Lao Bao–Densavan border gate.
The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
An employee of BaoViet Bank performs a transaction at its office in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) 
