The Ministry of Finance has recently granted credit rating permission to one more enterprise, bringing the total number of credit rating agencies in Vietnam to three, namely FiinRatings, Saigon Ratings, and VIS Rating.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Finance has recently granted credit rating permission to one more enterprise, bringing the total number of credit rating agencies in Vietnam to three, namely FiinRatings, Saigon Ratings, and VIS Rating.
The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) said thanks to credit rating agencies, businesses will publicly disclose information about their financial status and their ability to fulfill debt obligations on time.
Next year, the State Securities Commission (SSC) will continue to direct relevant units to review and fine-tune legal regulations, enhance management and supervision, and strictly deal with any violations to support the sustainable development of the bond market.
The SSC assigned the HNX to continue working with relevant authorities to monitor the reporting obligations and disclosure of information by issuers in the corporate bond market in line with regulations.
The HNX was also tasked with organising and operating the bond market, in line with domestic regulations and international practices, thus improving liquidity and market organisation.
As of the late October, the privately placed corporate bond primary market saw 173 successful issuances with a total value of 184.79 trillion VND (7.69 billion USD), down 43.87% annually.
Breaking down the figure, real estate firms accounted for 41.4% of the market and credit institutions held 45.4%. Among the issued bonds, 46.9% had collateral.
There were 451 corporate bond codes from 114 issuers registering for private placements at HNX.
The registered trading volume was over 648.4 million bonds, equivalent to nearly 336.8 trillion VND. After more than 3 months of operation, the total trading volume of privately placed corporate bonds reached nearly 179.6 million valued at over 49.4 trillion VND. The average liquidity hit 677 billion VND per session.
Of note, the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) successfully issued green corporate bonds in accordance with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) standards./.
The S&P Global Ratings on May 26 raised its long-term sovereign credit rating on Vietnam to “BB+” with a “stable” outlook on the back of strong economic recovery, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the long-term local and foreign currency deposit and issuer ratings of the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) to Ba2 from Ba3, and changed the outlook to stable.
International credit rating agency Moody’s has recently adjusted the credit rating outlook of Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) from "stable" to "positive".
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
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