VN-Index up in fifth straight session

The VN-Index surged 1.38 percent to 876.46 points Thursday, with gains led by Vietnam’s top brewer Sabeco and private banks.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vn-index-up-in-fifth-straight-session-4128090.html

Investors find corporate bonds’ high interest rates attractive

Corporate bond issuances in the first half were worth VND159 trillion ($6.9 billion), a 50 percent year-on-year increase.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/investors-find-corporate-bonds-high-interest-rates-attractive-4127936.html

Gold climbs to new peak in Vietnam

Gold prices continued to run up in Vietnam on Thursday, hitting a new high, on global uncertainty caused by Covid-19 and a weakening dollar.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/gold-climbs-to-new-peak-in-vietnam-4127958.html

Vietnam mulls return to nuclear energy after 2035

Vietnam is seeking a return to nuclear power after 2035 amid warnings that dwindling natural resources could lead to electricity shortages.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-mulls-return-to-nuclear-energy-after-2035-4127854.html

Vietnam improves real estate market transparency ranking

Vietnam has moved up five places to rank 56th out of 99 economies in this year’s real estate transparency index.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-improves-real-estate-market-transparency-ranking-4127313.html

Covid-19 hits HCMC office space rents

Rent for grade A office space in HCMC has fallen by 5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, according to CBRE.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/industries/covid-19-hits-hcmc-office-space-rents-4127329.html

Public spending delays hamper economic growth

Tardy public spending is hindering Vietnam’s efforts to revive its economy post-pandemic and speed up slowing GDP growth.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/public-spending-delays-hamper-economic-growth-4127355.html

VN-Index rises for fourth straight session

The VN-Index edged up 0.13 percent to 864.50 points Wednesday, with gains mainly driven by non-blue chip stocks.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vn-index-rises-for-fourth-straight-session-4127538.html

Vietnam gold prices climb to record levels

Gold prices in Vietnam continued to rise on Wednesday, reaching a new peak, amid global strength due to the surge in Covid-19 cases.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/data-speaks/vietnam-gold-prices-climb-to-record-levels-4127314.html

Vietnam to outperform Asian frontier markets: Fitch Ratings

Vietnam’s economic resilience amid the coronavirus outbreak will help it stand out among other Asian frontier and emerging markets this year, Fitch has said.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-to-outperform-asian-frontier-markets-fitch-ratings-4127170.html

Southern Vietnam sees surge in industrial land prices

Average Q2 leasing costs at industrial zones in HCMC and southern provinces rose to $106 per square meter, a 9.7 percent year-on-year increase.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/industries/southern-vietnam-sees-surge-in-industrial-land-prices-4126835.html

Vietnam yet to optimize renewable energy utilization as shortages loom

Vietnam is struggling to fully utilize the potential of renewable energy because of policy roadblocks even though power shortages are expected in upcoming years.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-yet-to-optimize-renewable-energy-utilization-as-shortages-loom-4126932.html

Ministry repeats warning about risky corporate bonds

The Finance Ministry has warned investors over high coupon rate corporate bonds, for the second time in three months, amidst their rising issuance.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/ministry-repeats-warning-about-risky-corporate-bonds-4126285.html

VN-Index in the green for third straight session

The VN-Index edged up 0.26 percent to 863.42 points Tuesday, with liquidity improving significantly over the last few sessions.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vn-index-in-the-green-for-third-straight-session-4126946.html

Vietnam gold prices climb to new peak

Gold prices have risen to new highs in Vietnam as they track recent rises in global prices triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-gold-prices-climb-to-new-peak-4126681.html

Hanoi grade A office rents likely to rise

With national economic growth among the highest in Asia and new supply scarce, Hanoi’s office rental market is to experience shortages and rising prices, experts say.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/hanoi-grade-a-office-rents-likely-to-rise-4126774.html

K-pop giant SM Entertainment to open first store in Vietnam

SM Entertainment, one of South Korea’s largest entertainment companies, is set to make its Vietnam retail debut in Saigon.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/k-pop-giant-sm-entertainment-to-open-first-store-in-vietnam-4126128.html

VN-Index starts new week in the green

The VN-Index surged 1.6 percent, or 13.55 points, to 861.16 points Monday, with blue chips driving the market’s gains.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vn-index-starts-new-week-in-the-green-4126318.html

Bamboo Airways banks on Con Dao Island flights

Bamboo Airways plans to launch regular flights to Con Dao Island, a tourism hotspot in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, starting August 1.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/bamboo-airways-banks-on-con-dao-island-flights-4126244.html

Vingroup produces first 5G smartphones

VinSmart, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s largest listed company Vingroup, has produced its first 5G smartphones in cooperation with the U.S.’s Qualcomm.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/vingroup-produces-first-5g-smartphones-4126199.html

Developers race to buy lands post-pandemic

Property companies are snapping up prime lands, taking advantage of distress selling as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh on the economy.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/industries/developers-race-to-buy-lands-post-pandemic-4126043.html

Developers race to buy lands on the cheap post-pandemic

Property companies are snapping up prime lands, taking advantage of distress selling as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh on the economy.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/industries/developers-race-to-buy-lands-on-the-cheap-post-pandemic-4126043.html

Vietnam insurance firms expect Covid-19 profit downers

Many insurers have lowered their profit targets, finding it harder to sell non-life insurance products as Covid-19 restricts travel, tourism and international trade.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/industries/vietnam-insurance-firms-expect-covid-19-profit-downers-4126003.html

Recruitment startups bag millions of dollars

Vietnamese recruitment startups have raised tens of millions of dollars in the last six months despite coronavirus impacts on the economy.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/recruitment-startups-bag-millions-of-dollars-4125411.html

Vietnam firms to recruit more workers in Q3

Q3 recruitment will improve over the previous quarter as countries reopen borders and some companies start to boost much-delayed production, a new report says.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-firms-to-recruit-more-workers-in-q3-4124998.html

Vietnamese exporters fear coronavirus will cause more pain

A global resurgence in Covid-19 cases could put paid to Vietnam’s plans to boost exports in the second half, business executives have warned.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnamese-exporters-fear-coronavirus-will-cause-more-pain-4124291.html

Coteccons begins new chapter, hopefully, after resolving feud with shareholders

Coteccons will replace two board members with nominees of two major shareholders with whom the management has had a running battle since 2017.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/coteccons-begins-new-chapter-hopefully-after-resolving-feud-with-shareholders-4125486.html

Saigon metro faces delay as experts unable to enter Vietnam

Saigon’s first metro line could face further construction delays since 100 foreign engineers working on it have been unable to enter Vietnam.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/saigon-metro-faces-delay-as-experts-unable-to-enter-vietnam-4125365.html

Vietnam gets bigger slice of world export pie as companies leave China

Vietnam’s share of world exports in textile and consumer goods has increased in the 2010-2019 decade as companies shift production out of China.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/data-speaks/vietnam-gets-bigger-slice-of-world-export-pie-as-companies-leave-china-4125011.html

HCMC townhouse prices surge 36 percent

HCMC townhouses are going for a highest ever average price of $5,277 per square meter in Q2, up 36 percent year-on-year.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/industries/hcmc-townhouse-prices-surge-36-percent-4125148.html