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VPBank markets key Vietnamese banking IPO

Flotation of fast growing consumer finance operator will represent an important new test for the country's burgeoning equity capital markets and the re-capitalisation of its banking sector.

May 15, 2017

Vietnam lines prized M&A assets up along the bar

Investors hope a renewed privatisation and anti-corruption drive will finally enable Vietnam to live up to its promise.

Jackie Horne

Vietnam easing limits on foreigners owning banks

The State Bank of Vietnam issues a draft decree that would allow foreigners to take majority stakes in local banks “case by case”.

February 28, 2013

Samsung returns with US-targeted deal while others hold off

Samsung Electronics sells $1 billion of five-year bonds predominantly to the US, while other issuers hold off amid the Easter holiday lull.

April 04, 2012

KNOC prints $1 billion bond through secondary curve

Meanwhile Vietinbank, China Resources Gas and Zoomlion line up.

March 27, 2012

Mandates and payments roundup, October 4

JCB expands its card business in Vietnam with a new bank partnership, while Fiserv launches a new online advisory solution for financial institutions.

October 03, 2011

Asian banks stampede to meet investors

The region's banks are busy meeting bond investors, but it's anyone's guess when a deal will materialise.

September 15, 2011