News & Publications
What’s next for the USD & Vietnam
VinaCapital’s Chief Economist Michael Kokalari writes about the impact a rising US Dollar will have on Vietnam, and how the country is in a better position compared to some other emerging markets.
VinaCapital comments on recent market volatility, positive long-term prospects
After gaining 22% in the first quarter of 2018 and peaking at 1,204 points in early April, the VN Index has seen a sharp decline over the past six weeks, erasing all of the gains it made year-to-date and closing below 1,000. VinaCapital provides its views on what’s behind this correction and why it continues to have confidence in the market’s long term prospects.
Vietnam Dong stable despite emerging market currency sell-off
The value of the Vietnam Dong has remained remarkably stable this year, despite the depreciation of several emerging market currencies that prompted significant capital outflows from those countries. Furthermore, this week Fitch upgraded Vietnam’s credit rating to BB, the first time since early 2014, citing the country’s improved ability to absorb external shocks. Our Chief Economist explains why Vietnam has been resilient while other countries have not.
Vietnam’s equitization program gains momentum, but room for improvement remains
After several successful share sales and IPOs, Vietnam’s equitization/privatization program has picked up steam in recent months. What’s behind this activity, and where are things headed?
VinaCapital and Maybank Kim Eng host Corporate Day in London to showcase some of Vietnam’s most dynamic companies
The event featured senior leaders from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, Coteccons, FPT Retail, HDBank, PNJ, Eximbank, and VietJet. His Excellency Mr Tran Ngoc An, Vietnam’s Ambassador to the UK, opened trading on the London Stock Exchange along with Don Lam, CEO of VinaCapital and others.