Demand for child safety seats climbs, but no certification body authorised

Demand for child safety seats in Vietnam has surged ahead of a July 1 requirement for young children to use restraint systems in cars, but no testing or certification body has yet been authorised to certify the products, prompting the Vietnam Register to seek temporary measures from the Ministry of Construction to address the bottleneck.

Banks split on lending rate adjustments in May

Twenty banks had disclosed their average lending rates for May as of June 21 with six reducing average lending rates and the remaining raising them, according to data released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Việt Nam eyes bigger part in global smart electronics supply chain

Việt Nam is emerging with many opportunities to strengthen its position in the global smart electronics supply chain, as global technology supply chains undergo a restructuring driven by artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability requirements and shifting manufacturing patterns.

Wave of new share issuances raises dilution concerns

Around 70 per cent of planned issuances have yet to be carried out, suggesting that both capital-raising pressure and the market's ability to absorb new shares could increase significantly in the second half of the year.

From coffee to cars, major brands prepare for IPOs

Việt Nam's stock market could receive between $1 billion and $1.5 billion in foreign capital during the initial phase after an upgrade, with cumulative inflows potentially exceeding $5 billion over the following five years.

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