VietNamNet Bridge – Under great pressure to realize the economic growth target, the Government and localities are seeking ways to spur investment demand and unblock the capital flow. A measure tabled now is to bolster public investment.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government should boost public investment via government bond issuance to the major projects currently in financial distress, all for the sake of economic growth,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Government bond yields have kept falling on the primary and secondary market over the past week as banks with a cash surplus have sharply increased bond buying.

Government bonds have been selling well since the beginning of the year. This remains a favorite investment channel for big institutions and foreign investors in 2013.

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Issuing local authorities bonds proves to be the only solution for localities now to cover the local budget deficit. However, this may be a big threat, according to experts.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A decline in businesses performances last year caused a downturn in the quality of securities, affecting investor confidence, says the State Securities Commission.

While other investment channels have been shrinking in the economic downturn, government bonds have been yielding big fruits. What’s behind this?