VietNamNet Bridge - Mergers between securities have become stronger as it is the only choice for small securities companies. It is expected that at least three merger & acquisition (M&A) deals will wrap up this year.

The Vietnamese finance market has been shaken by a number of events in recent days. 

HCM City, considered a financial center of Vietnam, could lose its stock market in the future because the watchdog agency plans to merge the Hanoi and HCM City stock exchanges into one Vietnam Stock Exchange headquartered in Hanoi.

VietNamNet Bridge – Though many state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are unprofitable, investors still see them as attractive, thanks to their advantages in business fields and large land funds.

Brighter economic outlook accelerates car sales in H1; HOSE sees busy year for securities trading; Investors lack clear regulations; Forex rate tumbles after State Bank announcement; Viet Nam, Argentina sign MoU; FPT buys 123mua.vn from VNG

 Planned oil refinery capacity increased; Central bank eyes gold sale to stabilise market; Fruit and vegetable exports drive healthy sector growth; Central region tops FDI attraction list