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Vietnam bond investment guide

By Linh Bui, Ngoc Anh Tran, Dang Vu, Linh Chi Dang, Kiet Do
Banking & Finance Capital Markets Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity Tax Vietnam

Key legal and practical issues for foreign investors and domestic issuers

In addition to loans, corporate bonds have been a frequently employed financial instrument for Vietnamese companies to raise debt capital from domestic and international investors. Bonds can be issued within Vietnam or offshore in the global market, either privately or publicly.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of corporate bonds, and discusses some key legal and practical issues for foreign investors and domestic issuers on bond transactions in Vietnam. It delves into:

  • an overview of corporate bonds
  • details on insurance processes
  • bond depositories and trading for domestic bonds.