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New share issuances on the cards amid favourable market

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Vietnamese firms are planning to issue new shares amid a relatively auspicious stock market landscape.

Early this month, the board of directors at ICD Tan Cang-Long Binh JSC, which specialises in providing warehousing services, customs clearance services, and freight, finalised a list of shareholders eligible for bonus shares or the right to purchase new shares.

New share issuances on the cards amid favourable market
The real estate sector is expected to raise robust capital from the third quarter. Photo: baodautu.vn

ILB will issue 13.7 million shares, of which 12.35 million will be offered to existing shareholders at a price of VND20,000 ($0.8) apiece, with a subscription ratio of 50.4 per cent.

The raised amount is expected to surpass $9.8 billion, of which ILB will use $3.64 million to invest in a joint venture with Tan Cang Hoa Tieu Co., Ltd., while $6.24 million will be used to pay infrastructure costs to its parent company, Saigon Newport Corporation, which owns a 51 per cent stake in ILB.

Hanoi-based tech firm Elcom Technology Communications Corporation closed its shareholder list on February 24 for an offering of nearly 12.5 million shares at a ratio of 100:15, priced at $0.4 per share.

The total proceeds have been estimated at nearly $5 million, of which Elcom plans to use $3.28 million to repay principal and interest on several credit agreements and pay debts to suppliers.

The remaining $1.72 million will be injected into research for new technologies and products.

In addition, Elcom will issue approximately 4.2 million bonus shares to shareholders at a ratio of 100:5. After executing these two plans, Elcom’s charter capital will increase from $33.3 million to $40 million.

For southern developer Nam Long Investment Corporation, the company has asked for shareholders’ opinions on a plan to offer shares to existing shareholders during 2025.

The firm plans to issue beyond 100 million shares at a ratio of 100:26, with a price of $1 per share.

With about $100 million to be raised from the offering, Nam Long plans to use nearly $10.64 million to invest in two key subsidiaries: Nam Long Land and Nam Long Commercial Property. The funds will be disbursed in the last two quarters of this year.

In addition to offerings to existing shareholders, some businesses plan to conduct private placements for strategic shareholders.

For example, at the end of February, TDG Global Investment JSC announced a plan to issue nearly 6.5 million shares to four professional individual investors at a price of $0.4 per share.

The expected fund of nearly $2.6 million shall be for infrastructure construction for Bac Son 2 Industrial Cluster in the northern highland province of Lang Son in the first half of 2025.

On February 17, the State Securities Commission announced it had received an application for a share offering from Binh Duong Trading and Development JSC.

The company also plans to offer 35 million shares at a price not lower than $0.4 apiece, expecting to raise $14 million.

The entire sum will be used to repurchase part of the TDC.BOND.700.2020 bond batch ahead of schedule.

The bond batch, issued on November 9, 2020 with a total face value of $28 million, will mature on November 15 of this year.

The proceeds aim to pay dividends to the parent company, Becamex IDC Corporation, and to repay loans and bank interest.

Regarding stock market performance, Nguyen The Minh, head of analysis at Yuanta Securities Vietnam, said that the VN-Index surpassed the 1,300-point threshold mark in the final trading sessions of February.

In Minh’s words, since 2024, the VN-Index had reached the 1,300-point threshold seven times. The key difference in the seventh instance is that the leading stocks are no longer just mid- and small-cap stocks but include significant participation from large-cap stocks, particularly from the steel, securities, and some banking sectors.

This has helped the VN-Index maintain the 1,300-point level more solidly compared to the previous six times.

Liquidity is also an important factor. In the past, when the VN-Index hit 1,300 points, liquidity would spike briefly at the threshold and then quickly decline.

Currently, liquidity has been maintained after the index surpassed the resistance level, indicating funds are not exiting but primarily circulating between different stock groups.

As a result, Minh believes that the current period is relatively favourable for businesses to realise capital through the issuance of shares and bonds.

Regarding investors, the Yuanta Securities expert recommended that before participating in additional share issuance offerings, investors should assess the company’s internal strengths, future growth potential, and share price.

“Investors need to compare the offering price with the trading price on the stock exchange to determine the reasonable price difference. Companies might push stock prices up before the offering to ensure its success, but afterward, prices may sharply decrease. The key is that the price after adjustment must still be higher than the purchase price, otherwise investors will face the risk of losses,” Minh said.

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Billionaire Trần Bá Dương’s VND 2,000 Billion, 200-Hectare Industrial Park in Thái Bình Could Begin Operations This Year

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The Thaco – Thái Bình Industrial Park, covering more than 194 hectares with an investment of over VND 2,100 billion, is expected to become operational within this year, according to the development plan.

Recently, provincial leaders of Thái Bình conducted an on-site inspection of land clearance efforts and infrastructure construction progress at the Thaco – Thái Bình Industrial Park located in Quỳnh Phụ District.

To date, Quỳnh Phụ District has completed compensation and land clearance for nearly 192 hectares of agricultural land, involving the land recovery of 1,067 households to hand over to the investor for project implementation.

Currently, the district is focusing on clearing the remaining land, involving 94 households in Lương Cầu Hamlet, An Cầu Commune. At the same time, it is coordinating with the electricity sector to relocate a 220kV high-voltage power line.

On the investor’s side, groundwork construction is underway, including roadbeds, internal roads, stormwater and wastewater drainage systems, and communication infrastructure within the industrial park.

The Thaco – Thái Bình Industrial Park is a specialized high-tech agricultural industrial park proposed by THACO Group (chaired by billionaire Trần Bá Dương) since 2017, originally planned to cover 250 hectares. By July 2017, the provincial authorities agreed to incorporate the project into Thái Bình’s industrial development master plan.

In August 2020, THACO officially broke ground on the industrial park’s infrastructure. A year later, in August 2021, the project’s investment certificate was revised, confirming a total investment of over VND 2,100 billion and a land area of more than 194 hectares. The project is being developed across An Thái, An Ninh, and An Cầu communes in Quỳnh Phụ District.

According to the roadmap, the investor is determined to complete and officially launch the project in 2025.

The Thaco – Thái Bình Industrial Park is designed as a dedicated high-tech agricultural zone, featuring various functional subdivisions including an administration center, agro-food processing zone, high-tech agricultural training center, experimental farms, agricultural materials production area, and a cargo transport port.

This project is considered one of the key developments in Thái Bình Province, playing a crucial role in the region’s socio-economic growth strategy.

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Carbon labels: a gateway to high-value global markets

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In an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a requirement, carbon labelling is emerging as a crucial factor for exporters.

Carbon labels: a gateway to high-value global markets
Vu Trung Kien, director Climate Change Resilience Centre

Countries like the US and the European Union are implementing stringent carbon regulations, such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and increasing scrutiny on supply chain emissions.

Vietnamese businesses that fail to adopt carbon labelling risk losing access to lucrative markets. However, those that proactively integrate carbon footprint transparency into their products can gain a competitive advantage, enhance brand reputation, and secure long-term profitability.

Across the world, forward-thinking countries have embraced carbon labelling as a strategic tool for trade success. These efforts have not only helped businesses comply with regulations but have also opened doors to new investment and consumer markets.

Japan has implemented a government-backed carbon labelling programme that allows companies to display detailed carbon footprint information on their products. This has strengthened consumer trust and made Japanese goods more attractive in environmentally conscious markets such as the EU and North America.

The South Korean government incentivises businesses to adopt carbon labelling through tax benefits and green export support schemes. Companies that participate gain access to new trading partners, particularly in Europe, where sustainable supply chains are becoming the norm. Thailand, a key competitor to Vietnam, has integrated carbon labelling across industries such as food processing, textiles, and electronics. Thai exporters, particularly in agriculture, now benefit from preferential treatment in European supermarkets and trade agreements.

These case studies highlight an important lesson: carbon labelling is not just about compliance – it is a business strategy that enhances market access, builds consumer confidence, and future-proofs exports.

For businesses in Vietnam, waiting until carbon labelling becomes a legal requirement would be a mistake. Many international corporations have already set ambitious sustainability targets, requiring suppliers to provide verifiable carbon footprint data. Voluntary carbon labelling can position Vietnamese enterprises as reliable, future-ready partners.

It works by companies conducting a life cycle assessment to measure emissions from production to disposal. Products are labelled with a carbon footprint score, helping consumers and businesses make informed choices. Labels are often verified by third-party certifiers to ensure credibility and compliance with global standards.

The benefits include a boost for green supply chains. Companies like Nestlé and Unilever prioritise suppliers that provide carbon footprint transparency. Vietnamese food and beverage exporters can gain an edge by aligning with such demands.

Businesses with carbon-reduction strategies attract funding from international banks and investors that focus on increasing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment.

It also leads to improved consumer trust and higher sales. Studies indicate that climate-conscious consumers prefer labelled products. In markets like the EU, organic rice, seafood, and textiles from carbon-labelled brands command higher prices.

For Vietnamese companies looking to integrate carbon labelling into their strategy, a step-by-step approach can make the transition smooth and effective.

Pilot carbon labelling programmes in key sectors are critical, with a focus on industries where carbon labelling is already gaining momentum, such as textiles, seafood, agriculture, and furniture.

The process must start with one or two high-export products and conduct a carbon footprint analysis to understand emissions sources. Industry associations must also work with international partners to ensure the label aligns with EU and US standards.

Collaboration with certification bodies is also key, and partnering with recognised organisations such as the Carbon Trust (UK), TÜV Rheinland (Germany), or SGS (Switzerland) for certification is advised, as is engaging with Vietnamese regulatory bodies to advocate for government incentives similar to South Korea’s model.

Another vital part of the process is to leverage green financing and government incentives to access ESG-linked loans and grants that support supply chain improvements. Alongside this, there needs to be a move to propose carbon labelling incentive programmes through the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry or the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The future of Vietnam’s export competitiveness is green. The world is moving towards sustainable trade, and carbon-labelling is no longer optional for businesses that want to thrive in international markets. By learning from successful global initiatives, Vietnamese companies can turn carbon transparency into an economic advantage rather than a compliance burden.

The time to act is now. Companies that lead in carbon labelling will not only future-proof their businesses but also shape Vietnam’s reputation as a responsible trade leader.

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Industrial parks in Binh Duong increase FDI attraction by 232%

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In the first quarter of 2025, an additional 588 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) poured into Binh Duong Province’s industrial parks, marking a 232% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and reaching 53.43% of the 2025 annual plan, as reported by the provincial Management Board of Industrial Parks on March 26.

Of the 588 million in FDI USD invested in industrial parks during the first quarter, there were 25 new investment projects with a total registered capital of more than 60.2 million USD and 26 projects with additional capital adjustments, contributing nearly 528 million USD in increased capital.

With this positive investment attraction in the first quarter, industrial parks in Binh Duong have so far attracted 3,252 active projects, including 2,561 FDI projects with total registered capital of 31.57 billion USD and 691 domestic investment projects with total registered capital of 93.664 trillion VND.

According to the Management Board of Industrial Parks in Binh Duong, 10 new projects have become operational in the first quarter. Currently, the province’s industrial parks have 2,706 active business and production projects, including 507 domestic projects and 2,199 FDI projects.

With effective operations, the estimated business and production targets for the first quarter of 2025 in the province’s industrial parks exceeded 11 billion USD, increasing by 7.72% compared to the same period last year and reaching 31.49% of the annual plan. Export turnover surpassed 6.34 billion USD, up 9.22% year on year, achieving 25.36% of the annual plan. Taxes and budget contributions reached nearly 175.4 million USD, increasing by 10.23% year on year and fulfilling 25% of the annual target.

Binh Duong currently has 29 industrial parks with a total planned area of 12,746 hectares. Of which, 28 industrial parks are already operational, covering a total of 12,046 hectares.

According to the Binh Duong Provincial Master Plan for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, which was approved by the prime minister, the province is planned to develop 48 to 50 industrial parks with a total planned area of 25,000 hectares.

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