Corporate bond market shows signs of recovery in H1

The corporate bond market in the first half of 2025 showed signs of significant recovery, according to the latest report released by FiinRatings.

The total value of issued corporate bonds in the period was estimated at VND248.6 trillion ($9.45 billion), marking a year-on-year increase of 71.2%.

In June alone, VND105.5 trillion ($4 billion) worth of corporate bonds were issued, skyrocketing 52.4% compared to the previous month.

The growth rate demonstrates the recovery of the market after suffering deterioration in 2023 and early 2024.

Public offerings in the first half accounting for VND27.9 trillion ($1.06 billion) or 11.2% of the total, and equal to 76.8% of the public offering value of the whole 2024.

During this period, bank bonds constituted 76.3% of the total issuances.

Meanwhile, in the non-financial sector, real estate dominated, with 67.3% of the issuances.