Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines are competing to become the first Asian country to sell bonds in foreign currencies in the international market this year.
Vietnam's Agriculture Ministry has sought government approval to allow exporters to stockpile 200,000 tonnes of coffee, in an effort to shore up prices, traders said.
Australian listed Neon Energy is primed to start exploring in Vietnam after landing exploration Block 105-110/4 in the Song Hong basin off the country.
The Vietnam Securities Depository Agency said Tuesday that it issued licenses to 20 new foreign institutional investors in December to trade local stocks, raising the total number to 1,149.