Corporate bond issuances down sharply

Only VND3.5 trillion ($153.2 million) worth of corporate bonds were issued in March, up slightly against February but down 85 per cent year-on-year. Real estate continued to lead, with nearly half of the issuance volume, followed by securities and banking. Nearly VND29.4 trillion ($1.3 billion) worth of corporate bonds were issued in the first quarter of the year.