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The proposed regulation by the Ministry of Finance has caused concern among investors, with requirements for professional individual investors to have a minimum of two years of securities investment experience, a portfolio of at least VND 2 billion, and an annual income of VND 1 billion in the last two years to be eligible for bond market participation.

On September 16, an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of VTSS approved significant agenda items. The meeting stood out for the dismissal of a long-serving board member, a name change, and the relocation of headquarters to Ho Chi Minh City. Other key decisions included the addition of proprietary trading and underwriting to the company's line of business.

The Booking.com Sustainable Travel Report 2023 reveals an encouraging trend, with an impressive 80% of global travelers surveyed stating that sustainable travel is becoming increasingly important to them. This is further reinforced by a YouGov survey across 11 countries, which found that 34% of travelers intend to make more sustainable choices.

"It's clear that the majority of private investors currently holding corporate bonds are not professional investors, and this is an anomaly in the context of market development," says Tran Le Minh, CEO of Vietnam Investment and Rating Joint Stock Company (VIS Rating).

The supermarket chains in the Northern region have assured that they have proactively prepared for the upcoming season by stocking up on essential goods and devising a timely supplementary supply plan. They have pledged to maintain stable prices, especially for essential items, to support their customers during this period.

MobiFone has taken the initiative to directly deliver hundreds of essential gift packages to struggling employees of local businesses. In addition, they have been actively supporting online learning through the mSchool platform, spreading love and compassion to their fellow citizens.

Samsung Electronics reported a decline in revenue and profit for its four factories in Vietnam in the second quarter, compared to the first quarter of 2024.

The National Cyber Security Monitoring Center has issued a warning regarding 13 high-impact and critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to execute remote codes, perform spoofing attacks, gain privilege escalation, and bypass protection mechanisms.

"There is a growing concern among individual investors that they will be left behind in the corporate bond market if and when new regulations are implemented. This fear is understandable, as regulatory changes can significantly impact investment strategies and opportunities."

"Your innovative thinking is impressive, and it's clear you've come up with solutions that even the Sharks here might not have considered. I can see you joining their ranks in 5 to 10 years." Shark Viet commended the Founder of Hoa Loc Thanh, who invented the Covo flood-proof tarp that turns cars into makeshift boats during floods.