The Korean conglomerate wants to give its growth outlook a boost with a larger footprint in Vietnam. A chance to overtake rival chaebol LG in a growing market for electric vehicles is also attractive.
The government is preparing sweeping changes to domestic bond market regulation as foreign investors dip into local currency corporate debt for the first time.
Faltering secondary markets and high valuations do not appear to be deterring investors as they continue to take advantage of primary market deals to build sizable equity positions in Vietnam.