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RNS Number : 9405K  VietNam Holding Limited  17 April 2024

VietNam Holding Limited ("VNH" or the "Company")

Monthly Investor Report

A report detailing the activities of the Company for the month of March 2024
has been issued by Dynam Capital Limited, the investment manager of the
Company. Electronic copies of the report have been made available to
shareholders on the Company's website
(https://www.vietnamholding.com/media/kzkboa4h/vnh-investor-report-march-2024.pdf)
and a summary of the report is included below.

Manager Commentary: Great Expectations

Vietnam's economy continued its exports-led growth story in March, posting a
relatively impressive GDP rise of 5.7% for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1
2024). While this was the highest first quarter expansion in Vietnam since
2020, it happened at a softer pace than expected with all main sectors growing
less than they did during the fourth quarter of 2023, when GDP expanded by
6.7%.

AFF (agriculture, forestry, and fishery), IC (industry and construction), and
Services (information and communications, financial and professional services)
grew by 3.0%, 6.3% and 6.1% year-on-year (YoY) for Q1 2024, respectively.
These rates, albeit positive compared to other countries around the world,
highlight a divergence between domestic-oriented industries and
external-facing manufacturing sectors in Vietnam.

Despite the varied 'tides in March', the country's ongoing recovery remains
well on track as trade prospects and foreign direct investment (FDI) continue
to advance extensively. First and foremost, FDI remains particularly strong
and sustainable, with a formidable 13.4% jump YoY for Q1 2024. Moreover,
manufacturing exports expanded by over 14% YoY for the month and 17% YoY for
Q1 2024, and we expect it to be the main driving force behind our 2024 GDP
growth forecast of 6.5% for Vietnam. The robust export growth in Q1 2024 was
largely due to the continued upturn in computers and electronic products, up a
whopping 30.3% YoY, with Vietnam further benefiting as a key (and increasingly
attractive) hub to produce smartphones too.

Tourism also enjoyed more positive momentum in March, with monthly inbound
visitors exceeding pre-pandemic levels thanks to a welcome surge in Chinese,
Korean and Taiwanese tourists. According to a recent report by the Vietnam
National Tourism Administration, the number of international visitors for the
quarter totalled more than 4.6 million, a massive increase of 72% YoY and 3.2%
over the same period in 2019 before COVID-19 struck.

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that Vietnam's economy could
potentially reach US$470 bn for 2024, underlining its status as an
increasingly important hub in Southeast Asia. As Vietnam enjoyed another
record high trade surplus in Q1 2024 - US$8.1 bn - we also must note the
government's commitment to enhancing trade agreements and modernising
infrastructure.

 

Vietnam's integrated role in the global supply chain means it is affected by
disruptions, including the recent Red Sea shipping conflict and Baltimore
bridge crash, and the government showed that it is cognisant of the potential
implications as it focuses on improving its port logistics and addressing
businesses' changing needs given the accelerating digital and green
transformations.

In March, the Vietnamese Prime Minister visited Australia and signed eleven
cooperation documents to expand their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on
energy transformation and digital innovation, as well as building on already
established collaboration across cybersecurity, economic engagement, and
education. The advancement in bilateral ties with Australia is the latest
achievement for Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy', as reported by Reuters in March.
It reflects Vietnam's successful enhancement of relations with major global
powers in recent years as the country navigates increasing global tensions and
tries to enhance corporate governance and trust.

Indeed, according to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam witnessed a
decade-high surge in new business establishments during Q1 2024, with a total
of 36,224 new firms registered nationwide during the first three months of the
year. When factoring in enterprises resuming operations, the number rose to
59,848. In Q1 2024, Vietnam granted investment certificates to 644 new
projects with a total registered capital of US$4.77 bn, marking a notable
increase of 23.4% in the number of projects and 57.9% in value YoY.

VNH's NAV rose +4.4% for March due to the outperformance of our holdings in
retail, telecoms, and construction. The Fund has continued to outperform the
Vietnam All Share Index over 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years.

For more information please contact:

Dynam Capital Limited

Craig
Martin
Tel: +84 28 3827 7590

 

info@dynamcapital.com (mailto:info@dynamcapital.com) |www.dynamcapital.com
(http://www.dynamcapital.com)

 

www.vietnamholding.com (http://www.vietnamholding.com/)

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited

Corporate Broker and Financial Advisor
                                 Tel: +44 20
7220 0500

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