HCM_0103: Notice of delisting municipal bond

HOSE announces the details of delisting the following bond:

* Issuer: The Ho Chi Minh City Investment Fund for Urban Development (HIFU)

* Add: 33-39 Pasteur, Dist. 1, HCM City

* Tel: (84-8) 3821 4249                  Fax: (84-8) 3821 4243                                                                                     

* Bond name:                   HCMC Municipal Bond Issue No.01/2003

* Bond symbol:   HCM_0103

* Bond type:        Municipal Bond

* Par value:          VND100,000

* Term:    5 years

* Issuing date:      December 11, 2003

* Interest rate:      8.35%/year

* Interest payment method: made annually and at a fixed coupon rate

* Reason of delisting: The bond is nearing maturity.

* Ex-right date:     November 12, 2008

* Record date:      November 12, 2008

* Delisting date:   November 13, 2008

(Trading will be stopped on the delisting date.)

* Date for payment of principal and interest: December 11, 2008                

Vietnam Securities Depository – HCMC Branch will suspend depository activities for HCM_0103 on November 11, 12 & 13, 2008.

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