HCMA0104: Notice of bond interest payment 2009

HoSE announces the record date for bond interest payment 2009 as follows:

* Bond name: HIFU Bond Issue No. 01/2004 - issued through underwriting

* Stock symbol:   HCMA0104

* Bond type:        municipal bond

* Face value:        VND100,000

* Interest rate:      4.26%/6 months

* Ex-right date:     January 16, 2009

* Record date:      January 16, 2009

* Interest payment date:    January 30, 2009

Vietnam Securities Depository – HCMC Branch will suspend depository activities for HCMA0104 on January 15, 16 & 19, 2009.

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