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Exchange rate risk management in vietnam : examples of Holcim and Ha Tien 1

AuthorHuynh Thi Nhu Tran
NoteA project study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration (Executive) in International Business – Management of Technology (VN), School of Management
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractHa Tien 1 Cement Joint Stock Company is one of large companies of Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation in the South of Vietnam. Its main business fields include manufacturing and trading cements and construction materials. Ha Tien 1’s market share is about 7% of total market share in Vietnam and is about 30% of Southeast Area’s market share. Its products get the prize of Vietnamese High Quality Products from 1997 to now by choice of consumers. The company has loan balances in foreign currencies. Besides, the company also needs foreign currencies in USD, EUR … to settle for suppliers in oversea countries. Thus, the company can encounter the exposure of fluctuations of exchange rates. Consequently, it is essential for Ha Tien 1 to examine and apply financial instruments in order to limit the exposure of fluctuation of exchange rate. And this study analyses some financial instruments and some cases which applied in practice in Vietnam so that Ha Tien 1 can use these tools to control and reduce exchange rate risks.
Year2010
TypeProject
SchoolSchool of Management (SOM)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSMaster of Business Administration (Executive) in International Business - Management of Technology (VN/BKK))
Chairperson(s)Sundar Venkatesh;
Examination Committee(s)Muller, Logan ;Dimmitt, Nicholas J. ;
Scholarship Donor(s)Ha Tien 1 Cement Joint Stock Company;


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