HÀ NỘI — The corporate bond market is expected to remain relatively sluggish until the end of the first quarter of 2024, as conditions for issuing and trading corporate bonds tighten. These factors contribute to the trend of the corporate bond market. Previously, retail investors were the primary growth driver of the corporate bond market, accounting for one-third of the market's purchasing power. This is aimed at gradually improving the corporate bond market and aligning it with international standards. Investment funds also noted that the corporate bond market has faced its most challenging phase and that there are still obstacles ahead, particularly with the real estate market remaining subdued.