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Vietnam’s sovereign credit ratings upgraded

The rating of BB+ that Vietnam has been given by S&P to Vietnam is close to the “investment grade” group, which means that if Vietnam gets BBB- it will be in the investment portfolios of many financial institutions in the world.

Nasdaq and S&P 500 at new record on strong tech profits

 The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed at new record highs after US tech firms reported strong first quarter profits.

Vietnam’s credit ratings remain stable despite East Sea tensions

Standards and Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s, two of the world’s three most prestigious credit-rating firms, have said that tensions in the East Sea and public disorder in some localities of Vietnam had not affected Vietnam’s credit ratings.

Dow, S&P set record highs after pullback

U.S. stocks bounced back on Tuesday from Monday's pullback, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average index and S&P 500 closing at all-time highs, bolstered by strong gains in health insurance companies.

S&P faces US gov't suit over 2007 mortgage ratings

 The US Justice Department plans to sue Standard & Poor's over its rating of mortgage bonds prior to the 2008 financial crisis, S&P said Monday.

S&P lifts Greece from selective default rating

 Ratings agency Standard and Poor's raised Greece's sovereign debt rating by six notches on Tuesday encouraged by a burst of support for Athens from eurozone partners.