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VPF Vietnam Prop.

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Vietnam Property Fund Half Yearly Report (1163B)

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Vietnam Property Fund

28 March 2013

VIETNAM PROPERTY FUND LIMITED

("VPF" or the "Company")

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

Financial Highlights

 
                             31 December 2012        30 June 2012 
 Total net assets               US$63,472,850       US$67,496,602 
 NAV per share                        US$0.74             US$0.77 
 
 Share price (mid-price)              US$0.41             US$0.54 
 Discount                              44.59%              29.87% 
 US$/VND exchange rate                 20,835              20,878 
 
 
                             Six Months Ended    Six Months Ended 
                             31 December 2012    31 December 2011 
 Net loss                      US$(3,046,125)      US$(6,496,765) 
 Net loss per ordinary 
  share                              US$0.035            US$0.073 
-------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 
 
                                Six Months Ended    Six Months Ended 
                                31 December 2012    31 December 2011 
                                             US$                 US$ 
----------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Cash and cash equivalents            25,807,306          27,170,826 
============================  ==================  ================== 
 
 Bank interest income                    188,517             386,305 
 Dividend income                         135,472             153,121 
 Loan interest income                     16,000              39,110 
 Net changes in fair value 
  of financial assets at 
  fair value through profit 
  or loss                            (2,529,304)         (6,079,764) 
 Other income                                  -                 747 
----------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Total                               (2,189,315)         (5,500,481) 
============================  ==================  ================== 
 

Portfolio Highlights

 
                          31 December 2012   30 June 2012 
                                       US$            US$ 
 Listed investments at 
  cost                          24,655,110     24,655,110 
 Unrealised losses            (15,321,215)   (12,789,114) 
-----------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Listed investments at 
  fair value                     9,333,895     11,865,996 
-----------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 
 
                            31 December 2012   30 June 2012 
                                         US$            US$ 
 Unlisted investments at 
  cost                            31,656,244     29,256,244 
 Unrealised losses               (3,237,474)    (3,240,271) 
-------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Unlisted investments at 
  fair value                      28,418,770     26,015,973 
-------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 

Investment Manager's Statement

2012 REVIEW - The Bottomless PIT?

It is often said that "What goes up must come down". We believe that was certainly true for the property market in Vietnam over the past ten years. "When will it land?" is the question we would all like answered. We have what seems to be the most prolonged downturn in this sector since the Asia crisis in 1997 and there is a danger that the current downturn will outlast that. The first phase of the reforms necessary to tackle Vietnam's well documented macroeconomic issues has been relatively successful with inflation now in single digits, interest rates on a downward trend and a currency that has been stable against the United States Dollar ("US$") since the last devaluation at beginning of 2011. We consider this a positive sign.

The second phase of reform is proving to be more challenging with the weak banking sector and the inefficient State Owned Enterprises ("SOE") proving a harder nut to crack. Real estate in a wider context usually lags behind the wider economy and it would be a brave commentator that says we are out of the woods. Debt still weighs down on many of the developers and the continued delays to projects due to the lack of funding must be pushing more and more companies towards the abyss. Distressed situations are prevalent in the real estate sector, however, are quite hard to find as deals are often done off market and actual prices are hard to ascertain.

Pricing and timing will be critical to most investors in this turbulent market but we are trying to mitigate the wild swings in the market through careful selection of both projects and partners. Whilst enthusiasm is abundant in Vietnam, the expertise needed to deliver a higher quality project that stands out from the crowd is still often lacking from developers and investors who have known nothing but bull markets. This is why we are keen to partner with those companies and individuals who are a cut above the rest in their chosen field rather than building our own development capacity at Vietnam Property Fund Limited. We believe it is not possible to be all things to all men in this country and the failure of several non-core business developers is testament to that.

Sales and rents have continued to be weak during the whole of 2012 although the pace of price and rental reductions has slowed which could be pointing to a bottoming out of the seemingly bottomless pit in 2013. Unfortunately for many the bottom is all we will be seeing in 2013. This does, however, give those with money the chance to invest at the right time in the cycle with very little competition for deals. Vietnam seems to have virtually fallen off the schedules for most real estate conferences in Asia where it was getting a full hour slot five years ago. Now is the time to buy, plan and get ready for the next cycle which is not too far away.

OUTLOOK FOR 2103

As with last year's Interim Report, we look forward to the coming year on the basis of applying the following scenarios:

   1.   Good Case - The Empty Playing Field 

There are very few investors active in the Vietnam real estate market at the moment. Whilst deals are still hard to source there is a lack of investors with cash and developers who can deliver good product. Given our local presence we have good access to the market and to the few remaining developers that are worth their salt and still have some cash to spend. It feels a bit lonely out here sometimes as there are so few parties looking at real estate even though this is intuitively the time to buy distressed opportunities as they come forward. Although there are many barriers still to be worked through, the market will recover in time and this is the right time to be here at the start of the upswing. The main change we have seen from 12 months ago is that more investors are out of the game and more distress is evident in the market. We have a good pipeline of deals, a number of which we expect to close in the first half of 2013.

   2.   The Holding Case - Hold or Average Down? 

We have generally been quite robust about our view on the equity positions that we hold. It is true to say that their performance has been volatile over the past year but they all, with one notable exception, have good land banks and are not in danger of illiquidity or regulatory problems. It is likely we will sell one of our listed holdings in 2013. The remaining listed companies within the portfolio are all facing sales and leasing problems in the short to medium term and a sale, therefore, at the bottom of the market is not on the cards. To the contrary, if we see a sustained improvement in the market, we might consider averaging down in the positions held by the Company in its listed portfolio companies.

   3.   The Base Case - Baton Down the Hatches 

It is a very tough time for residential sales at the moment, particularly high rise apartments. For that reason, we have decided to delay the development of the Saigon South Residences Project ("SSR Project") until we either see a market recovery or find a buyer. We have paid down a good portion of the outstanding debt to ensure that the project will not be in a distressed situation. Similarly with the Saigon Golf, Country Club and Residences Project ("SDI Project"), we are planning to complete the golf course before starting the construction of residential units. Our equity share in Project Design & Development ("PDD") is producing a good return even through the downturn. In short, we are trying to maintain value with our current investments until the outlook is brighter.

In summary, the real estate market for 2012 has remained difficult and it is not looking like picking up to any great extent in 2013. We are, however, confident that the remaining cash held by the Fund can be deployed into good assets that will be ready to benefit from the inevitable upswing in the property cycle which we still believe will occur.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2013

We are concentrating our efforts on making the most of better pricing in the real estate market. There are a lot of projects across all sectors that require capital. That is a fact. The problems we face, however, are still a combination of unrealistic expectations and a lack of transparency. The majority of projects we look at have issues that we, as a foreign investor, cannot accept whether they are planning, zoning, land compensation or taxation in nature.

We will, therefore, continue to focus our efforts on distressed opportunities. It is worth noting that distressed assets are not likely to be available in Vietnam at a very deep discount, we are more likely to see good pricing as opposed to fire selling.

In general, we are looking across all sectors of the real estate market, each of which is having its own set of problems. We are seeing the most discounted projects in the resort and apartment for sale market. We do not, however, favor resorts but are looking closely at residential. This is based, in part, on a potential policy change from the Government allowing foreigners to purchase apartments, both personally and corporately, to live in and for wholesale. This would be a real boost for the market and could lead to a hugely accelerated uptake of existing stock.

CONCLUSION - GENERAL OUTLOOK

We believe the Vietnam property market is reaching its bottom and the current outlook is negative. There will not be any major recovery in the short-term but it is the time to focus on distressed assets and hold over the medium to long term. Prime location and income producing assets are still scarce and not cheap due to competition/demand, mainly from Japan and South East Asia but there are a lot of unfinished projects being delayed due to financial difficulties. Many of those are attractive offerings that can potentially be acquired at distressed prices. Our view is that the next 6-18 months will be a good time to pick up distressed assets in Vietnam.

Full updates on the VPF and copies of this document as well as further details on its investment activities can be found on the website: www.vietnampropertyfund.com.

ENQUIRIES:

Rachel Hill

   Dragon Capital Markets (Europe) Limited |            Tel: +44 79 71 214 852 

Tom Sheldon, Rick Thompson

   Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (Nominated Adviser and Broker) |            Tel: +44 20 7107 8000 

VIETNAM PROPERTY FUND LIMITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2012 (UNAUDITED)

 
                                                   31 December 2012      30 June2012 
                                                         US$                 US$ 
    ASSETS 
 
         Long-term loans receivable                         528,600           528,600 
------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------- 
    NON-CURRENT ASSETS                                      528,600           528,600 
------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------- 
 
         Financial assets at fair value through 
          profit or loss                                 37,752,665        37,881,969 
         Short-term loans receivable                              -         2,400,000 
         Other receivables                                  161,632           182,295 
         Cash and cash equivalents                       25,807,306        26,703,886 
------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------- 
    CURRENT ASSETS                                       63,721,603        67,168,150 
------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------- 
 
    TOTAL ASSETS                                         64,250,203        67,696,750 
================================================  =================  ================ 
 
    EQUITY 
         Issued share capital                               858,477           882,225 
         Share premium                                   83,435,962        84,389,841 
         Accumulated losses                            (20,821,589)      (17,775,464) 
------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------- 
    TOTAL EQUITY                                         63,472,850        67,496,602 
================================================  =================  ================ 
 
    LIABILITIES 
         Redeemption payable                                583,200                 - 
         Accrued expenses                                   194,153           200,148 
------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------- 
    CURRENT LIABILITIES                                     777,353           200,148 
------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------- 
 
    TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                         64,250,203        67,696,750 
================================================  =================  ================ 
 
    NET ASSET ATTRIBUTABLE TO ORDINARY 
     SHAREHOLDERS                                        63,472,850        67,496,602 
================================================  =================  ================ 
 
    NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES IN ISSUE                   85,846,719        88,221,459 
================================================  =================  ================ 
 
    NET ASSET VALUE PER ORDINARY SHARE                         0.74              0.77 
================================================  =================  ================ 
 
 

VIETNAM PROPERTY FUND LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 (UNAUDITED)

 
                                             For the six months   For the six months 
                                              ended 31 December    ended 31 December 
                                                    2012                 2011 
                                                    US$                  US$ 
    INCOME 
    Dividend income                                     135,472              153,121 
    Bank interest income                                188,517              386,305 
    Loan interest income                                 16,000               39,110 
    Net change in fair value of financial 
     assets at fair value through profit 
     or loss                                        (2,529,304)          (6,079,764) 
    Other income                                              -                  747 
------------------------------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
    TOTAL LOSS                                      (2,189,315)          (5,500,481) 
==========================================  ===================  =================== 
 
    EXPENSES 
    Management fees                                   (662,625)            (692,270) 
    Legal and professional fees                        (47,531)              (8,871) 
    Directors' fees                                    (90,058)             (84,501) 
    Administration and custodian fees                  (42,411)             (44,127) 
    Other operating expenses                           (99,168)             (91,051) 
------------------------------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
    TOTAL EXPENSES                                    (941,793)            (920,820) 
==========================================  ===================  =================== 
 
    NET LOSS BEFORE EXCHANGE GAIN/(LOSS)            (3,131,108)          (6,421,301) 
------------------------------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 
    EXCHANGE GAIN/(LOSS) 
    Net foreign exchange gain/(loss)                     84,983             (75,464) 
 
    LOSS FOR THE PERIOD                             (3,046,125)          (6,496,765) 
    Other comprehensive income for the 
     period                                                   -                    - 
 
    TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                        (3,046,125)          (6,496,765) 
==========================================  ===================  =================== 
 
    BASIC LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE                       (0.035)              (0.073) 
==========================================  ===================  =================== 
 

VIETNAM PROPERTY FUND LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 (UNAUDITED)

 
                                  Issued 
                                   share                                                  Accumulated 
                                  capital                  Share premium                     losses                       Total 
                                    US$                         US$                           US$                          US$ 
 
  Balance at 1 
   July 2012                    882,225                        84,389,841                 (17,775,464)                    67,496,602 
 
  Total 
  comprehensive 
  loss for the 
  period: 
  Net loss for 
   the period                             -                             -                  (3,046,125)                   (3,046,125) 
 
  Transactions 
  with 
  shareholders, 
  recognised 
  directly 
  in equity: 
  Repurchase of 
   own shares                      (23,748)                     (953,879)                            -                     (977,627) 
----------------  -------------------------  ----------------------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------------- 
 
  Balance at 31 
   December 
   2012                             858,477                    83,435,962                 (20,821,589)                    63,472,850 
================  =========================  ============================  ===========================  ============================ 
 
 
  Balance at 1 
   July 2011                        893,225                    84,932,215                 (14,348,979)                    71,476,461 
 
  Total 
  comprehensive 
  loss for the 
  period: 
  Net loss for 
   the period                             -                             -                  (6,496,765)                   (6,496,765) 
 
  Transactions 
  with 
  shareholders, 
  recognised 
  directly 
  in equity: 
  Repurchase of 
   own shares                      (11,000)                     (542,374)                            -                     (553,374) 
----------------  -------------------------  ----------------------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------------- 
 
  Balance at 31 
   December 
   2011                             882,225                    84,389,841                 (20,845,744)                    64,426,322 
================  =========================  ============================  ===========================  ============================ 
 

VIETNAM PROPERTY FUND LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 (UNAUDITED)

 
                                                                For the six 
                                                                   months                    For the six 
                                                                    ended                    months ended 
                                                                 31 December                 31 December 
                                                                    2012                         2012 
                                                                    US$                          US$ 
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
    Loss for the period                                          (3,046,125)                  (6,496,765) 
    Adjustments for: 
          Dividend income                                          (135,472)                    (153,121) 
          Bank interest income                                     (188,517)                    (386,305) 
          Loan interest income                                      (16,000)                     (39,110) 
          Net change in fair value of financial 
           assets at fair value through profit 
           or loss                                                 2,529,304                    6,079,764 
------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  --------------------------- 
                                                                   (856,810)                    (995,537) 
 
    Change in trade and other receivables                             71,945                       27,939 
    Change in accounts payable and 
     accrued expenses                                                577,205                     (19,802) 
------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  --------------------------- 
                                                                   (207,660)                    (987,403) 
 
    Acquisition of investments                                   (2,400,000)                  (3,800,000) 
    Short term deposit received                                            -                    3,800,000 
    Loan disbursement                                                      -                  (1,100,000) 
    Collection of loan                                             2,400,000                    1,000,000 
    Dividends received                                               135,472                      231,736 
    Bank interest received                                           153,235                      501,605 
------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  --------------------------- 
    Net cash used in operating activities                             81,047                    (354,062) 
================================================  ==========================  =========================== 
 
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
    Repurchase of own shares                                       (977,627)                    (553,374) 
------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  --------------------------- 
    Net cash used in financing activities                          (977,627)                    (553,374) 
================================================  ==========================  =========================== 
 
    NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH 
     EQUIVALENTS                                                   (896,580)                    (907,436) 
 
    Cash and cash equivalents at the 
     beginning of the period                                      26,703,886                   28,078,262 
------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  --------------------------- 
 
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE 
     END OF THE PERIOD                                            25,807,306                   27,170,826 
================================================  ==========================  =========================== 
 

VIETNAM PROPERTY FUND LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 (UNAUDITED)

   1.   The Company 

Vietnam Property Fund Limited (the "Company") is a closed-end investment company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. It commenced operations on 17 October 2007, the date on which the initial subscription proceeds were received, and had no employees as at 31 December 2012 (31 December 2011: Nil).

The investment objective of the Company is to provide shareholders with attractive capital returns over the mid to long term by investing in a portfolio of Real Estate Investments, primarily in Vietnam.

The Company's shares are listed on London's Alternative Investment Market and were admitted to trading on the 25 April 2008. The Company has been established with unlimited duration. However, the Articles of Association require the Company to put before its annual general meeting in 2018 a special resolution to wind up the Company effective on 30 June 2020. If the special resolution is not passed, the Company will put before the annual general meeting in each successive odd numbered year a special resolution to wind up the Company effective 30 June in the second year following the year in which such annual general meeting is held.

The Company will focus on two distinct investment areas: listed and pre-listed equity in Vietnam, and Real Estate Projects. The latter will include sectors such as office for lease, residential, retail, tourism and leisure, and industrial. With the primary focus on Vietnam, the Company may invest up to 20% of its assets in Real Estate in countries neighbouring Vietnam.

The Company has three wholly-owned subsidiaries including VPF Property Investment 1 Limited, VPF Property Investment 2 Limited and Aralax Investment Limited, which are incorporated in the British Virgin Islands whose principal activity is investment holding.

The investment activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group") are managed by Dragon Capital Management Limited and the administration of the Group is delegated to Standard Chartered Bank (the "Administrator").

   2.   Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies 

(a) Statement of compliance

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors.

(b) Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were not audited. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2012. The accounting policies and basis of preparation adopted in the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those used in the annual financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2012.

(c) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2013 and have not been applied in preparing these financial statements. None of these is expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group, except for International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") 9 Financial Instruments (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015), IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013), IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013), IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interest in Other Entities (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013), and IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (revision effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012). The Group does not intend to early adopt these standards and the extent of the impact has not been determined.

   3.   Loan Receivables 

As at 31 December 2012, the Group granted unsecured loan receivables, denominated in USD, to Saigon South Residence comprising a loan of US$400,000 at an interest rate of 5% (30 June 2012: 5%) and a loan of US$128,600 at an interest rate of 8% (30 June 2012: 8%) per annum which will be both payable in 2015.

   4.   Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss 
 
                                  31 December 2012  30 June 2012 
                                               US$           US$ 
Listed investments: 
    Investments, at cost                24,655,110    24,655,110 
    Unrealised losses                 (15,321,215)  (12,789,114) 
--------------------------------  ----------------  ------------ 
At fair value                            9,333,895    11,865,996 
--------------------------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
Unlisted investments: 
    Investments, at cost                31,656,244    29,256,244 
    Unrealised losses                  (3,237,474)   (3,240,271) 
--------------------------------  ----------------  ------------ 
At fair value                           28,418,770    26,015,973 
--------------------------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
Total investments at fair value         37,752,665    37,881,969 
================================  ================  ============ 
 

The valuations of investments are based on information known to the Directors and market conditions existing at the reporting date.

   5.   Cash and Cash Equivalents 
 
                 31 December 2012  30 June 2012 
                              US$           US$ 
Cash on demand          5,567,247    12,096,216 
Time deposits          20,240,059    14,607,670 
---------------  ----------------  ------------ 
                       25,807,306    26,703,886 
===============  ================  ============ 
 

As at 31 December 2012, cash and cash equivalents were placed on USD time deposits at the interest rate of 0.5% (30 June 2012: 0.5%) per annum, and VND time deposits at the interest rate of 9% (30 June 2011: 11.6% to 14%) per annum.

   6.   Issued Share Capital 
 
                                             31 December 
                                                    2012   30 June 2012 
                                                     US$            US$ 
 
 Authorised: 
 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares at par 
  value of US$0.01 each                       10,000,000     10,000,000 
 1,000 management shares at par value 
  of US$0.01 each                                     10             10 
------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------- 
                                              10,000,010     10,000,010 
==========================================  ============  ============= 
 
 Issued and fully paid: 
 85,846,719 (30 June 2012: 88,221,459) 
  Ordinary Shares at par value of US$0.01 
  each                                           858,467        882,215 
 1,000 management shares at par value 
  of US$0.01 each                                     10             10 
------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Issued share capital                            858,477        882,225 
==========================================  ============  ============= 
 

All Ordinary Shares have the same rights, whether in regard to voting, dividends, return of share capital or otherwise. The management shares do not carry any right to dividends and, in a winding up, are entitled only to a return of paid-up nominal capital out of the assets of the Group after the return of nominal capital paid up on Ordinary Shares.

   7.   Net Asset Value per Ordinary Share 

The calculation of the NAV per Ordinary Share is based on the net assets attributable to the Ordinary Shares as at 31 December 2012 of US$63,472,850 (30 June 2012: US$67,496,602) and the number of Ordinary Shares in issue as at that date of 85,846,719 (30 June 2012: 88,221,459 Ordinary Shares).

   8.   Basic Loss per Ordinary Share 

The calculation of basic loss per Ordinary Share for the period is based on the loss for the period attributable to the Ordinary Shares of US$3,046,125 (six months ended 31 December 2011: loss of US$6,496,765) and the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares of 87,526,167 (six months ended 31 December 2011: 89,257,412 Ordinary Shares) in issue during the period.

   9.   Transactions with Related Parties 

The Investment Manager, Dragon Capital Management Limited, is responsible for identifying, making and monitoring investments on behalf of the Group.

During the period, the Directors earned US$90,058 for their participation on the Board of Directors of the Group (six months ended 31 December 2011: US$84,501).

10. Contingencies

Although the Company and its subsidiaries are incorporated in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands respectively where tax is exempt, their activities are primarily focused on Vietnam. In accordance with the prevailing tax regulations in Vietnam, if an entity was treated as having a permanent establishment, or as otherwise being engaged in a trade or business in Vietnam, income attributable to or effectively connected with such permanent establishment or trade or business may be subject to tax in Vietnam. As at the date of this report the following information is uncertain:

-- Whether the Company and its subsidiaries are considered as having permanent establishments in Vietnam; and

   --      The amount of tax that may be payable, if the income is subject to tax; and 
   --      Whether tax liabilities (if any) will be applied retrospectively. 

The implementation and enforcement of tax regulations in Vietnam can vary depending on numerous factors, including the identity of the tax authority involved. The administration of laws andregulations by government agencies may be subject to considerable discretion, and in many areas, the legal framework is vague, contradictory and subject to interpretation. The Directors believe that it is unlikely that the Group will be exposed to tax liabilities in Vietnam,

11. Seasonality of Operations

The Directors believe that the impact of seasonality on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements is not material.

VIETNAM PROPERTY FUND LIMITED

("VPF" or the "Company")

INTERIM REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

The financial information set out in this announcement does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the six months ended 31 December 2012, but is derived from those accounts. Full sets of accounts are available by contacting either from the offices of Dragon Capital Markets (Europe) Limited or Cantor Fitzgerald Europe, contactable at the addresses detailed below. The Company has today posted its Interim Report and Accounts to shareholders. Alternatively the Interim Report and Accounts may be viewed and downloaded from the Company website, www.vietnampropertyfund.com, and were published on 27 March 2013.

Dragon Capital Markets (Europe) Limited

The Tramshed

Beehive Yard

Walcot Street

Bath BA1 5BB

Tel: +44 (0) 1225 731402

Cantor Fitzgerald Europe

1 America Square

17 Crosswall

London EC3N 2LS

Tel: +44 (0) 207 894 7000

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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