Foreign investors net buy for fifth consecutive session

Foreign investors net buy for fifth consecutive session

Foreign investors' transactions on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) continued to be a highlight as they net bought for the fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, to the tune of over VND7,679 billion ($293.88 million).

Finance - Tue, July 8, 2025 | 6:08 pm GTM+7

The Investor to hold seminar on raising investor awareness towards stock market status upgrade

The Investor to hold seminar on raising investor awareness towards stock market status upgrade

The Investor and its Vietnamese-language sister Nhadautu.vn will host a seminar titled “Raising investor awareness towards stock market status upgrade” in Hanoi on July 17.

Finance - Tue, July 8, 2025 | 4:02 pm GTM+7

Many uncertainties over exchange rates: Vietnam's central bank

Many uncertainties over exchange rates: Vietnam's central bank

There are many "unknowns" with monetary policy and exchange rates in the coming time, said Pham Chi Quang, director of the State Bank of Vietnam's (SBV) monetary policy department.

Banking - Tue, July 8, 2025 | 3:53 pm GTM+7

Foreign cash flows push VN-Index past 3-year peak

Foreign cash flows push VN-Index past 3-year peak

With positive sentiment from both domestic and foreign investors, VN-Index on Monday surpassed the 1,400 mark after more than three years. The last time the benchmark index reached this level was on April 19, 2022.

Finance - Tue, July 8, 2025 | 7:28 am GTM+7

Vietnam's Maritime Bank plans 20% stock dividend payout

Vietnam's Maritime Bank plans 20% stock dividend payout

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) plans to issue up to 520 million shares as stock dividends, equivalent to 20% of its outstanding shares at the record date.

Banking - Mon, July 7, 2025 | 5:30 pm GTM+7

Credit to drive Vietnam’s bank industry earnings in 2025: broker

Credit to drive Vietnam’s bank industry earnings in 2025: broker

The Vietnamese banking industry’s pre-tax profit could grow 18% in 2025 from the pervious year, driven by strong credit expansion, according to the Hanoi-based Vietcombank Securities (VCBS).

Banking - Mon, July 7, 2025 | 11:57 am GTM+7

Healthcare M&As surge in Vietnam on foreign capital inflows

Healthcare M&As surge in Vietnam on foreign capital inflows

Despite a global downturn in healthcare M&A activity, Vietnam’s market has witnessed major deals in the first half of 2025.

Finance - Sun, July 6, 2025 | 10:40 am GTM+7

Vietnam Prime Minister requests early removal of credit growth limits

Vietnam Prime Minister requests early removal of credit growth limits

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday instructed Vietnam's central bank to urgently consider removing the administrative tool of setting credit growth quotas for individual banks, and shift toward a market-based control mechanism.

Banking - Fri, July 4, 2025 | 3:14 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index likely to reach 1,500 points on new US tariff: broker

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index likely to reach 1,500 points on new US tariff: broker

The VN-Index, representing the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), may reach 1,500 points in the coming time as the tariff agreement reached with the U.S. is expected to boost investor sentiment, according to Maybank Securities Vietnam (MSVN).

Finance - Fri, July 4, 2025 | 8:38 am GTM+7

Vietnam’s stock market expects upgrading in September

Vietnam’s stock market expects upgrading in September

The State Securities Commission (SSC) is working intensively with ministries and stakeholders to settle remaining issues and improve foreign investor access, a critical step ahead of the expected review in September, Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi said at his ministry's (MoF) press meeting on Wednesday.

Finance - Thu, July 3, 2025 | 9:23 pm GTM+7

USD price in Vietnam hits new peak as US, Vietnam reach agreement on trade deal framework

USD price in Vietnam hits new peak as US, Vietnam reach agreement on trade deal framework

Vietnamese banks on Thursday raised the USD price to the central bank-regulated ceiling of VND26,345, 3.1% higher than at the beginning of the year.

Banking - Thu, July 3, 2025 | 3:47 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s Personal Income Tax Law overhaul expected in October

Vietnam’s Personal Income Tax Law overhaul expected in October

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is finalizing draft revisions to the Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law, for parliament approval at its session in October.

Economy - Thu, July 3, 2025 | 1:44 pm GTM+7

Makara Capital Partners wants to mobilize $5-7 bln for investments in Vietnam: exec

Makara Capital Partners wants to mobilize $5-7 bln for investments in Vietnam: exec

Singapore's Makara Capital Partners is eyeing investment opportunities in Vietnam, including those in the biological and pharmaceutical industries and the International Financial Center project.

Economy - Thu, July 3, 2025 | 12:52 am GTM+7

Vietnam stock market to enjoy favorable 'tailwinds' in H2: experts

Vietnam stock market to enjoy favorable 'tailwinds' in H2: experts

While external challenges are persistent, domestic economic stimulus policies will be a key driver helping Vietnam's stock market become more positive in the remaining six months of 2025, according to experts.

Finance - Wed, July 2, 2025 | 8:20 am GTM+7

Banks end magnetic cards, require biometrics for firms from July 1

Banks end magnetic cards, require biometrics for firms from July 1

From July 1, banks across Vietnam have stopped using magnetic stripe cards and now require biometrics for company accounts to prevent fraud and improve security.

Banking - Tue, July 1, 2025 | 10:17 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s state-own telecom MobiFone, Techcombank jointly launch digital payment firm

Vietnam’s state-own telecom MobiFone, Techcombank jointly launch digital payment firm

MobiFone, Vietnam’s third-largest telecom operator, has launched a new digital payment subsidiary in partnership with One Mount Group and Techcombank, according to recent corporate registration data.

Finance - Tue, July 1, 2025 | 4:03 pm GTM+7

Vietnamese private lender Eximbank has new leaders

Vietnamese private lender Eximbank has new leaders

The board of directors of Eximbank, one of the leading mid-sized banks in Vietnam, has appointed deputy CEO Tran Tan Loc as new acting CEO from Tuesday, replacing Nguyen Hoang Hai.

Banking - Tue, July 1, 2025 | 8:45 am GTM+7

Vietnam's leading industrial park developer Becamex to issue bonds worth $95.7 mln

Vietnam's leading industrial park developer Becamex to issue bonds worth $95.7 mln

Leading industrial park developer Becamex IDC (HoSE: BCM) has announced a resolution to issue VND2,500 billion ($95.7 million) worth of private placement bonds between June and November 2025.

Finance - Mon, June 30, 2025 | 10:13 pm GTM+7

'Blockbuster' deals expected to boost Vietnam's stock market

'Blockbuster' deals expected to boost Vietnam's stock market

Initial public offerings (IPOs), new listings, and bourse transfers are expected to become key drivers for the Vietnamese stock market in the coming time.

Finance - Sun, June 29, 2025 | 9:02 am GTM+7