Foreign investors to be allowed to trade stocks in Vietnam without pre-funding: draft circular

Foreign investors to be allowed to trade stocks in Vietnam without pre-funding: draft circular

Foreign institutional investors will not have to deposit 100% of the transaction value before trading stocks in Vietnam, according to a draft circular.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index drops below 1,250-point mark as foreign investors net sell $39.6 mln

VN-Index drops below 1,250-point mark as foreign investors net sell $39.6 mln

The Vietnamese stock market encountered strong fluctuations in the first trading week of March with a sudden increase in liquidity.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Bridging the skills gap in high-demand sectors to lure more foreign investment to Vietnam: RMIT expert

Bridging the skills gap in high-demand sectors to lure more foreign investment to Vietnam: RMIT expert

Collective efforts are required to fill the skills gap in human resources, thereby attracting more foreign investors in future, writes Dr. Divya Juneja, RMIT lecturer in human resource management. Photo courtesy of RMIT.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors strong net sellers as VN-Index shakes

Foreign investors strong net sellers as VN-Index shakes

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index had a shaky trading week from February 19-23, with foreign investors net selling nearly VND1.46 trillion ($59.25 million) on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net buy $42 mln of Vietnamese shares during Jan 22-26

Foreign investors net buy $42 mln of Vietnamese shares during Jan 22-26

Foreign investors recorded their second consecutive week of net buying Vietnamese stocks with 64.64 million shares worth over VND1.03 trillion ($41.86 million) from January 22-26, up nearly 3.5 times in volume and 2.3 times in value than the previous week.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors to be net Vietnam stock buyers in 2024: experts

Foreign investors to be net Vietnam stock buyers in 2024: experts

Foreign investors will return to net buying in the Vietnamese stock market this year to catch opportunities from the market status upgrade from “frontier” to “emerging”, said experts.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Banking stocks push VN-Index up to 4-month high

Banking stocks push VN-Index up to 4-month high

The rally of banking stocks was the main factor helping Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index gain 12.44 points, or 1.06%, to close at 1,181.5 on Friday, the highest level since September 22 last year.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors will turn to net buying in anticipation of stock market status upgrade: broker

Foreign investors will turn to net buying in anticipation of stock market status upgrade: broker

Foreign investors, after a period of consecutive net selling, may return to net buying on the Vietnamese stock market from end-Q1/2024 in anticipation of a stock market status upgrade from a frontier to emerging market, said Le Duc Khanh, director of analysis at VPS Securities JSC.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

2023 in review: Vietnam’s Top 10 stock market events

2023 in review: Vietnam’s Top 10 stock market events

Vietnam’s stock market saw several landmark events in 2023, including the Prime Minister’s order to upgrade the market from “frontier” to “emerging", and corruption scandals. Here below are the top 10 events.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell stocks worth $337.8 mln December fortnight

Foreign investors net sell stocks worth $337.8 mln December fortnight

Foreign investors net sold VND8.2 trillion ($337.8 million) worth of stocks on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) in the last 13 consecutive sessions.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

HCMC bourse trading value surges 60% in past week

HCMC bourse trading value surges 60% in past week

Trading value on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) reached VND104.4 trillion ($4.3 billion) from December 4-8, a sharp increase of 59.9% compared to the previous week.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

HCMC bourse trading value hits 3-month high

HCMC bourse trading value hits 3-month high

Trading value on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) reached VND27.44 trillion ($1.13 billion) on Thursday, a surge of 52% from the previous day and the highest level in nearly three months.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell Vietnamese stocks for six straight sessions

Foreign investors net sell Vietnamese stocks for six straight sessions

Foreign investors were net sellers on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) for the sixth consecutive session to the tune of over VND550 billion ($22.65 million) on Wednesday.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index goes sideways in 1,100-point territory

VN-Index goes sideways in 1,100-point territory

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has been hovering around the 1,100-point area for more than a month amid declining liquidity.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Investors shy away from Vietnam's transport public-private partnerships

Investors shy away from Vietnam's transport public-private partnerships

Investors have shown little interest in entering public private partnerships (PPP) for transport infrastructure projects in Vietnam over concerns of high risks and low profitability, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang has stated.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam renewable energy has space for deeper foreign investor involvement: Deputy PM

Vietnam renewable energy has space for deeper foreign investor involvement: Deputy PM

There are many opportunities for foreign investors to participate more deeply in developing diverse types of renewable energy in Vietnam, says Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam guarantees land access for foreign investors: minister

Vietnam guarantees land access for foreign investors: minister

Vietnam is working on draft regulations to ensure land access and facilitating green growth and the circular economy for foreign investors, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan has asserted.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's rare earth resource a mother lode for foreign investors

Vietnam's rare earth resource a mother lode for foreign investors

The agreement with the U.S. on semiconductors and rare minerals exploitation will attract many investors from countries with rare earth processing and application technology to Vietnam, an expert says.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam bright spots lure more foreign investors: VinaCapital

Vietnam bright spots lure more foreign investors: VinaCapital

Vietnam's economy has many bright spots including solid GDP growth and well managed interest rates, factors that promote long-term growth and attract foreign investors, a VinaCapital executive says.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell Vietnamese stocks for 4  straight weeks

Foreign investors net sell Vietnamese stocks for 4 straight weeks

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has fallen below 1,200 points with foreign investors net sellers for four consecutive weeks.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors earn big from acquiring Vietnam pharma firms

Foreign investors earn big from acquiring Vietnam pharma firms

In addition to profiting from stock price hikes, foreign firms have regularly received annual dividends of 20-40% from Vietnamese pharmaceutical enterprises.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vingroup hinders VN-Index gain, foreign investors net sell $88 mln in last trading week

Vingroup hinders VN-Index gain, foreign investors net sell $88 mln in last trading week

VIC of private conglomerate Vingroup was the main force dragging down Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index in the last trading week as it slid for three consecutive sessions with a large trading value.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index gains for 4th consecutive session

VN-Index gains for 4th consecutive session

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index expanded 10.89 points, or 0.90%, to close at 1,224.05 on Thursday, marking its fourth straight gaining session.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index records strongest gain in five months

VN-Index records strongest gain in five months

The VN-Index, which represents the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), surged 18.35 points, or 1.55%, to close at 1,201.72 on Monday, marking its sharpest increase in five months.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell shares worth $113 mln in 2 weeks on HCMC bourse

Foreign investors net sell shares worth $113 mln in 2 weeks on HCMC bourse

Foreign investors have net sold more than VND2.7 trillion ($112.5 million) on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) in the past two weeks.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Banking stocks help VN-Index gain 15 points

Banking stocks help VN-Index gain 15 points

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index surged 15.44 points, or 1.26%, to 1241.42 on Monday, thanks to the rally of banking stocks.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index past 1,200 points after 4 consecutive weeks of gains

VN-Index past 1,200 points after 4 consecutive weeks of gains

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has recorded four consecutive weeks of gains, climbing to 1,207.67 points with a sharp increase in both trading value and volume.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Strong demand helps VN-Index gain 10 points

Strong demand helps VN-Index gain 10 points

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index surged 10.34 points, or 0.86%, to 1,207.67 on Friday, thanks to strong demand in the last minutes of the session.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell Vietnam stocks for five straight sessions

Foreign investors net sell Vietnam stocks for five straight sessions

Foreign investors were net sellers on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) for the fifth consecutive session to the tune of over VND440 billion ($18.58 million) on Wednesday.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index gains for third consecutive session

VN-Index gains for third consecutive session

The VN-Index, which represents the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), rose 2.75 points, or 0.24%, to 1,151.77 on Tuesday, marking its third consecutive gaining session.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Blue chips help VN-Index surge 12 points

Blue chips help VN-Index surge 12 points

The VN-Index, which represents the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), soared 11.85 points, or 1.05%, to 1,138.07 on Friday, marking its strongest gain in a month.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors turn net buyers after 4-session net selling streak

Foreign investors turn net buyers after 4-session net selling streak

Foreign investors were net purchasers on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) after four consecutive sessions of net selling to the tune of about VND70 billion ($2.97 million) on Wednesday.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Steel, securities stock rallies push VN-Index up 7 points

Steel, securities stock rallies push VN-Index up 7 points

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index gained 6.74 points, or 0.61%, to 1,118.46 on Wednesday thanks to the rallies of steel and securities stocks.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index gains 8 points on at-the-close strong demand

VN-Index gains 8 points on at-the-close strong demand

Strong demand at-the-close (ATC) pushed the VN-Index, which represents the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), up 8.49 points, or 0.77%, to 1,116.02 on Monday.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Personal securities accounts equate to 7% of Vietnam's population

Personal securities accounts equate to 7% of Vietnam's population

The number of Vietnamese individuals' securities accounts had exceeded 7.1 million by the end of May, equivalent to over 7% of the population.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7