Strong selling pressure returns to Vietnam stock market

By Khanh An, Minh Hue
Sun, November 19, 2023 | 11:05 pm GMT+7

Strong selling pressure in the week-ending session knocked the wind out of the Vietnamese stock market's sails as it fell to around 1,100 points.

The VN-Index, which represents the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), maintained its recovery from November 13 to 16 with green covering most groups, surpassing the 1,130-point area at one point. Market liquidity also improved significantly and exceeded the 20-session average.

The VN-Index closed the November 13-17 week at 1,101.19 points, down 0.49 points. Photo by The Investor/Trong Hieu.

The VN-Index closed the November 13-17 week at 1,101.19 points, down 0.49 points. Photo by The Investor/Trong Hieu.

However, the fall in the week-ending session erased almost all the progress made in the previous days. Strong net selling among foreign investors also negatively impacted the market.

Closing the trading week, the VN-Index decreased slightly by 0.49 points, or 0.04%, to 1,101.19. Trading value on the HoSE reached over VND91.6 trillion ($3.77 billion), up 4.3% from the previous week. Trading volume increased 2.4%, averaging more than 824 million shares per session.

The HNX-Index on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) dropped 0.11 points, or 0.05%, to 226.54, with a trading value of more than VND11.33 trillion ($466.93 million), an increase of more than 10% compared to the previous week.

VCB of Vietcombank, VIC of private conglomerate Vingroup, and VHM of real estate giant Vinhomes had the most negative impacts on the VN-Index. In particular, VCB alone stripped over 3.2 points from the index.

On the contrary, PDR of Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corp., ITA of Tan Tao Investment and Industry Corporation, and PNJ of Phu Nhuan Jewelry were the most positive influencers.

Foreign investors were net sellers for the second consecutive week to the tune of up to VND1.34 trillion ($55.22 million). They mainly net sold VIC, MWG of Mobile World Investment Corp., and FUESSVFL fund certificates.

Leading broker Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS) believed that the market will need time to find a balance area for its accumulation process.

"The VN-Index is retesting the support zone of 1,100 points and if successful, the recovery momentum can be extended. At that time, short-term investors can put down money but with caution.

"In the medium and long term, investors can consider buying stocks in correction sessions. They should choose leading tickers with good fundamentals and stable growth potential that are moving in the current accumulation state," it advised.

Another broker Vietcombank Securities (VCBS) recommended investors maintain an appropriate stock proportion at 30-40%, and keep a close watch on market developments around the support zone of 1,080-1,090 points and further 1,040 points to take advantage of strong corrections to buy shares for their surfing strategies, it said.

Comments (0)
  • Read More
Latvian man sentenced in Vietnam for operating loan shark ring with 1,380% interest rate

Latvian man sentenced in Vietnam for operating loan shark ring with 1,380% interest rate

Aigars Plivěs, a Latvian national, on Monday was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for operating three companies that offered loans with high interest rates of 401-1,379.7% per year, earning illicit gains of more than VND4.15 trillion ($163 million).

Society - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 10:37 pm GMT+7

April Tea Shop to close down amid F&B sector woes

April Tea Shop to close down amid F&B sector woes

The Tiem tra thang 4 (April Tea Shop), a popular check-in and beverage destination for young people in Ho Chi Minh City, has announced it will shut down on December 25, ending a five-year journey.

Companies - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 9:56 pm GMT+7

New tourism trends seen in Thailand

New tourism trends seen in Thailand

Thailand is gearing up to attract more luxury and high-spending travellers in a bid to stimulate post-pandemic expenditure.

Southeast Asia - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 9:37 pm GMT+7

Thailand to allow more foreign workers in business

Thailand to allow more foreign workers in business

The Thai cabinet has approved in principle increasing the number of foreign workers at businesses to deal with labour shortage, according to Thai government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab.

Southeast Asia - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 9:25 pm GMT+7

Indonesia to build first nuclear power plant

Indonesia to build first nuclear power plant

Indonesia is planning to build its first nuclear power plant on Kelasa island in Bangka Belitung province.

Southeast Asia - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 9:18 pm GMT+7

Thailand announces research and innovation direction for 2025

Thailand announces research and innovation direction for 2025

The recent “Research X Innovation 2025” conference examined global trends and announced Thailand’s research and innovation direction for 2025.

Southeast Asia - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 8:49 pm GMT+7

Malaysia eyes to become ASEAN’s next-generation vehicle hub

Malaysia eyes to become ASEAN’s next-generation vehicle hub

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has partnered with DRB-Hicom Bhd and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. to develop the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjung Malim, Perak, with a goal of turning the country into ASEAN’s hub for next-generation vehicles (NxGV) and energy-efficient vehicles.

Southeast Asia - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 8:46 pm GMT+7

Thai IP developer Amata eyes clean energy cooperation with northern Vietnam province

Thai IP developer Amata eyes clean energy cooperation with northern Vietnam province

Amata Group of Thailand on Wednesday recommended the northern province of Quang Ninh foster cooperation in clean energy development in the time to come.

Investing - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 4:54 pm GMT+7

Czech's Sev.en Global Investments to make Europe's largest energy investment in Vietnam

Czech's Sev.en Global Investments to make Europe's largest energy investment in Vietnam

Czech-based Sev.en Global Investments, a multi-sector business, will expand its footprint to Asia, with Vietnam as a key market, the firm announced Wednesday.

Energy - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 3:43 pm GMT+7

Vietnam's Mekong Delta has immense opportunities for herbal-based medicine development: exec

Vietnam's Mekong Delta has immense opportunities for herbal-based medicine development: exec

The government should prioritize planning for designated growing areas and support product promotion to advance the development of products derived from medicinal herbs, said Pham Thi Xuan Huong, general director of OPC Pharmaceutical JSC.

Companies - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 2:15 pm GMT+7

Petrovietnam seeks WB support in offshore wind energy

Petrovietnam seeks WB support in offshore wind energy

State-owned Petrovietnam has called on the World Bank to provide support, including capital, to help with green energy projects, especially offshore wind power.

Energy - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 1:36 pm GMT+7

Masan High-Tech Materials exits its downstream business H.C. Starck

Masan High-Tech Materials exits its downstream business H.C. Starck

Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials on Wednesday announced the successful closing of the sale of 100% of H.C. Starck Holding (Germany) GmbH to Mitsubishi Materials Corporation Group.

Companies - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 1:24 pm GMT+7

New stock trading system KRX must come on stream in 2025: regulator

New stock trading system KRX must come on stream in 2025: regulator

The State Securities Commission (SSC) of Vietnam has demanded stock exchanges and related entities to launch the new stock trading system KRX in 2025.

Finance - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 11:40 am GMT+7

Hong Kong-invested battery maker GPPD raises Vietnam investment to $35 mln

Hong Kong-invested battery maker GPPD raises Vietnam investment to $35 mln

Singapore-incorporated GPPD Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Gold Peak Technology Group Limited, has increased its investment in Vietnam’s southern province of Binh Phuoc to $34.6 million.

Industries - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 11:17 am GMT+7

Vietnam interest rate unlikely to fall further: experts

Vietnam interest rate unlikely to fall further: experts

Interest rates in Vietnam are unlikely to decrease further and may even rise slightly in the near future, according to Pham The Anh, chief economist at the Vietnam Economic and Strategy Research Center (VESS).

Economy - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 10:04 am GMT+7

Vietnam an important partner of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay area: Sunwah Group chairman

Vietnam an important partner of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay area: Sunwah Group chairman

Through Hong Kong, an international financial center, Vietnamese businesses can more easily and effectively access the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay, says Sunwah Group chairman Jonathan Choi.

Economy - Wed, December 18, 2024 | 8:17 am GMT+7