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Biwase (BWE) approved a plan to split the company and establish four new water supply enterprises by transferring assets from existing branches, with the parent company's charter capital and shareholder structure remaining unchanged.
The article reports on daily market movements, with MWG hitting the ceiling limit on high volume due to IPO expectations for its subsidiary, while Vin-group and real estate stocks corrected sharply, and oil & gas stocks rose.
The VN-Index rose to 1,800 points, driven by strong gains in Vingroup-related stocks (VIC, VHM, VRE, VPL), while the broader market saw more declining stocks than gainers, with pressure in banking, real estate, energy, and steel sectors.
Vietnamese oil & gas stocks discounting sharply ahead of Q1/2026 earnings season amid mixed performance trends.
Slovakia's Prime Minister begins state visit to Vietnam focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy, technology, education, and trade.
A severe and widespread heatwave is expanding across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas, leading to increased electricity demand and high risks of fires and heat-related health issues. This extreme weather is expected to persist for several days, particularly impacting the central region.
Vietnam is experiencing an unprecedented and prolonged heatwave across the country, with temperatures exceeding 40°C, causing discomfort and health concerns. This severe weather is expected to continue until mid-April, with some relief forecasted for the South.
The Vietnamese stock market experienced a mixed week (06-10/04/2026), with the VN-Index gaining nearly 4% driven by large-cap stocks and market upgrade sentiment, despite profit-taking pressure. Energy stocks performed strongly while IT declined, and foreign investors were net sellers.
On April 10, 2026, the VN-Index rose 0.77% despite narrowing gains in the afternoon, with the energy sector significantly outperforming by 5.57%. Foreign investors were net buyers on both HOSE and HNX, focusing on stocks like TCB, HPG, and PVS.
PV GAS imported nearly 60,000 tons of LNG in early April, bringing year-to-date imports to over 123,000 tons, to meet increasing electricity demand and declining domestic gas sources. The company also increased its regasification capacity and is diversifying supply for both LNG and LPG.
The Prime Minister outlined Q1 economic performance, acknowledging challenges but emphasizing a commitment to macroeconomic stability, high sustainable growth, and preventing crises. Key solutions include fiscal discipline, energy security, stabilizing key markets (real estate, corporate bonds, currency), administrative reform, and infrastructure development.
Residents in Đồng Xoài, Bình Phước province, are facing severe water shortages and weak pressure for the past two weeks, attributed by the local water company (BWS) to increased demand due to hot weather and rapid urbanization. The situation is causing significant daily life disruptions, prompting calls for urgent solutions.
Russia's oil and gas revenue doubled in April to $9 billion, driven by rising global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict and the temporary closure of the Hormuz Strait. Despite a recent ceasefire agreement, oil prices remain volatile amid skepticism and ongoing geopolitical risks, with Goldman Sachs forecasting continued high prices.
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating a project to develop its marine economy into a national hub, focusing on maritime logistics, energy, and marine tourism/urban development. This long-term strategic plan, involving significant coastal expansion, aims for sustainable, international-standard growth and is slated for government submission in 2026.
The Vietnamese stock market experienced a predictable correction due to short-term profit-taking and geopolitical concerns, leading to declines in several large-cap stocks. However, strong mid and small-cap stocks showed resilience and attracted capital, indicating underlying investor confidence and an expectation of market stabilization.
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Information provided for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Data sourced from public Vietnamese market feeds.
Last updated: 2026-04-19T13:40:26Z.