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MBB (Military Bank) posted a Q1 2026 pre-tax profit of VND 9,500 billion, a 13.3% year-on-year increase, driven by a 21.5% revenue surge and customer base growth to 36.2 million. The result, disclosed at its Annual General Meeting, highlights robust performance amid sector-wide strength, with peers VPB, ACB, and NAB also reporting double-digit profit growth.
Foreign investors were net sellers of 4,497.4 billion VND (~$179.9 million) last week, with net selling of 1,069.2 billion VND via matched orders. Net buying was concentrated in Real Estate and Basic Resources sectors (e.g., VIC, HPG), while net selling focused on Information Technology (e.g., FPT, BID).
Foreign investors were net sellers of nearly 4,689 billion VND (~$187.56 million) across the Vietnamese market for the week of April 13-17, with FPT being the most heavily sold stock at about 1,176 billion VND, while VIC led net buying at 1,430 billion VND.
Foreign investors were net sellers of 1,129.9 billion VND (~$45.2 million) on the Vietnamese stock market, with buying concentrated in Real Estate and Basic Resources sectors (e.g., VIC, SSI, HPG) and selling focused on the Information Technology sector (e.g., FPT, HCM).
The VN-Index rose over 19 points to close near 1,820, led by Vingroup stocks hitting new all-time highs, while foreign investors were net sellers of over VND 1,100 billion.
Six Vietnamese banks have announced plans to pay cash dividends for 2025, with a total estimated payout of nearly 34,000 billion VND (~$1.35 billion USD), led by LPBank's proposed 30% cash dividend.
Securities company proprietary trading desks were net buyers of 60 billion VND on HoSE, with MSN being the top net buy at 38 billion VND, while foreign investors were net sellers of 3,651 billion VND.
The State Bank of Vietnam reports over 20 commercial banks, including ACB, have cut deposit rates by 0.1-0.5% p.a. following a directive meeting on April 9, 2026.
Vietnamese commercial banks raised USD selling rates to maximum levels amid geopolitical tensions easing between the US and Iran, impacting forex markets.
Multiple Vietnamese banks, including LPBank (LPB) with a 30% cash dividend and VPBank (VPB) with over 31% total payout, are announcing high 2026 dividend distributions during the annual shareholder meeting season. This wave of payouts, commonly between 20-30%, reflects sustained sector profitability and a strategic balance between rewarding shareholders and retaining capital for expansion.
On April 10th, foreign investors net bought nearly 940 billion VND, with TCB and HPG as top buys, while proprietary traders net bought almost 400 billion VND, focusing on MWG, HPG, and MBB. This combined institutional net buying indicates a positive sentiment for the day's trading.
ACB successfully held its Annual General Meeting, approving ambitious 2026 targets including 14% pre-tax profit growth, a 13% capital increase, and a 20% dividend distribution (7% cash). The meeting saw record shareholder attendance and positive engagement with leadership.
Vietnamese commercial banks continue to offer high deposit interest rates, including through certificates of deposit, to attract capital. Experts warn this trend, driven by local liquidity issues rather than credit demand, could significantly increase corporate borrowing costs and exacerbate inflation pressures.
A daily market brief highlights mixed news including Quốc Cường Gia Lai's project setback, ACB's strong Q1 profit, a significant fuel price reduction, and HNX cutting margin for 53 stocks, alongside international macro concerns like potential Fed rate hikes and an Iran oil shock.
ACB's AGM approved plans to establish a non-life insurance company and develop into an 'effective financial group,' with ACBS playing a key role in securities and wealth management. The bank reported a 17% profit increase in Q1 2026, maintaining low NPLs and high capital adequacy, while outlining strategies for tech investment and boosting corporate/FDI lending.
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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: 2026-04-19T13:37:49Z.