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.
BIDV and Alphanam Group signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement for the 2026-2030 period, with BIDV providing financial solutions and advisory services to support Alphanam's large-scale projects, including the Alphora Mường Hoa international resort complex in Sa Pa.
Vietcombank (VCB) cut its 24-month deposit rate by 0.5% to ~6% annually, part of a coordinated reduction by 29 commercial banks after the State Bank Governor's April 9 meeting. BIDV implemented the deepest cuts at 0.8-0.9% across terms, while joint-stock banks like VPBank and Techcombank followed with 0.3-0.5% reductions.
BIDV has become the first domestic custodian bank to connect to the VSDC switching system, a platform designed to automate operations between custodian banks and securities companies.
BIDV has become the first domestic custodian bank to connect its electronic communication system with securities companies, aiming to automate and improve transaction processing.
BIDV (BID) successfully raised a $250 million sustainable syndicated loan from international institutions including ADB, JICA, and the Government of Canada, with drawdown completed in March 2026. The capital will be allocated to priority sectors like sustainable agriculture and SMEs, enhancing the bank's green lending capacity and international credibility.
BIDV (BID) has successfully drawn down a $250 million sustainable loan arranged by the Asian Development Bank, with participation from JICA and the Canadian government. The funds are earmarked for green agriculture and SMEs, including women-owned businesses, reinforcing the bank's position in sustainable finance and providing a low-cost capital source for priority lending sectors.
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.
BIDV (BID) successfully drew down a $250 million sustainable medium-to-long-term loan from the Asian Development Bank and partners in March 2026, with a $20 million concessional component from Canada's CANPA fund. The funds are earmarked to support green agriculture, SMEs, women-owned businesses, and micro-enterprises in Vietnam, enhancing the bank's capacity to meet international sustainability criteria while addressing priority sectors.
Over 20 Vietnamese commercial banks, led by major state-owned and private institutions, have simultaneously reduced deposit rates by up to 0.5% per annum, following a directive from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on April 9. This coordinated move is expected to pave the way for a broader reduction in lending rates, with early movers like Agribank and Nam A Bank already cutting loan rates by 0.5-3.0% to support economic recovery.
Foreign investors were net sellers of VND 123.2 billion (~USD 4.93 million) on the Vietnamese stock market, with notable net buying in Food & Beverage and Securities sectors, and net selling in Banking. Individual investors were strong net buyers of VND 1,237.3 billion.
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