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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.
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.
Vietstock's technical analysis report highlights 10 stocks (DPM, EIB, HDB, MBB, NLG, SHB, STB, TCB, VJC, VNM) with mixed technical signals for short-term reference.
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.
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.
Eximbank (EIB) was awarded the highest 'Best Market Maker' and 'Top 5 Volume Traded' honors at the LSEG FX Awards 2026, recognizing its liquidity provision and market participation in Vietnam's forex market.
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.
Vietstock's technical analysis report highlights 10 stocks (DPM, EIB, HDB, MBB, NLG, SHB, STB, TCB, VJC, VNM) with mixed technical signals for short-term reference.
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.
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.
This technical analysis report for the morning session of April 10th indicates a return to growth for the VN-Index and HNX-Index. It also provides specific technical insights for EIB, showing a positive outlook, and GEX, which is trending up but faces potential short-term correction risks.
Eximbank has integrated Apple Pay for its Visa cardholders, following Garmin Pay and Samsung Pay, to offer more convenient, secure, and diverse cashless payment options for customers using Apple devices.
The Vietnamese stock market experienced a normal correction after a strong previous session, with the VN-Index falling 1% due to geopolitical caution and profit-taking. While blue-chips generally declined, small real estate stocks showed impressive resilience and positive performance against the trend.
Eximbank (EIB) announced a significantly reduced 2026 pre-tax profit target of 1,515 billion VND, a sharp decline from its previous projection, following a substantial miss in 2025 earnings. The bank also plans no dividend distribution and will undergo major leadership changes at its upcoming AGM.
FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's reclassification from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status, effective September 2026, along with a detailed 4-tranche roadmap for inclusion into FTSE GEIS indices by September 2027. A reference list of 32 potential stocks, including major large-caps, was also released.
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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: 2026-04-19T11:59:38Z.