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.
Celebrities Thanh Hương and Đức Khuê participated in a charity TV show, raising over 330 million VND for disadvantaged children, with Hoa Sen Group as a sponsor. Thanh Hương donated her entire fee to the families.
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its social housing program, planning to start 41 projects with 29,200 units in Q2/2026 and aiming to complete 49 projects by 2027. The city is also securing significant land banks and collaborating with developers like Hoa Sen Group to boost supply for low-income residents.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to commence 41 social housing projects in Q2/2026 as part of a larger goal to deliver 80,000 units by 2030, with companies like Hoa Sen Group participating in the initiative.
HPG and HSG stocks performed well in early trading, buoyed by a positive sector report from Vietcombank Securities (VCBS). VCBS forecasts a strong recovery in domestic steel consumption post-pandemic and continued export benefits, driving investor sentiment toward these major steel producers on the HOSE.
Steel stocks surged strongly on April 14, leading a broad market rally with the VN-Index surpassing 1,775 points, driven by strong domestic and foreign cash flow and positive sentiment around lower interest rates and public investment.
Proprietary trading desks of securities companies net bought 103 billion VND on HOSE during a market correction session on April 9th, contrasting with a significant net sell from foreign investors. TCB, VHM, and NVL were among the most net-bought stocks, while STB, MWG, and FPT were among the most net-sold.
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