PAN

PAN Group reported Q1/2026 financial results with net profit reaching VND 1,094 billion, approximately 40 times higher than the same period last year, achieving 87.5% of the full-year profit plan in just one quarter.

PAN Group plans to pay a 30% cash dividend in 2026 and targets a 53% profit increase, while also proposing to add real estate to its business lines.

Philippines' record rice imports and strong global demand, coupled with domestic supply constraints, have led to a sharp increase in Vietnamese rice prices and export volumes in Q1/2026, with Vietnam remaining the largest supplier to the Philippines.

The Vietnamese government has extended the suspension of Decree 46, a controversial food safety regulation, beyond its April 15th deadline. This decision is a significant relief for businesses, preventing potential disruptions in agricultural trade and production caused by the decree's impractical requirements.

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is drafting regulations to define green projects and ESG standards, allowing businesses to self-assess for eligibility for green loan interest rate support. This policy aims to promote sustainable growth across sectors like renewable energy, EVs, and sustainable agriculture.

PAN Group targets a 53% increase in consolidated after-tax profit for 2026, reaching 1,780 billion VND, partly due to the Bibica divestment. The company also plans to expand its business into real estate, marking a strategic shift.