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The Ministry of Finance proposes extending the 0% preferential import tax rate on petroleum and raw materials from April 30 to June 30, 2026, estimated to reduce state budget revenue by an additional VND 997 billion (~$39.88M USD). This policy aims to support importers like Petrolimex (PLX) and Binh Son Refining (BSR) in securing supply amid Middle East conflicts, potentially stabilizing domestic fuel markets and input costs.
Domestic institutional investors were net sellers of 469.3 billion VND (approx. $18.77 million) today, while foreign investors were net buyers of 47.6 billion VND (approx.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is accelerating the nationwide rollout of E10 biofuel gasoline from late April 2026, with experts emphasizing the need for a significant price advantage and supportive policies to attract consumers. Petrolimex (PLX) currently sells E10 at VND 23,160/liter, only VND 600 cheaper than RON 95, which analysts argue is insufficient to drive widespread adoption without further tax incentives or subsidies.
The article reports on daily market movements, with MWG hitting the ceiling limit on high volume due to IPO expectations for its subsidiary, while Vin-group and real estate stocks corrected sharply, and oil & gas stocks rose.
VN-Index rose 1.07% to 1,819.83 points on 16/04/2026, driven by large-cap stocks, particularly Vingroup family stocks, while foreign investors net sold 1.1 trillion VND on HOSE. Real estate and consumer discretionary sectors were bright spots, but market breadth was negative with more declining stocks than gainers.
VIC surged to a new all-time high, leading the VN-Index to a gain of over 19 points, while the broader market saw significant profit-taking with most stocks declining and foreign investors net selling heavily.
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.
Petrolimex (PLX) is under direct pressure from Vietnam's Directorate for Roads to complete public service facilities at highway rest stops by April 30, with warnings of responsibility and potential penalties for delays. This completion is a critical condition for implementing toll collection on state-invested expressways, directly impacting PLX's infrastructure service revenue stream.
US blockade of Iranian ports via Hormuz Strait disrupts oil supply, causing global prices surge impacting Vietnam's energy sector.
Vietnamese oil & gas stocks discounting sharply ahead of Q1/2026 earnings season amid mixed performance trends.
Iran-US negotiations collapse amid U.S. sanctions threats against Iranian ports, escalating Middle East tensions.
Failed US-Iran negotiations raise oil price concerns impacting Vietnam's economy.
Global oil prices experienced their largest weekly decline in years, while domestic diesel prices saw a record reduction of 12,000 VND/liter, settling at 33,000 VND/liter. The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced increased monitoring of fuel supply.
Vietnam's National Assembly delegates show high consensus on a proposed resolution to reduce environmental protection, VAT, and special consumption taxes on gasoline, oil, and jet fuel to 0% from April 16th to June 30th. This policy aims to stabilize domestic fuel prices, support businesses and citizens, and maintain macroeconomic stability amidst global energy price volatility.
The Vietnamese stock market experienced a mixed week (06-10/04/2026), with the VN-Index gaining nearly 4% driven by large-cap stocks and market upgrade sentiment, despite profit-taking pressure. Energy stocks performed strongly while IT declined, and foreign investors were net sellers.
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Last updated: 2026-04-19T13:38:30Z.