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The article recaps the past week's market performance, noting the VN-Index recovered to the 1,800 level, primarily driven by strong gains in VIC and VHM, while KSF led gains on the HNX-Index.
Foreign investors were net buyers of 52 billion VND (approx. $2.08 million) on the HoSE exchange, with strong net buying in VIC (315 billion VND) and MWG (195 billion VND), while being net sellers on HNX and UPCOM.
VN-Index rose 19.18 points (1.07%) to 1,819.83, driven almost entirely by Vingroup stocks (VIC +6.9%, VHM +4.5%), while market breadth was negative with 105 gainers vs 213 losers. Foreign investors were net sellers of 1,185.49 billion VND (~$47.4M USD), heavily selling FPT and VHM but buying VIC, SSI, and HPG.
Foreign investors were net sellers of approximately 1,161 billion VND (~$46.44 million) on the market, with heavy net buying of VIC and SSI but strong net selling of FPT and VHM.
Vinhomes (VHM) was the primary target of foreign selling on April 15, with a net outflow of VND 3,400 billion, accounting for the vast majority of the total VND 3,651 billion net foreign sell-off on HOSE. This occurred despite a 25-point rally in the VN-Index to 1,800, driven by other Vingroup affiliates, highlighting a sharp divergence in foreign sentiment within the blue-chip basket.
Analysts from MBS and KBSV are optimistic about the Vietnamese oil & gas sector's profit prospects in Q1 2026 due to sustained high oil prices, specifically recommending stocks PVS and PVT for investment.
Vietnamese oil & gas stocks discounting sharply ahead of Q1/2026 earnings season amid mixed performance trends.
Global oil prices surged above $100/barrel amid U.S.-Iran tensions over Hormuz Strait blockades, triggering inflation concerns and affecting Vietnam's energy sector.
Failed US-Iran negotiations raise oil price concerns impacting Vietnam's economy.
The article recaps the positive performance of the Vietnamese stock market for the week of April 6-10, 2026, highlighting that the VN-Index rose nearly 4% to 1,750 points, driven primarily by large-cap stocks like VIC and the banking group.
On April 10, 2026, the VN-Index rose 0.77% despite narrowing gains in the afternoon, with the energy sector significantly outperforming by 5.57%. Foreign investors were net buyers on both HOSE and HNX, focusing on stocks like TCB, HPG, and PVS.
On April 10th, the Vietnamese stock market maintained its positive momentum with VN-Index increasing over 17 points, led by strong performance in the energy, finance, and real estate sectors. Foreign investors were net buyers, focusing on TCB and HPG, while the information technology and some healthcare stocks saw declines.
Vietnam's National Assembly is discussing plans to build independent national oil and gas reserves, aiming for 90 days of supply by 2030, citing the current low reserve levels (7-10 days) as a significant economic risk and advocating for it as 'insurance for the economy'. The government has assigned the Ministry of Industry and Trade to work with foreign partners to build a strategic reserve in Nghi Son.
Russia's oil and gas revenue doubled in April to $9 billion, driven by rising global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict and the temporary closure of the Hormuz Strait. Despite a recent ceasefire agreement, oil prices remain volatile amid skepticism and ongoing geopolitical risks, with Goldman Sachs forecasting continued high prices.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade explained that late-night fuel price adjustments are a flexible measure to promptly respond to volatile global prices, ensure accuracy, prevent speculation, and stabilize the market, while also ensuring supply amidst global conflicts.
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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: 2026-04-19T13:35:56Z.