Multiple companies announce dividend payment schedules for the week of April 13-17, with three companies paying cash dividends above 30%, including PMS (39%), SAF (30%), and WSB (30%). PNJ will issue bonus shares at a 2:1 ratio.
The VN-Index ended slightly lower, breaking a 5-session winning streak, with MWG hitting the ceiling and retail stocks performing well, while VinGroup stocks pressured the index.
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.
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.
Giầy Thượng Đình (GTD) plans to relocate its factory and develop a VND 9,907B mixed-use complex on its 3.6-ha Hà Nội site, funded by 20% equity (VND 1,981B) and 80% debt (VND 7,925B). This pivot from footwear manufacturing to large-scale real estate development represents a major strategic shift for the company.
TNG Chairman Nguyen Van Thoi has resigned to facilitate younger leadership succession, with plans to become Permanent Vice Chairman after the annual meeting. He remains the company's largest shareholder with a 19.2% stake, holding over 24.7 million shares.
Domestic gold prices decreased today but maintained a significant premium of over 21 million VND per tael compared to international prices, which also saw a slight decline. US inflation data was in line with expectations, with little market reaction regarding Fed rate cut prospects.
The Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX) announced that 53 stocks will be ineligible for margin trading in Q2/2026, effective April 10, 2026, due to various reasons such as warning status, negative profits, and potential delisting. This regulatory update will likely reduce liquidity and investor interest in these specific securities.
Vietnamese gold prices experienced a sharp drop in the morning of April 9th, followed by a slight recovery in buying prices for SJC, PNJ, and DOJI in the afternoon, though still significantly lower than the previous day's close. This movement was influenced by a decline in world gold prices due to the Fed's hawkish stance and easing geopolitical tensions.
The VN-Index closed down 1.13% as cautious bottom-fishing demand struggled to lift the market, with many large-cap stocks declining. However, some mid-caps and a few large caps like HPG and SHB saw strong buying interest and positive performance.
The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) announced that 53 stock codes will be ineligible for margin trading starting April 10, 2026, due to various issues including warnings, net losses, and being under control. This regulatory action will likely impact the liquidity and trading conditions for these specific stocks.
Vietnam's Q1 exports grew strongly, but maintaining this momentum is challenging due to rising fuel, transport, and input costs caused by the Middle East conflict. This has led to higher selling prices, reduced new export orders, and calls for government support for affected businesses.
Vietnamese textile and garment businesses are facing significant challenges including weak global demand, rising logistics and raw material costs, shrinking profit margins, and increasing policy risks. The industry is urged to restructure, increase localization, invest in technology, and diversify markets to maintain its global position amidst 'dripping' orders.
Domestic gold prices, including SJC gold bars, decreased by over 3 million VND per tael, narrowing the gap with international prices to 21 million VND. Silver prices also saw a decline, while the spread between buying and selling prices for gold widened.