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.
Quang Ngai Sugar (QNS) will pay a final 20% cash dividend for 2025 on April 28, 2026, bringing the total annual payout to 40% for the third consecutive year. The company expects to distribute approximately VND 735B for this final tranche, following two interim payments in 2025.
The Vietnamese food and beverage industry is facing significant pressure from rising input costs, including energy, logistics, and agricultural raw materials, driven by global conflicts. Companies are experiencing eroding profit margins and anticipate inevitable retail price increases once current raw material reserves are depleted.
The Vietnamese government has postponed the implementation of stricter food safety regulations (Decree 46 and Resolution 66) until a revised law is enacted, reverting to Decree 15/2018. This decision aims to resolve widespread bottlenecks and congestion at ports caused by the new regulations and lack of clear guidance.
The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister has signed Resolution 15/2026/NQ-CP, temporarily suspending Decree 46/2026/NĐ-CP and Resolution 66.13/2026/NQ-CP, which detail the implementation of the Food Safety Law and product registration. During this suspension, the older Decree 15/2018/NĐ-CP will remain in effect, providing regulatory continuity for businesses until an amended Food Safety Law is enacted.
Vinexad (VNX) will pay a 130% cash dividend, equivalent to VND 13,000 per share, with an ex-date of April 13 and payment expected May 4, totaling nearly VND 42 billion. Quang Ngai Sugar (QNS) announces a 20% cash dividend (ex-date April 16), bringing its total 2025 payout to 40%, while Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa (SBT) issues a 6% stock dividend (ex-date April 17).
Foreign investors were net buyers of 195 billion VND (approx. $7.8 million) across the Vietnamese market on April 14, with strong net buying in Vingroup (VIC) and Hoa Phat Group (HPG), while FPT saw the largest net selling.
Vinexad (VNX) will pay a final 2025 cash dividend of 13,000 VND per share (130%) on April 14, more than double its initial 60% plan, driven by stronger-than-expected 2025 profit of nearly VND 57B. The payout, estimated at VND 42B, reinforces its high-dividend tradition.
Foreign investors net bought nearly 900 billion VND across the Vietnamese stock market, contributing to the VN-Index closing at 1,750 points, with TCB, HPG, and MBB being the most heavily accumulated stocks.