The VN-Index rose over 19 points to close near 1,820, led by Vingroup stocks hitting new all-time highs, while foreign investors were net sellers of over VND 1,100 billion.
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.
Agribank (AGB) cut deposit rates by 0.5 percentage points for terms 24+ months and lending rates by 0.5 points, effective April 13, 2026, following a State Bank of Vietnam meeting. TPBank's CEO forecasts deposit rates stabilizing around 7% annually, providing a basis for further lending rate reductions to support economic recovery.
Multiple Vietnamese banks, including LPBank (LPB) with a 30% cash dividend and VPBank (VPB) with over 31% total payout, are announcing high 2026 dividend distributions during the annual shareholder meeting season. This wave of payouts, commonly between 20-30%, reflects sustained sector profitability and a strategic balance between rewarding shareholders and retaining capital for expansion.
SeABank plans to propose a 20.5% stock dividend and an ESOP issuance, aiming to increase its charter capital and setting a pre-tax profit target of 7,068 billion VND for 2026. The bank reported positive business results for 2025 and maintained its credit ratings.
SeABank plans to propose a 20.5% stock dividend and an ESOP program at its upcoming AGM, alongside presenting strong 2025 results and ambitious 2026 business targets. The bank also aims to enhance governance by electing a new Supervisory Board member and focusing on digitalization and green projects.
Sacombank announces strategic initiatives targeting household businesses and SMEs in Vietnam through digital transformation solutions like VietQR payments.
Nearly 20 Vietnamese banks have announced interest rate reductions, following a commitment to the State Bank of Vietnam, signaling a loosening monetary policy aimed at lowering capital costs for businesses and stimulating economic growth. While experts view this as a positive development, they also suggest the room for further significant cuts might be limited due to underlying capital structure issues.
Several Vietnamese commercial banks, including VPBank, ABBank, SeABank, and KienlongBank, have reduced deposit interest rates immediately after a meeting with the new SBV Governor. This coordinated move aims to lower lending costs, support economic recovery, and align with the central bank's policy direction.
The State Bank of Vietnam held a meeting with 46 commercial banks, where they collectively committed to reducing both deposit and lending interest rates to support businesses and individuals amidst rising global pressures. This move aims to stabilize the market and stimulate economic growth.