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Continued resilience of Vietnam's economy
Economic performance in the first five months of 2026 was solid overall though certain concerns are emerging.
Banking & Finance
ADB plans $4.6bln financing package for Vietnam through 2029
The Asian Development Bank plans to support Vietnam with a portfolio of 27 projects worth approximately $4.6 billion through 2029.
Banking & Finance
Corporate bond issuance rises in May as real estate firms increase fundraising
Total corporate bond issuance in May reaching VND40.26 trillion ($1.53 billion), up 21.5% from the previous month.
Securities companies differ on market evaluations
Most securities companies made differing evaluations compared to actual market performance in September due to the volatility caused by Covid-19, with Yuanta Securities Vietnam making contradictory forecasts. VnDirect, however, still believes that October is a good time to acquire shares.
Mechanisms and policies needed for continued business lending
In order for banks to continue to support businesses, especially those facing difficulties and that are sub-prime, it is necessary to have mechanisms and policies at a higher level to protect banks against potential huge bad debts in the future.
Foreign stock market investors post record 9M net sales
Net sales by foreign investors on Vietnam’s stock exchange were 17 times higher in the first nine months of 2021 than in the same period last year; a new record. Experts expect capital flows from foreign investors to fully return in mid-2022.
Oil, gas and fertilizer stock prices rising
The poor performance of global stocks has partly affected Vietnam’s stock market, but the prices of oil, gas, and fertilizer stocks have still increased.
Investors advised to exercise care in choosing bank stocks
It has been forecast that the interest income earned in the banking system will decline in the third quarter of 2021, while bad debts will tend to increase. Investors need to select bank stocks with solid profitability to avoid risks.
Stock market retains appeal
Vietnam’s stock market is still attractive long term due to the country’s stable macro environment, low interest rates and inflation, and lower valuation base than other countries in the region.