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Retail sales in Vietnam increased 12.1% year-on-year in April 2026, matching March's pace and remaining at their strongest rise since March 2023.

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Vietnam Retail Sales Growth Stays at 3-Year Peak

The VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange rose by 19.94 points (1.1%) to 1,837.11, marking its highest close since February. Blue chips, particularly from the Vin group, drove this increase, contributing nearly 15 points. The VN30-Index also gained, closing at 2,009.04. Despite a mixed performance with 154 stocks up and 150 down, total trading value reached over VNĐ21.7 trillion. Foreign investors returned to net selling, with VIC being the most sold stock. The HNX-Index fell by 2.67 points (1.03%) to 257.33.

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VN-Index gains nearly 20 points on blue-chips

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Vietnam has officially met the criteria to be upgraded from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market, effective from the FTSE Russell review in September. This upgrade is expected to attract significant foreign capital inflows, with estimates suggesting up to $25 billion could be drawn in by 2024. However, market performance post-upgrade will depend on macroeconomic factors, including monetary policy and domestic reforms. Analysts caution that while the upgrade is a positive catalyst, sustained growth will be influenced by broader economic conditions. Short-term market dynamics may also face challenges due to seasonal trends and profit-taking.

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Macroeconomy to play key role in stock market after upgrade

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Interbank interest rates in Vietnam have remained high in early 2026 due to tightening liquidity, with overnight rates peaking at 17% in February before stabilizing around 9% in April. Credit growth outpaced deposit growth, leading to funding gaps, particularly in HCM City. The State Bank of Vietnam is using monetary tools to support liquidity, but exchange-rate pressures complicate management. Analysts predict that interbank rates will remain elevated, impacting banks' net interest margins and prompting a shift towards diversified income sources. A return to lower interest rates is unlikely in the near term.

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Interbank rates remain elevated amid liquidity pressures

SGX reported strong performance in Singapore-linked equity derivatives for March, with MSCI Singapore futures averaging $2.5b in daily volume and SIMSCI NTR contracts reaching a record open interest of $651.7m. Micro SGX Straits Times Index futures also saw significant growth, with daily volumes increasing sixfold. Overall, SIMSCI futures recorded a daily average volume of 59,700 lots, while GIFT Nifty 50 Index futures trading surged 47% MoM. Additionally, SGX highlighted Vietnam's upgrade to emerging-market status, enhancing its FTSE Vietnam 30 futures offering.

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FTSE Straits Times Index

SGX Singapore equity derivatives activity stays strong in March

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The VN-Index on the HoSE rose by 0.77% to 1,750 points, supported by Vingroup, energy, and banking stocks, with foreign investors net buying nearly VNĐ841 billion. The VN30-Index also increased by 0.69%. Despite the positive market breadth, liquidity fell to VNĐ24.7 trillion. Key contributors included Vingroup (up 1.68%), Binh Son Refining, and several banks. The HNX-Index rose 0.37% with foreign net buying of VNĐ23.64 billion. Overall, the market ended the week positively, reversing a trend of net selling by foreign investors.

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Market closes the week on a positive note

The period of August–September 2026 is expected to see increased merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Vietnam's real estate market, driven by resource accumulation and favorable conditions. Experts highlight logistics as a key driver, with industrial land rental prices projected to rise by 5–6% annually. Legal challenges need addressing to attract foreign investment, while domestic investors lead in smaller deals. Infrastructure projects are enhancing logistics capabilities, with significant foreign investment continuing, particularly from South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and the U.S.

Q3 eyed as active time for real-estate M&A

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The VN-Index surged 79.01 points (4.71%) to close at 1,756.55, marking its strongest one-day gain in nearly a year, following FTSE Russell's upgrade confirmation for Vietnam's equity market. Trading volume reached a record VNĐ34.9 trillion (US$1.3 billion). The VN30-Index rose 90 points (4.89%), with significant contributions from Vingroup stocks. The securities and banking sectors saw major gains, while foreign investors remained net sellers. Despite potential inflation risks, Vietnam's economy shows resilience, supported by government measures and a commitment to double-digit GDP growth by 2026.

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VN-Index posts strongest one-day percentage gain in roughly a year

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Vietnam has approved an action programme to implement the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, with a vision extending to 2045. The programme aims to enhance regional integration, improve legal frameworks in trade, investment, and e-commerce, and support new sectors like digital and green economies. Key objectives include helping Vietnamese enterprises capitalize on ASEAN market opportunities, improving inter-agency coordination, and ensuring transparency in policy implementation. The programme outlines measures to integrate AEC goals into domestic policies and raise public awareness of the ASEAN Community.

- Vietnam has approved an action plan for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) strategic plan to deepen regional integration and enhance its role in ASEAN.  
- The plan, valid from 2026 to 2030 with a long-term vision to 2045, aims to translate AEC priorities into actions aligned with Vietnam's development, focusing on trade, investment, and emerging sectors like digital and green economies.  
- Key goals include improving coordination among agencies, enhancing business engagement, and ensuring policies adapt to the changing regional environment, while emphasizing resilience and inclusivity in national development strategies.

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Vietnam is addressing the need for national standards in real estate brokerage due to rapid workforce expansion outpacing professional standards and transparency. Currently, only 10% of the 300,000 brokers hold valid certificates, leading to risks and undermined market confidence. The Vietnam Association of Real Estate Brokers (VARS) is collaborating with the Ministry of Construction to establish standards aimed at improving service quality and market transparency. Experts suggest that lessons from international markets can guide the development of a professional brokerage system, emphasizing the importance of legal knowledge and ethical standards.

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Vietnam Retail Sales Growth Stays at 3-Year Peak

VN-Index gains nearly 20 points on blue-chips

Macroeconomy to play key role in stock market after upgrade

Interbank rates remain elevated amid liquidity pressures

SGX Singapore equity derivatives activity stays strong in March

Market closes the week on a positive note

Q3 eyed as active time for real-estate M&A

VN-Index posts strongest one-day percentage gain in roughly a year

Việt Nam approves action programme to implement ASEAN Economic Community plan

VN needs national standards for real estate brokerage