Vietnam Market Daily Report — May 23, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,877.13 on May 23, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued a press release stating that some credit institutions have not strictly followed its directive to lower interest rates, and have instead raised rates. The SBV has ordered regional branches to inspect commercial bank branches and strictly handle violations.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe State Bank of Vietnam continues to direct commercial banks to reduce deposit and lending rates, with inspections and strict handling of violations, amid some banks raising rates despite the directive. Deposit rates remain high, with the highest at 8.8% per annum for short terms and average 12-month rates at 8.31%.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe State Securities Commission fined Pham Thuy Lieu, a relative of the CEO of Tien Len Steel Group, nearly 480 million VND for illegally selling 2.4 million TLH shares without disclosure. TLH stock trades below par at 4,650 VND and remains under warning due to accumulated losses.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánHanoi's Department of Construction tightens management of real estate trading floors, requiring them to review operational conditions and complete legal documents by May 28 to enhance market transparency.
CafeF - Bất động sảnThe Vietnamese government issued Decree 181/2026/ND-CP limiting state-owned enterprise leaders to a maximum of two terms at the same enterprise, with each term lasting 5 years.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpMSB has launched a project to comply with Circular 14 on capital safety, aiming for official adoption by 2029, with EY as independent auditor. The move aligns with Basel III standards and is expected to enhance risk management and capital resilience.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhMSB launches a project to implement Circular 14 on capital safety, adopting the IRB approach under Basel III standards, with EY as auditor.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe Deputy Prime Minister has ordered the removal of the registration procedure for apartment purchase contracts, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and compliance costs for real estate developers and homebuyers.
CafeF - Bất động sản38 companies are paying cash dividends this week, with the highest rate at 30% (PAN Group). FPT pays 10% cash dividend and plans a 10:1 stock dividend; Hoa Phat pays 10% stock dividend; TCBS pays 20% stock dividend.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánDabaco Group (DBC) announced a 2025 dividend of 15% total, comprising 3% cash and 12% stock, with the record date set for June 8, 2026.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánBIDV successfully issued 1.365 trillion VND in public bonds, achieving 36.91% of the registered offering, and announced a plan to increase charter capital by nearly 4.982 trillion VND via stock dividends.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánDien May Xanh (DMX), a subsidiary of Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG), announced its IPO of 179.5 million shares at 80,000 VND per share, raising over 14,360 billion VND, with subscription starting May 27, 2026.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánPQR Real Estate Services has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with BIM Land for the Camellia Residences subdivision within the Thanh Xuan Valley project in Phu Tho, marking a strategic partnership in the high-end real estate segment.
CafeF - Bất động sảnMirae Asset Finance (Vietnam) and VinFast have launched a nationwide partnership to provide competitive green financing solutions for electric vehicle buyers, with loan rates starting at 8.7% and up to 100% financing for certain models.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngForeign investors net sold VND 6,245.2 billion (approx. USD 250 million) in the week ending May 23, 2026, driving the VN-Index down 2.31%.
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