Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 12, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,790.19 on August 12, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
Vinhomes and Vingroup lead H1 2026 profits, with Vinhomes profit up nearly 5x to 63,567 billion VND. Banks now only 9 of top 20, with Hoa Phat and BSR entering top 10.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVCBNeo, a digital commercial bank, raised its online deposit rates by 0.5-0.8 percentage points, bringing the highest rate to 7.8% per annum for 12-60 month terms, making it one of the highest deposit rates in the market.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngVietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade approved a 2026 feed-in tariff ceiling for gas-fired power plants at 3,410.64 VND/kWh, up about 11.1% from last year, which improves investment conditions but raises pressure on retail electricity prices.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánNam A Bank announced a broad interest rate cut effective August 12, 2026, reducing lending rates by 0.1-1.8% per year for individuals and businesses, and cutting deposit rates by up to 0.3%. This follows the State Bank of Vietnam's directive, with other banks like BIDV, Agribank, NCB, and BVBank also cutting rates.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe National Assembly is discussing the establishment of two centrally-governed cities, Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh, along with the Ring Road 5 project and the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway adjustment, which could boost regional infrastructure and urban development.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe Vietnamese government issued Resolution 221 requiring ministries and agencies to complete internal restructuring and streamline the state apparatus by October, including merging public universities and vocational schools and reducing their numbers by at least 20% and 30% respectively.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưFollowing the State Bank of Vietnam's directive, major banks including Agribank, BIDV, Vietcombank, and VietinBank have launched preferential credit packages and cut lending rates, with packages ranging from 50,000 to 70,000 billion VND. Other banks like BVBank and Nam A Bank also announced rate cuts and credit programs.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngVietnam will require 2,441 enterprises, factories, and commercial buildings to conduct greenhouse gas inventories starting September 25, an increase of 275 facilities from 2024, as part of national emissions management and carbon quota allocation.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhThe article discusses the state divestment theme in Vietnam, noting that despite a recent uptick, most divestment-related stocks remain deeply discounted from their 2026 highs. It highlights the potential impact of Decision 40/2026/QD-TTg, which could open more room for divestment, especially at large groups like Viettel and PVN, and may turn SCIC into a major restructuring hub.
Vietstock - Cổ phiếuExperts at a VnEconomy forum highlighted four major institutional bottlenecks in Vietnam's energy sector, including legal inconsistencies and financing gaps, and noted that the amended Petroleum Law will be reviewed by the National Assembly to attract investment.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưGovernment Decision 40/2026/QD-TTg establishes new ownership frameworks for state-owned enterprises, creating expectations for state-owned stocks but also raising concerns about potential supply pressure from divestments.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánVietnam's National Assembly is discussing an adjustment to the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project, with total investment rising by over 86,000 billion VND to 289,300 billion VND due to scope changes, dual-track requirements, and cost updates.
CafeF - Bất động sảnVietnamese commercial banks are launching preferential loan packages with interest rate cuts of 0.5-2% for SMEs and priority sectors, following the State Bank of Vietnam's directive. Major state-owned banks like Agribank, Vietinbank, and BIDV have announced large credit packages, while private banks like NCB, Nam A Bank, and BVBank have also joined.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhThe Prime Minister issued Decision 40/2026/QD-TTg setting state ownership ratios for 2026-2030, enabling broad divestment and clarifying approval procedures, with limited overall market impact but notable for individual SOE-linked stocks.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánHPA shares fell 28% since listing, with Q2 revenue down 32% and net profit down 43% YoY; H1 revenue and profit fell 22% and 31% respectively.
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