Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 13, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,792.25 on August 13, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
Several Vietnamese banks have successfully raised large international capital through syndicated loans and green/social bonds, including HDBank's $721M social loan and VPBank's $1.44B sustainability-linked loan, reflecting growing international confidence in the sector.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngHanoi has issued Directive 16/CT-UBND to accelerate social housing development, targeting at least 18,700 units in 2026 and streamlining administrative procedures by at least 50%.
CafeF - Bất động sảnHanoi has established a monitoring team to track and inspect the progress of 144 social housing projects, aiming to accelerate supply and meet the 2026-2030 target of 120,000 units.
CafeF - Bất động sảnVietnam's Ministry of Construction is soliciting feedback on a draft amendment to the Real Estate Business Law, which would maintain the 30% initial payment cap and require 5% of the contract value to be held in an escrow account until the buyer receives the red book, adding protection for homebuyers.
CafeF - Bất động sảnHanoi authorities issued Directive 20 to strengthen inspections of gold, silver, and foreign currency trading, requiring tax offices to check at least one gold/silver business each and the Department of Industry and Trade to inspect at least two businesses by November 2026.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpVietABank has received regulatory approval to issue over 85.7 million shares from equity to raise its charter capital to nearly 9,021 billion VND, as part of a plan to reach 12,688 billion VND by 2026. The bank also reported strong H1 2026 results with pre-tax profit up 15.7%.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánDomestic gold prices were stable on the morning of August 13, while international gold rose to a two-month high after US inflation data met expectations, supporting expectations that the Fed will hold rates in September.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngDomestic gold prices in Vietnam rose across major gold retailers on the morning of August 13, with gold bars and plain gold rings increasing by 300,000-800,000 VND per tael.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngGold prices hit a two-month high after US CPI data came in line with expectations, weakening the case for a Fed rate hike in September. SPDR Gold Trust continued to buy gold.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánGold prices surged to a two-month high after US inflation cooled, with SPDR Gold Trust buying nearly 20 tonnes over seven sessions. The article focuses on global gold and US Fed expectations, with no direct Vietnamese listed company impact.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánHanoi residential land transactions fell sharply, with liquidity down over 60% year-on-year in many areas, as high prices and planning/land clearance concerns deter buyers.
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