Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 15, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,729.08 on August 15, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
Hanoi has issued a plan to resolve land allocation issues for over 10,000 households in 17 communes/wards, applying pre-2009 regulations to address service land allocation, with financial obligations including a 3.6% annual surcharge for certain projects.
CafeF - Bất động sảnHanoi plans to complete about 100 km of urban railway by 2030 as part of a broader development plan, with ambitious GRDP growth targets through 2065.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưExperts discuss that bank lending rate cuts only matter if they sustainably reduce borrowers' capital costs, requiring banks to cut costs and regulators to ensure policy reaches end borrowers without compromising system safety.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe Prime Minister chaired a working session with the State Bank of Vietnam and credit institutions, concluding on monetary policy achievements and future directions.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngFollowing a meeting with the Prime Minister, Vietnamese commercial banks announced lending programs with significantly reduced interest rates, targeting priority sectors and SMEs, while the State Bank of Vietnam introduced supportive policies including raising the short-term funding ratio for medium/long-term loans and exempting certain real estate credit from growth limits.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngCII announced a rights offering of nearly 67.2 million convertible bonds at 100,000 VND each, aiming to raise about 6,720 billion VND, with a record date of 27/8/2026. The company also plans to buy back 1,080 bonds before maturity for 108 billion VND.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánThe Ministry of Industry and Trade is drafting a national technical regulation on EV charging piles and stations, aiming to standardize safety and quality requirements across the rapidly growing charging network.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe State Securities Commission is drafting amendments to the Securities Law to allow securities companies to sign contracts electronically, enabling fully online account opening. This aims to reduce costs and promote digital transformation in the securities industry.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhFrom August 15, new State Bank of Vietnam regulations on lending take effect, raising the small-loan threshold to 400 million VND and simplifying documentation for small loans, among other changes.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe State Securities Commission has published a draft amendment to the Securities Law, proposing to expand ETF definitions, remove the 10% cap on index constituents, allow electronic contracts, and tighten leadership standards for securities companies. The law is expected to take effect in March 2027, with technology-related provisions delayed to March 2028.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánCII's subsidiary CII Invest bought nearly 500,000 more PC1 shares, raising the CII group's total stake in PC1 to 12.08%. This follows the appointment of a new 27-year-old chairwoman at PC1.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánNearly 24 companies will pay cash dividends this week, with the highest rate at 44% (FT1) and a major payout of over 5,000 billion VND by DMX. SSI also announced a 10% cash dividend and bonus share issuance.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánVietjet's board approved an additional 250 billion VND (about 10 million USD) capital injection into Galaxy Pay, raising its total contribution to 300 billion VND, to fund Starlink satellite internet investment for the airline.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpDomestic gold prices in Vietnam held near record highs on the morning of August 15, with SJC gold bars around 140.3-143.3 million VND/tael and gold rings at 139.7-144.2 million VND/tael. International gold rose 0.8% for the week, supported by a weaker USD and expectations that the Fed will hold rates in September.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngGlobal gold prices rose on Friday and posted a weekly gain on a weaker US dollar and expectations that the Fed will hold rates steady in September. Oil prices also surged due to the Hormuz crisis.
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