Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 19, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,721.35 on August 19, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
BVBank reported strong H1 2026 profit growth, with pre-tax profit up nearly 6x year-on-year, and management raised its full-year target to about 1,000 billion VND.
Vietstock - Cổ phiếuThe Vietnamese government proposed amendments to the Land Law, prioritizing compensation with land or housing on-site for people whose land is expropriated, and shifting from asset compensation to rebuilding residents' lives.
CafeF - Bất động sảnThe Vietnamese government proposes that the state determine land prices based on data and valuation methods to prevent manipulation and virtual price formation, as part of amendments to the Land Law. The draft is expected to be passed by the National Assembly in October.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhROX Key Holdings reported strong H1 2026 results with revenue up 48.2% and net profit up 35.1%, and announced a 5% cash dividend plus a 10% stock dividend.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánThe Deputy Prime Minister directed ministries and provinces to review and coordinate the supply of common construction materials for national key projects, including building a national database and inter-regional coordination mechanisms.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưVietnam's tax authority reported a 32% increase in VAT refunds, reaching 64.4% of the 2026 annual target, aiming to improve corporate cash flow and support exporters.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưStarting 2026, major Vietnamese banks including Vietcombank, VietinBank, Agribank, and BIDV will suspend transactions for accounts with expired ID documents or incomplete biometric verification, per SBV regulations.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngHAGL's agricultural subsidiary HGI plans an IPO of 18.8 million shares at 60,600 VND/share, raising up to 1,139 billion VND, with a target after-tax profit of at least 1,688 billion VND in 2026 and a 50% cash dividend for three years.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánKinh Bac (KBC) plans to issue up to VND 700 billion in private bonds to restructure debt, while a related company registered to buy 10 million KBC shares.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánLong Hau Corporation (LHG) announced a cash dividend of 21% (2,100 VND per share) for 2025, with record date August 20, 2026 and payment on September 22, 2026. The company reported a 16% drop in Q2 net profit and a 6% decline in H1 net profit.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpDomestic gold prices in Vietnam fell sharply on August 19, with SJC gold bars dropping 1.6 million VND per tael to 142.7 million VND, hitting a 7-day low, while global gold rose slightly to $4,355.39 per ounce.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánGold prices in Vietnam fell sharply on August 19, with SJC gold bars and plain gold rings quoted lower across major retailers, following a drop in international spot gold to $4,330/oz. The spread between buying and selling prices widened to 3-4 million VND per tael at some outlets.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngLe Thai Sam, former chairman of Bamboo Airways, has been appointed as CEO and legal representative of Bamboo Airways Cargo, a subsidiary of the airline.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpDomestic gold prices in Vietnam fell sharply on August 19, with SJC, PNJ, DOJI, and other major gold retailers cutting both gold bar and plain ring prices by about 1.6 million VND per tael, while international spot gold recovered slightly to around 4,360 USD/ounce.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe world's largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Trust, sold about 5.4 tonnes of gold on August 18, ending a two-day buying streak, as gold prices fell nearly 1.9% to around $4,335 per ounce. A WGC strategist argues gold remains a distinct long-term investment despite short-term volatility.
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