Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 21, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,765.37 on August 21, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
Hoa Binh Construction Group reported Q2 2026 revenue of nearly VND 1,946 billion, up 108% year-on-year, with gross profit rising to VND 278 billion from VND 117 billion. The company is focusing on debt recovery and resolving tax and social insurance obligations to strengthen its financial position.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpPV Drilling's Q2/2026 revenue rose 25% but net profit fell 32% due to lower drilling margins and a 139% surge in interest costs.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpThe Vietnamese government proposes a 30% reduction in personal and corporate income tax for businesses with annual revenue under 10 billion VND for tax years 2026 and 2027, expected to reduce state budget revenue by about 3,191 billion VND in 2026 and 3,510 billion VND in 2027.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe State Bank of Vietnam plans to maintain stable policy rates and adjust the LDR calculation to include more deposits, which is expected to ease funding pressure and support a gradual decline in interest rates, benefiting banks in the medium term.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánMasan reported net revenue of over VND 63.8 trillion for the first 7 months of 2026, up 46% year-on-year, driven by Masan High-Tech Materials and consumer retail growth, and proposed raising its 2026 revenue target.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpThe National Assembly is discussing policy directions for amending the 2024 Land Law and the Housing Law, aiming to resolve implementation difficulties and unlock land resources for socio-economic development.
CafeF - Bất động sảnA draft decree on petroleum trading is expected to shift pricing to a market-based mechanism, potentially benefiting large firms like Petrolimex and PVOIL which hold 67% market share.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpVietnam's social housing program has reached 77% of its 1 million unit target, with 875 projects underway and 773,457 units planned, though actual supply remains limited.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưNational Assembly deputies discussed amendments to the Land Law, proposing that land price databases be based on actual transactions to avoid administrative pricing and protect citizens' rights.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhThe Prime Minister issued Decision 40/2026 and Official Dispatch 52 setting new state ownership thresholds and a deadline for restructuring state capital, paving the way for a third wave of divestment and improving market quality.
Vietstock - Cổ phiếuNagakawa (NAG) reported strong H1 2026 results, selling over 359,000 air conditioners and achieving 75% of its annual profit target, with revenue up 35% year-on-year.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpNational Assembly delegates discussed amendments to the 2024 Land Law, proposing automatic review thresholds for the K coefficient and stricter transparency in land price tables, which could affect land valuation and real estate investment.
CafeF - Bất động sảnNational Assembly deputies are debating the draft amended Housing Law, proposing clearer regulations on the service life and ownership terms of apartment buildings to avoid confusion and protect property rights.
CafeF - Bất động sảnVietnam's Q2 2026 GDP grew 8.39% year-on-year, leading ASEAN-6, and UOB forecasts Q3 growth of 6.8%, still the fastest in the region despite a slowdown.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưBao Viet Group reported strong H1 results with net profit up 34% to over 1,860 billion VND, driven by a 42% surge in bank interest income to nearly 4,930 billion VND, despite a slight decline in insurance revenue.
VnExpress - Kinh doanh