Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 21, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,734.24 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 tưGlobal gold prices stalled near $4,500/oz as US Treasury yields rebounded and profit-taking emerged, while SPDR Gold Trust continued strong net buying. Oil prices rose on Iran sanctions concerns, raising inflation risks.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánTHMC, a debt trading company, was fined 85 million VND by the State Securities Commission for late disclosure of financial reports to HNX.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpVietnamese banks are increasingly building financial ecosystems with securities, insurance, and asset management subsidiaries, a trend highlighted by VPBank and other major banks, suggesting a strategic shift toward diversified revenue.
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