Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 22, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,768.12 on August 22, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
HDBank plans to issue up to USD 500 million in international bonds and aims to list them on the London Stock Exchange, following a successful USD 721 million syndicated social loan in late July.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe article discusses proposed mechanisms to speed up land price determination in Vietnam, highlighting that prolonged valuation processes reduce effective land use periods for developers and increase investor risk.
CafeF - Bất động sảnNational Assembly deputies proposed reducing personal income tax and raising family deductions for low-income wage earners, and expanding tax relief to small enterprises with revenue under 50 billion VND, as part of a draft resolution on tax cuts for 2026-2027.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe Prime Minister directed ministries to promptly resolve 65 newly arising business obstacles from July 2026, aiming to support investment and growth.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe State Bank of Vietnam clarified that people's credit funds must report restricted loans to the SBV branch, citing legal provisions. This is a regulatory clarification affecting the banking sector.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngABBank's shareholders approved a plan to increase charter capital to nearly VND 27,000 billion, including a rights issue and bonus shares, to strengthen financial capacity and prepare for a HOSE listing.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe National Assembly is discussing policy directions to amend the Law on Real Estate Business, including simplifying business conditions and administrative procedures.
CafeF - Bất động sảnA related company of KBC Chairman Dang Thanh Tam bought 10 million KBC shares, raising its stake to 10.25%, and KBC approved a private bond issuance of up to VND 700 billion.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpGold prices surged past $4,600/oz as the US dollar weakened, with SPDR Gold Trust buying aggressively, adding about 24 tonnes for the week. Silver also rose, and technical indicators support further gains.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánGold prices in Vietnam rose, with gold bars and plain gold rings trading at 144-148 million VND per tael, while international gold recovered above 4,600 USD/ounce.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngGlobal gold prices rose above $4,600 per ounce, hitting a three-month high and marking a third consecutive weekly gain, driven by technical buying and US Treasury buyback plans.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhIn Q2 2026, Vietnam's real estate transactions fell nearly 30% quarter-on-quarter and over 36% year-on-year, while inventory rose sharply, especially for individual houses (up 46.4%).
CafeF - Bất động sảnSeaprodex (SEA) announced a 5% cash dividend for 2025, with the record date set for September 22, 2026, and payment on October 16, 2026. The company also reported Q2 2026 net profit of about 55.6 billion VND, down 10.7% year-on-year.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánDomestic gold prices in Vietnam rose sharply on August 22, with SJC, DOJI, PNJ, and Bao Tin Minh Chau increasing prices by up to 1.5 million VND per tael, while international gold recovered above 4,600 USD/ounce.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngKDH's Deputy General Director Ly Tuan Kiet bought 20 million KDH shares, raising his stake from 0.056% to 1.838%. The company also approved establishing a subsidiary for a large urban renovation project in HCMC.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệp