Vietnam Market Daily Report — August 23, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,768.12 on August 23, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
The State Bank of Vietnam's Region 13 reports that all banks in Dong Thap and Tay Ninh have reduced both deposit and lending rates, with deposit rates down 0.2-1.3 percentage points and lending rates down 0.2-1.0 percentage points, supporting businesses and individuals.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngSCIC proposes establishing a national investment fund with charter capital of 133,000 billion VND (about 5.32 billion USD) in Q3/2026, aiming to become Vietnam's largest state investment institution by 2030.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánThe Prime Minister issued an urgent directive to review and resolve obstacles for 4,619 stalled projects, aiming to unlock resources for double-digit growth.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe Vietnamese government issued Decree 335/2026 raising the social assistance standard from 500,000 VND to 540,000 VND per month, effective July 1, 2026, and detailing eight beneficiary groups.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe Vietnamese government proposes a 30% reduction in personal and corporate income tax for tax years 2026-2027 for individuals, business households, and enterprises with annual revenue not exceeding 10 billion VND, benefiting the vast majority of small businesses and households.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpThe Vietnamese government issued Decree 335/2026/NĐ-CP raising the social assistance standard from 500,000 VND to 540,000 VND per month, effective from August 21, 2026.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưVietnam's National Assembly passed amendments to the Customs Law, requiring e-commerce goods to undergo customs procedures from March 1, 2027, with the government to set value thresholds.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhForeign investors net sold 2,659.9 billion VND (approx. 106.4 million USD) in the week, with notable selling in SSI and banking stocks, while the VN-Index rose 2.26% on low liquidity.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánSPDR Gold Trust bought 23.7 tonnes of gold last week, lifting holdings to 1,047.21 tonnes, while spot gold surged past $4,600/oz, signaling strong ETF inflows and bullish sentiment for gold.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánGold prices in Vietnam rose on August 23, with SJC, DOJI, PNJ, and Bao Tin Minh Chau quoting higher prices for gold bars and rings, supported by a weaker USD and expectations of a Fed rate hold.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngThe gap between domestic and international gold prices in Vietnam has narrowed to its lowest in years, driven by weak domestic demand and increased selling, while global gold prices surged past $4,600/oz.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngSMC's CEO registered to sell 4.9 million shares, reducing his stake to 1.36%, while the company plans a debt-to-equity swap of up to VND 272 billion and cancels its ESOP issuance.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệp