Vietnam Market Daily Report — September 16, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,813.24 on September 16, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc signed a decision establishing a state appraisal council for the pre-feasibility study of the Quang Ngai - Dak Ha expressway section, part of the Quang Ngai - Kon Tum expressway project spanning about 136 km with 4 lanes.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe Ministry of Construction approved a 2,345 billion VND project to upgrade a 56.7 km section of National Highway 6 from Tuan Giao to Muong Lay, with construction expected to start in 2027 and finish in 2030.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưVietnam's National Assembly approved the investment policy for the Ring Road 5 - Hanoi Capital Region project, with construction targeted to start in Q3 2027. Phase 2026-2030 will allocate nearly 61,400 billion VND for about 116km of the main expressway across Ninh Binh, Hung Yen, Hai Phong, and Bac Ninh.
CafeF - Bất động sảnVietnam Social Insurance announced that from January 1, 2026, only household business owners with registered annual revenue above 1 billion VND and subject to VAT and personal income tax will be required to participate in compulsory social insurance; those at or below 1 billion VND may join voluntary social insurance.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe National Assembly's Economic and Financial Committee held a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City to gather opinions on the revised Land Law, emphasizing the need to align it with the Real Estate Business Law and Housing Law to avoid overlaps and legal gaps.
CafeF - Bất động sảnA strategic partner of Masan High-Tech Materials (MSR), Elmet Group, received a ~$2 billion contract from the US Department of Defense to rebuild the National Defense Stockpile and strengthen the tungsten supply chain, with MSR positioned as a key supplier in Elmet's global chain.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpHanoi has laid out a three-phase plan to handle 12 violating apartment projects in the Muong Thanh ecosystem, from legal review and classification to relocation and demolition, with completion targeted for 2027.
CafeF - Bất động sảnHanoi's Department of Construction has proposed removing the current 5-year maximum lifespan for temporary construction permits, instead tying the permit duration to the approved planning timeline. The draft also sets limits on temporary structures, including a maximum of 4 floors and 18m height.
CafeF - Bất động sảnThe Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Document 10108/BNNMT-QLDD to tighten land administrative procedures, requiring equal treatment for citizens and authorized representatives and eliminating advantages for brokers. The directive aims to standardize processes and reduce corruption in land-related paperwork.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưHung Long Real Estate Development JSC successfully raised VND 2,000 billion (about USD 80 million) through a 36-month private bond issuance (HULL12603), continuing a series of large bond issuances by the company.
CafeF - Bất động sảnSaigonres (SGR) transferred its Phu Dinh Riverside project to Bcons Group for VND 245 billion, part of a portfolio restructuring to focus on larger projects worth over VND 7,700 billion.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpWorld gold prices continued to decline on September 15 as investors awaited the Fed meeting, with spot gold falling 0.1% to $4,295/oz while SPDR Gold Trust resumed net buying. Rising oil prices and bond yields added pressure on gold.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánPV GAS (GAS) elected Bui Minh Tien as new Chairman and Duong Tri Hoi as new CEO following an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on September 14. The company reported 8-month revenue of over 108,100 billion VND (+37% YoY) and pre-tax profit of 14,543 billion VND (+26%).
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpDomestic gold bar and plain ring prices were unchanged on the morning of September 16 versus the prior day's close, with SJC gold bars quoted at 142.3-145.3 million VND per tael; global gold faces pressure ahead of the Fed meeting.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngCen Land (CRE) announced it is no longer the owner of subsidiary Cen Lien Ket Partner Management LLC as of September 15, 2026, continuing a series of divestments from subsidiaries. The company's reviewed H1 2026 consolidated net profit fell 52.22% year-on-year to over VND 20.9 billion.
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