Vietnam Market Daily Report — September 17, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at N/A on September 17, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years, sending gold down over $30/oz and the DJIA down 1.2%, with spillover pressure on global risk assets.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhThe Fed raised its federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4%, with the dot plot signaling another hike later this year, citing persistent inflation and Middle East tensions.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánThe US Federal Reserve raised its federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4%, the first hike since July 2023, with a unanimous FOMC vote. The hawkish tone from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh pushed the 10-year Treasury yield back to 5%, causing US stocks to fall and oil prices to drop about 3% after Saudi Arabia eased supply concerns.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánVietnam's Ministry of Finance is considering issuing about USD 1 billion of 10-year USD-denominated government bonds, which would be its first return to the international bond market in over a decade, aimed at diversifying long-term funding sources.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngHanoi's People's Committee Chairman directed the Department of Construction to closely monitor major projects, assign clear responsibilities, and use 3-, 7-, and 15-day milestones to warn and resolve delays. The department targets 15.03% construction sector growth and at least 95% public investment disbursement.
CafeF - Bất động sảnThe article discusses the potential for the US Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates, which could pressure Vietnam's exchange rate, capital flows, and monetary policy space. An economist notes that FDI, remittances, and tourism revenue, along with flexible management by the State Bank of Vietnam, help support forex resilience.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngHo Chi Minh City tax authorities published a list of nearly 280 businesses in District 11 with overpaid taxes lingering for more than 10 years, totaling nearly 1.5 billion VND. The tax department is upgrading its payment system with obligation IDs on eTax and eTax Mobile to enable real-time tax offsetting, though bank connectivity remains uneven.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngPetrolimex (PLX) successfully sold all 23.29 million treasury shares on HOSE, raising over 800 billion VND (~32 million USD) and lifting non-major shareholder ownership above the 10% public company threshold.
CafeF - Doanh nghiệpDomestic gold bar and ring prices rose about 1.2 million VND per tael on September 17, while global gold fell over 1% after the Fed raised rates by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%-4%. PNJ and other major brands quoted gold bars at 143.5-146.5 million VND per tael.
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