Vietnam Market Daily Report — October 17, 2026
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,705.91 on October 17, 2026, largely unchanged from the previous session.
Several Vietnamese banks reported estimated 9M2026 pre-tax profits with double-digit growth: ABBank ~4,540 billion VND (+97%), Nam A Bank >4,700 billion VND (+25%), Vietbank 1,297 billion VND (+50%), and SHB ~14,300 billion VND.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngVietnam's government reported strong 2026 economic results with Q3 GDP growth of 9.95%, 9-month growth of 9.01%, and budget revenue up 14%, while setting a 2027 GDP growth target of 10% or higher. The report also noted the stock market's first upgrade and Moody's outlook upgrade to Positive, alongside directives to cut lending rates by 1.5-2%.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưAt the opening of the 16th National Assembly's second session, the Economic and Finance Committee flagged that the 2027 economic operating scenario must account for delayed effects of 2026 shocks, including high energy prices and pent-up inflation, while targeting GDP growth of 10% or more and CPI around 4.5%.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe Vietnamese government presented to the National Assembly a 2027 GDP growth target of 10% or more, alongside CPI around 4.5%, per-capita GDP of USD 6,100, and continued flexible interest rate and exchange rate management with lending rate cuts of 1.5-2%.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhHanoi's municipal government ordered the Finance Department to resolve 25 delayed non-budget investment projects by October 2026 and accelerate key infrastructure, targeting full-year FDI of USD 4.5 billion and 95-100% public investment disbursement by December.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưThe Ministry of Construction has ordered 100% disbursement of the public investment capital plan by year-end 2026, calling it a top political priority and vowing stricter handling of slow contractors. It also flagged shortages and price volatility in construction materials such as sand, stone and asphalt.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưVietnam's 16th National Assembly opened its second session on October 17, planning to review and pass 43 laws and resolutions over 28 working days, including amendments to the Land Law, Real Estate Business Law, and Housing Law.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưA draft Law on SME Development proposes a 3-year corporate income tax exemption for small and medium enterprises from their initial business registration, plus lower tax rates for micro and small firms. The policy aims to reduce early-stage costs and boost SME competitiveness.
CafeF - Vĩ mô đầu tưHoREA proposes adding an independent supervisory board for apartment buildings in the draft Housing Law to increase transparency over maintenance funds and prevent self-dealing.
CafeF - Bất động sảnSon Hai Group, led by Chairman Nguyen Viet Hai, commenced two component projects (2-4 and 2-5) of the Ring Road 4 in Ho Chi Minh City with a combined investment of over 43,298 billion VND, following its earlier win of component project 2-1 worth 4,776 billion VND.
CafeF - Bất động sảnFPT broke ground on a VND1,311 billion digital technology building in Hanoi as part of its larger FPT Digital Technology Park project, while Sacom Crypto Asset Exchange (SCEX) doubled its charter capital from VND5,000 billion to VND10,000 billion, with over VND11,300 billion total invested in technology infrastructure and digital asset exchange over two days.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánBao Minh Securities (BMS, UPCoM) has temporarily postponed its planned listing of 203.93 million shares on HoSE, citing market conditions, and will proceed when conditions are suitable. The company also announced an extraordinary shareholder meeting to remove and replace two board members.
CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoánTechcom Life, a subsidiary of Techcombank, increased its charter capital from VND 1,900 billion to VND 4,300 billion (up ~126%) after one year of operation, with new business premium revenue reaching VND 652 billion in Q3 2026, up 22% quarter-on-quarter.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhQuoc Loc Phat was fined by Ho Chi Minh City authorities for failing to timely report the sale of 272 apartments to foreign individuals and organizations, including 104 units at a Thu Thiem project.
CafeF - Bất động sảnGeleximco Group, led by businessman Vu Van Tien, announced the establishment of Geleximco AI & Edtech JSC and inaugurated an interdisciplinary innovation center with Hanoi University of Science and Technology, marking a new AI and STEM education model in Vietnam.
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