Vietnam Market Weekly Report
May 04 – May 08, 2026
Market Overview
The VN-Index closed the week of May 04 – May 08, 2026 at 1,907.89, having gained 3.29% over the five trading sessions.
Aveluro's classification pipeline flagged 10 high-impact news events during the week. See below for the full breakdown.
Classified news sentiment for the week skewed positive, with 8 positive, 2 negative, and 0 neutral events among the top stories.
Top Stories This Week
BSR, operator of the Dung Quat oil refinery, reported Q1 net profit of 8,265 billion VND, up 20x YoY, driven by surging crude oil prices.
BSR, operator of the Dung Quat oil refinery, reported Q1 net profit of 8,265 billion VND, up 20x YoY, driven by surging crude oil prices. Revenue rose 44% to over 45,900 billion VND, far exceeding the full-year profit target.
BSR shares hit ceiling price with strong buying demand after reporting Q1/2026 net profit surged 20.7 times year-on-year to 8,265 billion VND, driven by high crude oil prices and stable Dung Quat refinery operations at 124-125% capacity.
BSR shares hit ceiling price with strong buying demand after reporting Q1/2026 net profit surged 20.7 times year-on-year to 8,265 billion VND, driven by high crude oil prices and stable Dung Quat refinery operations at 124-125% capacity. The stock's rally also lifted other oil & gas stocks like PLX, OIL, and GAS.
Vietjet reported strong Q1/2026 results with consolidated revenue up 17.1% and after-tax profit up 59.6% year-on-year, driven by cost control and fleet optimization.
Petrolimex (PLX) reported a net loss of over 662 billion VND in Q1/2026, its worst in 25 quarters, due to a 930 billion VND loss from petroleum trading caused by global price spikes from the Middle East conflict.
Petrolimex (PLX) reported a net loss of over 662 billion VND in Q1/2026, its worst in 25 quarters, due to a 930 billion VND loss from petroleum trading caused by global price spikes from the Middle East conflict. Revenue rose 45% to 98,700 billion VND, but cost of goods sold surged, squeezing gross profit.
Masan Group reported record Q1 net profit of 1,974 billion VND, doubling year-on-year, and expects H1 net profit of 4,600 billion VND (+76% YoY).
Masan Group reported record Q1 net profit of 1,974 billion VND, doubling year-on-year, and expects H1 net profit of 4,600 billion VND (+76% YoY). Subsidiaries WinCommerce, Masan Consumer, and Masan MEATLife all posted strong growth.
International Milk Lof (IDP) reported Q1 2026 net profit of 244 billion VND, up 130% year-on-year, achieving 35% of its full-year profit target.
Petrolimex reported Q1/2026 net revenue of nearly VND 98,700 billion, up 45% YoY and the highest in 13 years, but posted a net loss of VND 662 billion due to soaring global oil prices and supply costs.
ABBank reported a 269% surge in pre-tax profit in Q1 2026, driven by debt recovery and service income, while average employee monthly income rose to 39 million VND from 24 million VND a year ago.
BSR (Dung Quat Oil Refinery) reported Q1/2026 net profit of 8,265 billion VND, up 20.7 times year-on-year, with revenue of 46,462 billion VND.
BSR (Dung Quat Oil Refinery) reported Q1/2026 net profit of 8,265 billion VND, up 20.7 times year-on-year, with revenue of 46,462 billion VND. The company aims to enter the top 8 Southeast Asian refineries by 2030.
Viettel Global reported Q1/2026 net profit of VND 2,329 billion, up 471% YoY, with revenue growing 30% to VND 12,568 billion.
Viettel Global reported Q1/2026 net profit of VND 2,329 billion, up 471% YoY, with revenue growing 30% to VND 12,568 billion. The company also announced a 33% cash dividend for 2025.