Market Summary
April 05, 2026
Vietnam's FDI inflows surged 42.9% in Q1, with newly licensed capital more than doubling to $10.23 billion and disbursed capital reaching a five-year high of $5.41 billion. The manufacturing and processing sector continued to attract the largest share of investment, primarily from Singapore and South Korea.
VnExpress International - BusinessVietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has become Southeast Asia's richest person, with his wealth primarily tied to Vingroup, which targets a 36% revenue increase and 2.2 times higher after-tax profit this year.
VnExpress International - BusinessVincom Retail (VRE) announced ambitious expansion plans to grow its shopping mall portfolio to 110 centers and develop 75 new commercial streets, alongside targeting 16% revenue and 15% profit growth for the upcoming year. The company also plans to retain all profits for reinvestment, foregoing dividends.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVinpearl, 85% owned by Vingroup, reported a significant profit drop in 2025 to 1,100 billion VND but aims for strong recovery in 2026 with 16,000 billion VND revenue and 1,500 billion VND after-tax profit. The company also announced no dividend for 2025 and the appointment of its CEO to the Board of Directors.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVietnam's foreign trade climbed 23% to nearly $250 billion in Q1, driven by strong growth from foreign-invested firms, though domestic enterprises saw a decline in both exports and imports. The country recorded a $3.64 billion trade deficit, a reversal from last year's surplus, despite the overall increase in trade volume.
VnExpress International - BusinessVietnam aims to grow its medical tourism market from $700 million in 2024 to nearly $4 billion by 2033, driven by a national plan to establish integrated models in key localities and internationally accredited hospitals. The country leverages competitive advantages like low costs and skilled medical professionals to boost this sector.
VnExpress International - BusinessTechcombank Securities (TCBS) aims for a record pre-tax profit of over 7,500 billion VND and 13,227 billion VND in revenue for 2025, alongside a plan to issue 20% stock dividends for 2024. This leading securities firm, a subsidiary of Techcombank (TCB), also reported strong 2024 results with significant growth in revenue and profit.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhPhạm Nhật Vượng, Chairman of Vingroup, has been ranked as the richest person in Southeast Asia by Forbes with $24.5 billion, despite a recent decline in his wealth primarily due to VIC stock performance. Vingroup also announced ambitious revenue and profit targets for 2024, aiming for its highest-ever profit.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhHaidilao, operated by Super Hi International, reported over 2.4 trillion VND in revenue from its Vietnamese operations last year, marking a nearly 7% increase. Vietnam is the company's fourth-largest international market, with 17 restaurants nationwide.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhExperts have mixed views on global gold prices for the week, with a majority predicting sideways movement amid high uncertainty and volatility influenced by geopolitical events and central bank policies. Investors are advised to remain neutral due to market fluctuations and low liquidity.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhInformation provided for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Data sourced from public Vietnamese market feeds.
Last updated: 2026-05-13T17:58:23Z.