GELEX Infrastructure sets 2026 revenue target of VND 16,649 billion, up 16% YoY, with pre-tax profit expected at VND 1,158 billion, down 43% due to investment costs. The company plans no dividends for 2025 and 2026 to fund expansion.
VIX Securities announced the listing of nearly 919 million new shares, raising over 11,026 billion VND from a rights offering at 12,000 VND per share. The stock price has risen about 13% since the ex-rights date, while Q1 2026 revenue grew 69% but pre-tax profit fell 66%.
JB Vietnam Securities was fined 92.5 million VND by the State Securities Commission for failing to report required information, including board meeting minutes and credit agreements.
NCB announced that 22 professional investors have registered to buy private shares, aiming to increase charter capital by 10,000 billion VND (approx. 400 million USD).
VCBS has been approved to increase its charter capital to 8,500 billion VND to enhance financial capacity and expand operations. The capital increase is expected to strengthen its competitive position in the securities market.
Hanoi's Department of Construction requires real estate trading floors to review their operational conditions and complete legal procedures by May 28, aiming to curb unlicensed and informal operations.
The State Bank of Vietnam has allowed banks to count 20% of State Treasury deposits toward the LDR ratio, easing liquidity pressure. Experts warn that the core issue remains a maturity mismatch in the banking system, which keeps interest rates high.
HOSE adjusted the trading restriction on DGC shares, allowing full-day trading but only odd-lot periodic matching, due to delayed 2025 audited financial statements. The stock has fallen 40% from its peak amid the chairman's arrest.
L40 announced a 120% stock dividend with a record date of June 3, 2026, issuing nearly 12.96 million shares to existing shareholders. The company also reported strong 2025 results and set ambitious 2026 targets.
Thai Nguyen Non-Ferrous Metals (TMG) will close the shareholder list on June 5 to pay a 35% cash dividend for 2025, equivalent to 3,500 VND per share, with payment expected on June 16, 2026.
BIC Insurance Corporation approved a 12% dividend for 2025, higher than planned, citing strong financial performance and stable profit growth averaging nearly 15% per year over the past five years.
BAF Vietnam Agriculture JSC signed a $50 million credit facility with Dutch development bank FMO to develop two high-tech pig farms in Gia Lai, with expected annual revenue of VND 2,000 billion at full capacity.
The Viconship group increased its ownership in Hai An Transport and Stevedoring (HAH) to 22.3% after Nam Hai Dinh Vu Port bought nearly 1.5 million HAH shares. Separately, HAH approved an additional VND 60 billion contribution to its subsidiary Hai An Green Shipping Lines.
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