Viettel Global (VGI) announced a $560 million investment to establish Viettel Dominicana and build a telecom and digital infrastructure network in the Dominican Republic, marking its first major overseas deal in nearly a decade.
The State Securities Commission fined Song Da Thang Long (STL) and two other companies for delayed information disclosure, with STL fined 92.5 million VND for failing to publish corporate governance reports and audited financial statements for multiple years.
Dalat Realco (DLR) was fined 177.5 million VND by the State Securities Commission for delayed information disclosure. The company also plans to cancel several financing and share issuance plans approved in previous years.
The State Securities Commission fined 5 public companies a total of 547.5 million VND for violations related to delayed information disclosure and periodic reporting.
The State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 11/2026/TT-NHNN, streamlining and simplifying 49 administrative procedures in banking, including new timelines for foreign share purchases, capital increases, mergers, and stock listings of credit institutions.
Hanoi proposes a ban on reselling commercial housing within 3 years of purchase in multi-purpose urban areas, and a cap on developer profits at 15% of total construction costs. Industry experts note current law does not restrict resale and suggest tax tools instead.
The State Securities Commission fined three companies for repeatedly delaying the disclosure of financial reports and other required documents over multiple years. Hudeco, Song Hau Food Processing, and Song Da Thang Long each received a fine of 92.5 million VND.
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung stated that the amendment to the Land Law must not create difficulties for people and businesses, aiming to simplify procedures and optimize land policies. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment proposes adjusting 65 articles of the 2024 Land Law to align with the new two-tier local government model.
Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation signed an MoU with Lotte Properties to cooperate on the Thu Thiem Eco Smart City project in Ho Chi Minh City, a complex with 11 towers up to 50 stories and total investment over 20,100 billion VND.
VPS Securities plans to issue up to 240 million private shares in 2026 to raise funds for margin lending. The company also reported strong Q1 2026 results with pre-tax profit up 68%.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways completed its second capital increase, raising charter capital from VND 7,300 billion to VND 13,300 billion, with five new members joining, including Lan Anh – Phu Quoc becoming the largest contributor.
Thai investors have been withdrawing capital from two leading Vietnam ETFs, DCVFM VN30 ETF and DCVFM VNDiamond ETF, reducing their holdings to multi-year lows due to poor fund performance.
The Ministry of Finance proposes amendments to the Law on Support for Small and Medium Enterprises, expanding credit guarantee mechanisms to include intangible assets and future-formed assets, aiming to improve capital access for SMEs and startups.
VPS Securities plans a private placement of shares equivalent to 9.8% of outstanding shares to raise charter capital from VND 24,349 billion to VND 26,749 billion, exceeding USD 1 billion, becoming the third securities company to do so after SSI and TCBS.
VPD announced a record cash dividend of 23% for 2025, with payment scheduled for July 15, 2026. The company reported a 23% profit increase in 2025 but set a cautious 2026 plan with expected profit decline of 41%.
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