BIS Securities reported a net loss of approximately 7 billion VND in Q1 2026, compared to a profit of 2.5 billion VND in the same period last year, marking the first loss in the securities sector for the quarter, driven by a 14.6% revenue decline and a 481% surge in operating costs.
OCB's leadership expressed confidence in achieving a 39% profit growth target for the year, citing credit expansion, fee-based services, cost optimization, and asset quality control.
MWG's Board of Directors will present shareholders with an ambitious 2026 business plan targeting 18% revenue growth and 30% net profit growth, alongside a record 20% cash dividend payout and an ESOP issuance plan.
VinaLiving Holdings, a real estate company under VinaCapital Group, reported a loss of approximately 164.7 billion VND in 2025, a significant reversal from a profit of 582.5 billion VND in 2024, reducing its equity by nearly 11%.
OCB's 2026 AGM approved a 2026 profit target of VND 6,960 billion, representing 39% growth compared to 2025, and plans to increase charter capital to over VND 30,600 billion.
New Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn takes office, outlining the ministry's role in managing revenue, expenditure, and strategic macroeconomic advice to support Vietnam's high growth targets, while the article reviews recent fiscal performance and challenges.
VPS Securities (VCK) held its 2026 AGM, revealing a record business plan with revenue target of 11,500 billion VND (up 39% YoY) and pre-tax profit target of 5,750 billion VND (up 29% YoY). The company also disclosed it has 16,983 shareholders and its margin lending balance surged 36% to nearly 30,000 billion VND.
The Vietnamese government has adjusted fuel prices, increasing gasoline by 220-250 VND/liter while cutting diesel and mazut by 1,920-2,280 VND/liter, and has reduced multiple taxes on fuel to zero until the end of June to stabilize the economy amid global energy volatility.
Hoa Phat Group (HPG) reported 2025 revenue of 158.332 trillion VND and net profit of 15.515 trillion VND, exceeding its profit target and showing year-on-year growth of 13% and 29%, respectively.
Vietnam's National Assembly has passed a resolution to reduce multiple taxes on gasoline, diesel, and other fuels to 0% from April 16 to June 30, 2026, aiming to stabilize energy prices and the macro-economy.
Tax expert discusses the transition from lump-sum tax to declaration-based tax for business households in Hanoi, highlighting confusion over deductible expenses and whether revenue under 500 million VND requires invoices.
Hanoi authorities issued an ultimatum to 341 private investors of delayed land-use projects, requiring them to report on project implementation by April 30 or face land revocation and project termination.
Businesses report that despite government efforts to cut red tape, unnecessary business conditions and overlapping regulations, particularly in the rice and seafood export sectors, continue to increase costs and risks, hindering production and trade.
Vietnam Ocean Shipping JSC (Vosco, VOS) has approved an investment project to build two new oil/chemical tankers in South Korea, with a maximum price of $52 million per ship, totaling over $100 million, to be delivered in 2028.
The National Assembly issued Resolution 19/2026/QH16, temporarily setting environmental protection tax, special consumption tax, and simplifying VAT procedures for gasoline, oil, and jet fuel to zero from April 16 to June 30, 2026, in response to economic developments.