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Foreign investors net sold VND 1,802 billion (USD 72 million) on May 22, 2026, the highest in three months, driving VN-Index down 1.68%. Blue-chips VIC, VHM, and MSB led the sell-off, with VIC losing 3.52% and VHM 4.88%.

Foreign investors unexpectedly net sold VND 1,700 billion (USD 68 million) on all three exchanges, with strong selling pressure on real estate and banking stocks, dragging the VN-Index down 16 points to 1,896.89. The sell-off was concentrated in VIC and VHM, which together accounted for over 13 points of the index decline, signaling a broad de-risking by foreign capital.

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Agriculture and Environment has excluded 259 projects from its pilot land list, including those by THACO (THA), Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (QCG), Hoa Sen Group (HSG), and Sabeco (SAB). The exclusions stem from planning inconsistencies or incomplete documentation, potentially delaying or derailing these real estate developments.

FTSE Russell removed 9 Vietnamese stocks (SAB, DPM, HUT, DIG, EIB, DXG, PDR, FRT, KDC) from its potential upgrade list, citing insufficient liquidity, free-float, foreign room, and trading criteria. The remaining 23 stocks (including VIC, HPG, VHM, FPT, MSN) may attract USD 1.5-1.7 billion in foreign inflows upon Vietnam's expected upgrade in September 2026.

Foreign investors net sold nearly VND 1,950 billion (USD 78 million) on April 24, 2026, ahead of a long holiday, with VN-Index falling 17 points to 1,853.29. Banking and real estate stocks, including VIC, VHM, and VCB, were the main drags, while oil & gas stocks saw some buying.

Foreign investors unexpectedly net sold VND 1,715.8 billion (USD 68.6 million) on all three Vietnamese exchanges on April 15, 2026, with matched-order net selling of VND 1,651.9 billion. Despite the outflow, the VN-Index rose 13 points to 1,870.36, driven by Vingroup (VIC) and large banks, while most sectors declined.