Foreign investors were net sellers of approximately 421 billion VND (~$16.84 million) on the session, with proprietary trading by securities companies also showing significant net selling in specific stocks like FUEVFVND and HPG.
Foreign investors were net sellers of 639 billion VND (~$25.56 million) on the Vietnamese stock market, with net buying in Retail and IT sectors and net selling in Banking. Proprietary trading desks were net buyers of over 1 trillion VND.
On April 20, proprietary trading desks of securities firms made a surprise net purchase of 1 trillion VND on HOSE, the highest in a month, focusing on large caps like VHM and MSN, while foreign investors maintained a modest net buy of 228 billion VND but were net sellers of 639 billion VND including block trades.
Securities company proprietary trading desks were net buyers of VND 1.068 trillion on HoSE, with VHM being the top net buy, while foreign investors returned to net selling VND 629 billion across the market.
TPBank (TPB) now offers a mortgage rate as low as 9.8% fixed for the first six months, while HDBank (HDB) offers 9.1% fixed for 12 months, following a coordinated sector-wide rate cut after a meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam. This policy-driven easing aims to stimulate credit demand in the real estate sector, potentially boosting loan growth for these banks.
Vingroup (VIC) has approved a plan to issue a $350M, 5-year international bond to be listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, following a successful $325M issuance in late 2025. This move coincides with capital-raising plans by HDBank ($300M green bond), VPBank (foreign private placement), and VIB ($1B foreign capital plan), reflecting a sector-wide pivot to international markets as borrowing costs decline.
Securities proprietary trading desks were net buyers of 614 billion VND on HOSE, with SHB being the most heavily bought stock at 539 billion VND, while foreign investors were net sellers of approximately 1,161 billion VND.
Securities company proprietary trading desks were net buyers of 60 billion VND on HoSE, with MSN being the top net buy at 38 billion VND, while foreign investors were net sellers of 3,651 billion VND.
The State Bank of Vietnam reports over 20 commercial banks, including ACB, have cut deposit rates by 0.1-0.5% p.a. following a directive meeting on April 9, 2026.
HDBank (HDB) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the London Stock Exchange on April 14, 2026, establishing a framework to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing international equity and bond markets. The bank concurrently announced plans to issue up to $300 million in international green bonds, aiming to diversify funding and expand sustainable finance activities.
HDBank (HDB) signed a strategic partnership with the London Stock Exchange to support Vietnamese companies in accessing international capital markets and concurrently announced plans to issue up to $300 million in international green bonds. This dual move aims to establish a long-term channel for cross-border capital flows and enhance the bank's own sustainable funding base.
Vietcombank (VCB) seeks shareholder approval to establish a wholly-owned commercial bank in Vietnam's International Financial Centre with VND 3,000B charter capital, joining HDBank (HDB) and Nam A Bank (NAB) in a strategic race. This move aims to capture cross-border financial flows and expand ecosystem services, positioning these banks for higher-margin international business as the centre develops in Ho Chi Minh City.