On May 20, 2025, the stock market news bulletin recorded notable developments, providing investors with multi-dimensional news bulletins on trends and growth potential. Below is a summary of some of the highlights and analysis of the market situation in the form of a quick bulletin.
VN-Index increased sharply by 16 points, liquidity exploded with 4 leading stocks
The Vietnamese stock market started the new week with excitement as the VN-Index increased by nearly 16 points. Notably, four stocks, HPG, TCB, SHB and FPT, reached a total trading value of VND5,000 billion, accounting for 20% of the entire market. TCB was the main driving force contributing to the index's growth.
- Signal: Positive
- Impact on: VN-Index, HPG, TCB, SHB, FPT
- Comment: Strong liquidity and the leadership of large-cap stocks show that cash flow is returning to the market. This could be a signal for a short-term uptrend of the VN-Index.
VN-Index surpasses 1,280 points, banking stocks lead the increase
- Signal: Positive
- Impact on: VN-Index, VN30-Index, HNX-Index, banking stocks (TCB, SHB, VPB, MBB, TPB)
- Comment: The VN-Index's breakthrough through the resistance level of 1,280 points with strong liquidity increases shows investors' optimistic sentiment. The banking group leading the market, especially TCB hitting the ceiling, can continue to be the growth driver in the short term.
Vietnam's fund industry welcomes golden opportunity with young population and increasing demand for professional investment
Total assets under management will reach VND742,000 billion in 2024, 7 times higher than in 2014. Growth potential is still huge as AUM/GDP is only 6%, much lower than other countries in the region.
- Signal: Positive
- Impact on: VN-Index, HNX-Index, financial stocks such as SSI, VND, VCI
- Comment: The positive outlook for the fund management industry will promote long-term capital flows into the stock market, supporting liquidity and stock valuations. Securities companies can benefit from increased demand for professional investment.
Foreign investors net sold more than 300 billion VND in the bustling trading session on May 12, focusing on selling VCB, HPG and STB.
- Signal: Negative
- Impact on: VCB, HPG, STB, FPT
- Comment: Strong net selling by foreign investors may put downward pressure on stocks that are heavily sold such as VCB, HPG, STB. However, FPT is still strongly net bought, showing the differentiation in foreign cash flow. The market may face short-term difficulties.
VN-Index surpasses 1,280 points after US-China tariff suspension agreement
Vietnam's stock market surged, with the VN-Index surpassing 1,280 points after the US and China reached an agreement to temporarily suspend 90 days of reciprocal tariffs. Money flowed strongly into banking stocks.
- Signal: Positive
- Impact on: VN-Index, HNX-Index, UPCoM-Index, banking stocks
- Comment: The US-China agreement helps improve investor sentiment, boosting cash flow into the market. VN-Index may continue its uptrend in the short term, led by the banking group. However, it is necessary to monitor the negotiation developments in the coming time.
VN-Index surpasses 1280 points, expected to conquer new peak in the near future
- Signal: Positive
- Impact on: VN-Index, VN30
- Comment: The index surpassed the resistance level of 1280 points with high liquidity, showing strong upward momentum. Technical indicators such as MACD and RSI are all in positive territory, predicting that the upward trend may continue in the short term. Investors should closely monitor market developments to have appropriate trading strategies.
Long Chau continues to expand strongly, expected to reach 3,000 stores by 2028
Bao Viet Securities forecasts a positive outlook for Long Chau in the next 3-5 years, with a net profit margin that could reach 4.5% by 2030. This pharmacy chain maintains a competitive advantage thanks to its extensive network and diverse product portfolio.
- Signal: Positive
- Affects: FRT, DGW, PHP
- Comment: Positive news for FPT Retail, especially the Long Chau chain. Prospects for expansion and improved profit margins could boost FRT’s share price. Pharmaceutical distribution companies such as DGW and PHP could also benefit from the industry’s growth.
Liquidity increased sharply but margin debt increased slightly, Vietnam's stock market actually increased points
- Signal: Positive
- Impact on: VN-Index, HNX-Index, small and medium-cap stocks
- Comment: The sharp increase in liquidity while the margin balance has not increased significantly shows investors' confidence in the long-term prospects of the market. This could lead to more sustainable growth of the index and stocks in the coming time.
Wall Street falls on auto tariff concerns, Tesla and Nvidia shares plunge
- Signal: Negative
- Impacted: TSLA, NVDA, GM, SPX, DJI, IXIC
- Commentary: News of impending auto tariffs weighed on U.S. stocks. Auto and semiconductor stocks were hit hard. Investors cautiously awaited policy details and PCE inflation data later in the week.
Stock market is quiet, investors are cautiously waiting for a clear trend
VN-Index fluctuated narrowly around the reference in the morning session of March 27. Cash flow slowed down significantly, both large and small stocks lacked movement, reflecting investors' cautious observation.
- Signal: Neutral
- Impact on: VN-Index, VN30, small and medium stocks
- Comment: The quiet trading shows that investors are waiting for clearer signals about the market trend. This may lead to narrow fluctuations in the short term, but also creates accumulation opportunities for long-term investors.
The stock market news brief aims to provide investors with an overview, while emphasizing the importance of careful analysis before making investment decisions. Following the stock market news brief from HVA The provision will help investors seize opportunities from short-term fluctuations and adjust their portfolios in line with market trends.
