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State-owned stocks rally as reform expectations lift market sentiment

By Song Thuy January 23, 2026 | 23:40

Vietnam’s stock market has seen a sharp rise in state-owned enterprise shares, as investors price in a new reform-driven cycle and shifting capital flows.

Fitch upgrades Vietnam's long-term senior secured debt instruments

By Hazy Tran January 23, 2026 | 23:35

Fitch Ratings has revised its assessment of Vietnam’s sovereign debt, reflecting updates to its rating methodology and recovery assumptions.

Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-

By VNA January 23, 2026 | 16:30

The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last September, said the Ministry of Finance.

Accountants enter 2026 downbeat on global economic prospects

By Hazy Tran January 22, 2026 | 20:21

Finance professionals are entering 2026 with a cautious outlook as global economic momentum shows signs of easing, according to an ACCA and IMA report.

Korea Development Bank gains approval to open Vietnam branch

By Thanh Van January 22, 2026 | 20:14

Korea Development Bank on January 20 announced that it has obtained final approval from Vietnam’s central bank to open a branch in Hanoi.

VPBank strengthens auto supply chain finance with Suzuki partnership

By Thanh Van January 21, 2026 | 18:14

VPBank has expanded its supply chain financing in the automobile sector through a new cooperation agreement with VISUCO.

Retail stocks poised for growth as consumption recovery and policy tailwinds align

By Yen Thuy January 21, 2026 | 10:07

Retail stocks are drawing growing investor interest as recovering consumer demand and supportive tax policies underpin expectations of strong earnings growth.

Key factors to watch in the stock market in early 2026

By Thanh Van January 20, 2026 | 11:42

A rebound in manufacturing, stronger domestic demand, and steady investment flows are laying a foundation for earnings momentum and improved market sentiment.