2025 profits mixed amid strong energy and farming results

2025 profits mixed amid strong energy and farming results

Corporate earnings in 2025 showed a sharp divergence, with energy and agriculture companies posting strong profit growth.
Brokerage competition tightens as market shares narrow

Brokerage competition tightens as market shares narrow

Market share gaps among leading securities firms continued to shrink in 2025, with VPBank Securities entering the top 10 for the first time.
Thien Viet Securities reports profit and plans to divest over medium term

Thien Viet Securities reports profit and plans to divest over medium term

Thien Viet Securities expects to partially or fully divest 1–3 of current investments, while expanding into new sectors such as healthcare and e-vehicles.
Securities profits surge to historic highs, leaving some behind

Securities profits surge to historic highs, leaving some behind

Securities firms posted record profits in Q2, though not all players shared equally in the market’s bullish momentum.
Securities firms set ambitious business targets

Securities firms set ambitious business targets

Securities firms have outlined ambitious business targets during this year’s AGM season.
Securities firms deliver mixed outcomes

Securities firms deliver mixed outcomes

Securities firms witnessed mixed performance in the year to date, with some even counting losses.
Securities firms enjoy rosy performance in Q1

Securities firms enjoy rosy performance in Q1

Securities firms have unveiled their first quarter business results, with many posting a spike in profits during the period.
Just 13 per cent ready for KRX system rollout

Just 13 per cent ready for KRX system rollout

The Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX) is gearing up for Korean Exchange (KRX) system implementation amidst mixed readiness from member firms.
Stock tickers continue to gain momentum

Stock tickers continue to gain momentum

Since the start of the year, the stocks of many securities firms have witnessed rises of between 38 and 189 per cent, thanks to the strong market conditions.
Securities firms urged to upgrade strategies

Securities firms urged to upgrade strategies

Securities firms operating in Vietnam’s highly profitable brokerage services sector catering to international clients and institutional financiers must elevate their service standards to attract discerning clients, as intensified competition necessitates enhancing capabilities to meet the demands of foreign investors.
Fund management acquisitions unlock new edge

Fund management acquisitions unlock new edge

Vietnamese banks are increasingly expanding their investment in fund management and securities firms to diversify their services, unlock new revenue streams, and strengthen their competitive edge.
Firms less optimistic on Q1 performance

Firms less optimistic on Q1 performance

The business picture for many firms generally has been less inspiring in the first quarter this year, with many incurring reduced revenue and profit figures.
Cross-border funds required to advance banking expansion

Cross-border funds required to advance banking expansion

A slew of Vietnamese banks and securities firms are searching for international financing sources in an effort to expand operations.
Competition heats up among stock brokers

Competition heats up among stock brokers

The loss of heat in stock transactions has significantly diminished the revenue figures of securities firms, further exacerbating competition between them.
Securities firms falling short of business plans

Securities firms falling short of business plans

Securities firms are witnessing gloomy business results in the year to date due to unfavourable market developments.
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