Stock market

The last trading session on 24 May was a disappointing day for many investors.

Despite investor fears, the stock market has seen an increase of approximately 1.1 percentage points in the VN Index in May. Although, it is the influx of short-term capital that has been driving the markets during this subdued phase.

The market saw a strong surge in investor capital towards the end of the trading session, resulting in a significant increase in the VN-Index at the close of the week.

The stock of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will be put under supervision due to the delay in publishing the audit report for the financial year 2022.

The Vietnam stock market encountered a tug-of-war throughout the trading session on April 19 but still closed down due to increased selling pressure, including net sales of more than VND460 billion by foreign investors on the HoSE.

At a time when foreign capital inflow had begun to show signs of slowing, domestic capital inflow has returned once again.

HoSE-listed advancers outnumbered decliners by 269 to 73, with 18 stocks hitting ceiling prices whereas two being at rock bottom.

Many factors are expected to draw cash flow back to the stock market, especially that from foreign investors.

The return of foreign investors boosted the Vietnam stock market in the afternoon trading session on March 21.

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam and the Japan International Cooperation Agency today co-organised a workshop to end a four-year project on capacity building for the improvement of the Vietnamese stock market’s fairness and transparency.

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange said it was considering deducting points of businesses who does not include information on greenhouse gas emissions in the annual report period of 2022.

The last few years have seen a decline in revenue across most businesses, especially those in real estate, where the pressure of corporate bonds maturing within this year has many enterprises fearing a state of insolvency.

It erased more than half of Wednesday’s gain and set for a weekly loss due to weaker appetite for risk assets.

Currently, Vietnam's stock market is experiencing a decrease in liquidity, and foreign capital inflows are being viewed as crucial support to help the market recover.

Foreign investors continued their net buying streak for the fifth consecutive session on the HoSE with a total net purchase value of over VND841 billion. Market liquidity also significantly improved.

After the Chinese Government announced the resumption of tours to Vietnam from March 15, aviation and tourism stocks simultaneously increased sharply.

The cash flow poured into the market heavily, so many stocks rebounded robustly, helping the VN-Index surpass 1,040 points at the close. Foreign investors also net bought for a second consecutive session with more than VND243 billion on the HoSE.

Outstanding business results in 2022 were factors for investors to expect great hopes in seaport stocks in 2023. However, recent statistics show that seaport enterprises are facing turbulent times as demand has fallen all round.

The loss was attributed to a stronger selling force and the outflow of foreign capital.

Investors remain concerned about rising interest rate, corporate bonds maturity date, and reduced profit growth of listed companies.