Market breadth on HoSE was slightly positive with 161 advancers versus 140 decliners, but total trading value fell sharply to just over VNĐ15.1 trillion (US$575.3 million), down about 15 per cent from the previous session.
Investigators initially determined that the company’s actual revenue was about VNĐ13.7 trillion (US$520.19 million), a difference of about VNĐ9.7 trillion against tax reporting, causing a loss of about VNĐ150 billion to the State budget.
SACOMBANK has become one of the first banks in Việt Nam to partner with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) to implement cross-border QR code payment services between Việt Nam and China via VIETQRGlobal.
Deloitte has estimated the upgrade could attract up to US$6 billion in foreign inflows, bolstering liquidity, market depth and demand for IPOs in coming years.
April''s market will continue to face geopolitical risks, rising interest rates and elevated margin financing, while the economy still has room for support.
Technical indicators continued to show signs of recovery, but analysts flagged that the index''s failure to hold the 1,700–1,720 resistance zone could raise the risk of short-term supply pressure.
Regulators are pushing for comprehensive reforms aimed at strengthening the market''s foundations. These include improving disclosure standards, enhancing supervision and promoting the development of credit rating services and institutional investors.
The move comes as Chinese tourist arrivals to Việt Nam continue to grow, underscoring rising demand for seamless, secure and convenient payment solutions.
HCM City’s rising global financial ranking highlights growing recognition, but experts warn that concrete reforms are needed to turn momentum into real capital flows.
The bank proposed to increase charter capital by up to VNĐ22.1 trillion, raising registered capital from about VNĐ80.55 trillion to nearly VNĐ102.7 trillion through three simultaneous share issuances.
Banks must continue publicly disclosing average lending rates, the spread between deposit and lending rates, and interest rates of credit schemes and packages on their websites, making it easier for individuals and firms to access capital.
While digital assets are widely viewed as a promising sector that could contribute to economic growth, concerns remain among investors about transparency and safety in a transitional regulatory environment.
The maximum credit exposure for a single borrower would not exceed 38 per cent of a bank’s owned capital, while lending to a borrower and related parties would be capped at 52 per cent of bank capital when financing large...
Positive momentum was underpinned by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which supported a strong finish on the US market at the end of March and helped buoy sentiment across regional bourses.
