The real estate M&A landscape in Việt Nam is witnessing a shift towards acquiring established assets as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions reshape investor preferences, as reported by Jones Lang LaSalle Vietnam (JLL).
The domestic market continues to benefit from rising healthcare demand and expanding health insurance coverage, making Vietnam an increasingly attractive destination for global pharmaceutical companies.
The near-term direction for the market is likely driven less by the second quarter business results and more by macro variables, particularly interest rate levels.
Unlike the common perception that tokenised assets mainly serve as investment products for individuals, Việt Nam''s model is designed to focus on corporate fundraising by converting valuable real-world assets into digital tokens.
After slipping by nearly 25 points and falling close to the 1,760-point mark under profit-taking pressure, the index representing the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE) reversed rapidly as buying interest in large-cap stocks unexpectedly increased.
Japanese experts expressed confidence that Việt Nam''s stock market would continue to grow rapidly, citing the country''s determination to pursue reforms and its clear development strategy.
The whole market breadth returned to positive territory, with 367 stocks increasing while 236 stocks declined and 206 stocks stayed at reference prices.
Within the VN30 large-cap basket, selling pressure was especially evident, with 27 out of 30 stocks declining and only three holding positive territory.
Based on the airline''s audited consolidated financial statements for 2025, Vietnam Airlines reported positive shareholders'' equity and positive profit after tax and received an unqualified audit opinion, but the stock remains under warning because the company still carries accumulated losses.
India remained Việt Nam''s largest source of diamond imports, with shipments worth $63.2 million during the first six months of the year, accounting for about 52 per cent of total import value.
Trading money is waiting for a strong enough catalyst from either Q2 business results or positive macroeconomic signals to set the tone for the second half of the year.
