Also weighing on the market, foreign investors were active today but leaned towards net selling, with a value exceeding VNĐ1.75 trillion on the two main bourses.
The Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV) has marked its 15th anniversary, highlighting a journey of establishment and strong growth in the country''s domestic commodity trading market.
Phạm Chí Quang, Director of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s Monetary Policy Department, talks about the cause of the đồngdevaluation and forecasts the đồng in the second half of 2025.
Escalating trade tensions stemming from US tariff policies are likely to slow the global economy, posing serious risks for Việt Nam’s export sector and overall production
The US dollar index (DXY) is now around 99, down 10 per cent from its early-year peak, while the dollar has risen 2.6–3 per cent against the Vietnamese đồng at local banks this year.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm requested that the State''s monopoly on gold bullion branding should be dismantled in a controlled way, with the principle that the government retains oversight of bullion production.
According to data from FiinTrade and SSI Research, ETFs posted a net outflow of over VNĐ210 billion between May 12 and 16, marking the second consecutive week of withdrawals.
Despite a sharp recovery over the past two weeks, analysts warn that the current rally could lose momentum without fresh support, particularly as profit-taking emerges and market breadth remains limited.
Profit-taking pressure emerged across the board, particularly in banking and technology stocks, causing the VN-Index to retreat slightly to 1,301.39 points — a nearly 12-point in Friday''s session.