April 28, 2026: What to read before the stock market opens

April 28, 2026: What to read before the stock market opens Here is a summary of notable domestic and international financial and economic news from the last 24 hours ahead of today’s trading session. - The adventure with the digital asset exchange: 'riders on horseback, people splitting coins.' Some companies unexpectedly abandoned plans to participate in the digital asset exchange arena because it did not look as attractive as initially expected. - BoJ is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at the April meeting. Keeping rates steady will place Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda before a major communications challenge, as the yen continues to fall. - China warns of retaliation against the EU’s 'Made in Europe' plan. The China Chamber of Commerce in the EU says the EU plan signals rising protectionism and could negatively affect trade cooperation between the two sides. - NCT posts more than 60% year-on-year profit growth in Q1 2026. Noi Bai Cargo Services JSC (NCT) reported Q1 2026 results with profits significantly higher than in the same period. - US credit-default risk threatens the economy. Temporary policy supports have inadvertently created a 'debt bomb' as borrowers struggle to service debt amid persistent inflation and high rates. - VietJet 2026 AGM: 2025 results beat expectations, with a 30% dividend payout; international route expansion continues. At the 2026 annual general meeting held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 26, 2026, Vietjet Air (VJC) signaled a new growth phase focused on global reach, sustainable growth, and long-term value for shareholders. - Digiworld posts a 90% jump in Q1 profits, invests more in shares of TCB, VPB; HPG declines. DigiWorld Corp (DGW) reported strong Q1 2026 results and maintains a stock portfolio with a cost basis of around VND 800 billion. - HDC Q1 net profit up 322%, selling 340 NOXH units. Hodeco’s Q1 revenue reached a 14-quarter high, boosting net profit by 322% thanks to a stronger real estate market. The NOXH CC1 project in Phu My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has 340 units ready for sale. - Real estate market: cycle restructuring and the rise of real value. Vietnam’s real estate market in 2026-2029 will shift away from short-term exuberance toward more durable value, aided by a fully functioning legal framework and record-high input costs. - Pressure on interest rates cooling, market awaits the next downturn. The money market last week showed signs of easing interbank rates, while deposit rates at many banks have begun to cool. - "Can Viet Tien keep sewing?" At Viet Tien’s 2026 AGM, the question ‘can it keep sewing?’ pointed to a shift from contract manufacturing to higher-value services. However, the large government stake remains a major investment and competitive challenge. - Coteccons Q3 net profit doubles YoY; backlog climbs to a record near VND 65.5 trillion. At the end of Q3 FY2026, Coteccons posted higher revenue and profit, aided by cost controls, with backlog near a record level of about VND 65.5 trillion. - How the K coefficient will determine land-use costs. With the new land price framework rising sharply, the K coefficient will be a key determinant of land costs for individuals and businesses, according to experts.