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Maritime Bank (MSB – HOSE) shares are among the notable gainers after a session marked by high turnover and traded value. On June 18, MSB shares rose to as high as 15,900 dong per share, the highest intraday level in the bank’s listing history and a new all-time high.
MSB’s market capitalization reached nearly 50,000 billion dong (about $1.9 billion), up 29% from the start of 2026. The session saw total matched and negotiated volume of more than 60 million shares, worth over 900 billion dong, representing 5.23% of total market trading value. At the close, MSB traded at 15,700 dong per share, the highest closing price (post-adjustment) since the bank officially listed on HOSE in 2020.
For 2026, MSB set targets for continued growth amid expectations of macro volatility. The bank expects total assets to reach 460,000 billion dong, up 13% from 2025. Pre-tax profit is expected to increase 13% year-over-year to 8,000 billion dong.
MSB also plans to strengthen its capital base, targeting capital of 37,440 billion dong through a 20% share issuance from owner equity.
Beyond strengthening financial capacity, MSB aims to advance its financial-ecosystem strategy by owning and developing a financial company, asset-management company, securities firm, and insurance operations. The plan is positioned as a way to diversify revenue, optimize the services ecosystem, and enhance long-term value for shareholders.
In the growth plan, TNEX Finance is highlighted as a key driver. The “unknowns” of this ecosystem are expected to support high growth, with target asset growth of 40%, lending rising over 100%, revenue up nearly 200%, and pre-tax profit rising over 700% in 2026. MSB also expects the platform’s valuation could reach $1–2 billion within 3–5 years, supporting the expansion of its digital-finance ecosystem.
TNEX has built a global digital-finance presence, ranking 65th in World’s Top 100 Digital Banks Ranking 2026 by TABInsights with a score of 29.0, the highest among Vietnamese entrants this year. At the Asian Banker Summit 2026, TNEX was named Best Digital Bank in Vietnam 2026.
MSB recently announced a strategic partnership with GreenNode, NVIDIA’s priority global partner in Southeast Asia. The initiative is expected to bring AI into operations across the system. GreenNode’s AI infrastructure and solutions are described as widely adopted by financial institutions requiring high security and operational optimization, supporting MSB’s transition from a Digital Bank to an AI Bank.
Under the partnership, GreenNode will coordinate technology transfer and develop internal AI capabilities for MSB’s engineers, establishing a sustainable AI development foundation within the bank.
MSB’s move above its historical high is being linked to solid growth performance and investor expectations for a breakthrough strategy, ecosystem transformation, and technology deployment amid market and economic challenges.
MSB is described as a pioneer of digital banking in Vietnam and has received multiple domestic and international accolades, including Best Retail Bank for Digital Transformation – Vietnam 2025 (Global Banking & Finance Review). The bank was also recognized by the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2025 for excellence and inspirational branding, and was included in Top 100 Best Places to Work in Vietnam for employee happiness, reflecting a people-centered long-term strategy.
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