Top stocks to watch at the opening on April 7, 2026

At around 5:30 PM on May 5, about a day after facing significant criticism over its recruitment campaign, Oatside Vietnam issued an official reply on its Facebook page, which has about 14K followers. The company said it acknowledged discussions surrounding the recent CMO recruitment and admitted that the campaign deployment…

SJC gold bars and rings fall by 600,000-900,000 dong this morning

Domestic gold prices continued to decline this morning, falling an additional 600,000–900,000 dong per tael. SJC gold bars were quoted around 172.5 million dong per tael. Market quotes for SJC bars and gold rings Saigon Jewelry Co. (SJC), together with Phu Quy Group and Doji, quoted SJC bars at 169.5…

Construction materials prices rise sharply, Ministry of Construction proposes countermeasures

Due to a sharp rise in construction material prices, the Ministry of Construction has urged provincial authorities to actively balance resources, prioritize the completion of key projects, and strictly enforce regulations on the management, publication, and updating of construction material prices. The ministry also called for close oversight of fuel…

Parliament to elect president and prime minister today as first session of the 16th National Assembly opens

On 7 April 2026, the National Assembly will begin the process of electing the President and the Prime Minister. The agenda for the First Session of the 16th National Assembly includes a sequence of private meetings, committee reports, plenary votes, and oath-taking ceremonies. Morning proceedings: committee reports and President election…

AI-generated art reshapes the creative economy as Botto's works at Art Basel Hong Kong

AI-generated art is increasingly moving from novelty to a measurable business model as the creative economy adopts systems that produce, curate, and monetize digital works. At Art Basel Hong Kong in late March, one project drew particular attention: Botto, an AI painter designed not as a single program but as…

India resumes crude oil and natural gas imports from Iran after seven years

India has resumed imports of Iranian crude oil and natural gas, a move analysts say is aimed at balancing energy security needs with geopolitical pressures amid the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Energy market analysis firm Rystad Energy said it is the first time India has imported energy from Iran since 2019. Supply…

Vietnamese ETFs post net outflows of more than 1.2 trillion VND in the week, led by domestic funds

Net outflows were recorded in 14 of 25 funds, with the majority concentrated in the domestic ETF segment. In the week of March 30 to April 3, 2026, ETFs investing in the Vietnamese stock market saw net outflows of more than VND 1.2 trillion, down 11.3% from the previous week.…

Vietnam's seafood exports reach $927 million in March 2026, growth slows from the first two months of 2026

Vietnam’s seafood exports continued to rise in early 2026, with March shipments reaching about $927 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Processing and Exporters (VASEP). The figure was up more than 5% year on year. For the first quarter (Q1), cumulative exports totaled about $2.64 billion, up around…