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Giấy phép số 4978/GP-TTĐT do Sở Thông tin và Truyền thông Hà Nội cấp ngày 14 tháng 10 năm 2019 / Giấy phép SĐ, BS GP ICP số 2107/GP-TTĐT do Sở TTTT Hà Nội cấp ngày 13/7/2022.
© 2026 Index.vnQuick update on domestic and global economic and financial developments over the weekend before the market opens.
Social housing policy expands access in Ho Chi Minh City: The income cap for social housing purchases (NOXH) is being raised, expanding access for workers in Ho Chi Minh City as of April 2026.
Dividend week (06-10/04): Several stock brokerage firms are set to declare cash dividends during 06-10/04, with about four companies issuing payouts. The highest dividend yield is reported at 35%, equivalent to 3,500 dong per share.
Investment calls (28/03-03/04/2026): Investment proposals include the Long Son LNG power plant (nearly 40 trillion dong) and a 27-hole golf course in Ca Mau. Total investment is reported at over 41.7 trillion dong.
Market recovery supported by Vingroup: The Vingroup group helped extend a recovery week, with the VN-Index rising to 1,684.04 over 30/03-03/04. Liquidity improved, and contributions were mainly from VHM and VIC.
Crypto and gold participation plans: TCBS plans to present its plan to participate in the crypto-asset and gold markets, aiming to diversify funding sources to proactively manage potential volatility.
Land management oversight strengthened: On 13/02/2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Decision 633/QĐ-BTNMT on handling information about violations in land use and management.
Capital raising and funding moves:
Debt resolution and provision reversal: SACOMBANK seized 355 properties of FLC in Gia Lai to resolve debt for Bamboo Airways. SMC signed an asset-offset agreement with the Novaland group, reversing nearly 200 billion dong in provisions.
Banking targets: HDBank targets total assets of about 1.2 quadrillion dong and aims for a 41% profit increase in 2026.
Profit outlook and sector constraints: MBS Research said high interest rates constrain real estate sector profits in Q1.
Other corporate developments:
Deposit rates vs. mobilization: Deposit rates are rising, but deposit mobilization remains weak in Q1.
Ho Chi Minh City credit snapshot (end-March): Deposits are about 5.26 million billion dong and loans about 5.28 million billion dong. This represents an increase of 0.1% in deposits and 1.5% in loans since the year start.
Investment fund disbursements: Disbursements for exploration signal a possible market re-entry, but investors remain cautious amid VN-Index volatility after rebounding from a trough.
US labor market: The US added 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations.
Gold market reaction: After the Iran conflict, gold is reported to have lost some appeal.
Oil prices: WTI crude rose 11% to $111 per barrel, higher than Brent, driven by concerns of potential supply disruption from the Middle East.
Seasonality note for April: VietstockFinance data indicate that April months have historically been less favorable for stock prices, with the VN-Index often down in those months.

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