VN-Index Surges 79 Points: The Week of FTSE and the US-Iran Ceasefire
FTSE Russell confirmed Vietnam's market upgrade, the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, and VN-Index recorded a historic 79-point rally. But Michigan Sentiment hitting a 70-year low at 47.6 signals fragile US macro foundations.
Wall Street's Best Week in 5 Months, Americans Most Pessimistic Ever
S&P 500 surged 3.1% on US-Iran ceasefire optimism, yet consumer sentiment hit an all-time low of 47.6. What does this historic divergence signal for Vietnamese investors?
US Inflation Surges to 3.3%, Fed and SBV Move in Opposite Directions
US CPI for March spiked to 3.3% on oil prices, while Vietnam's central bank pressures 46 banks to cut rates. Vietnamese investors are caught between two opposing monetary policy currents.
$15.2B FDI in Q1/2026: Where Is the Capital Flowing?
Vietnam attracted $15.2 billion in registered FDI in Q1/2026, up 42.9% YoY. Two mega-projects in semiconductors and AI data centers are reshaping the country's investment landscape.
OKX and HashKey Invest in Vietnam's First Licensed Crypto Exchange
OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital sign strategic investment into CAEX, raising capital to VND 10,000 billion to build Vietnam's first legally licensed crypto exchange.
JGB Yields at 27-Year High: $15B Quietly Flows into Japan Bonds
While headlines focused on Hormuz tensions and the VN-Index hitting record highs, $15.3 billion in foreign capital quietly poured into Japanese government bonds — the largest weekly inflow in a year. Smart money is telling a different story.
Diesel Up 132%, Brent Only 44%: When the Stabilization Fund Runs Dry
Domestic diesel prices surged 3× faster than global crude. The story behind it isn't just Hormuz — it's the breaking point of Vietnam's entire fuel price management system.
New SBV Governor Summons 46 Banks, 10% Rates Fading
On his second day in office, new Governor Pham Duc An convened 46 banks demanding rate cuts. The big picture shows the deposit race has hit its limit.
DXY Breaks Below 99, FTSE Upgrade: A Dual Catalyst for Vietnam
The US dollar broke below the psychological 99 level just as FTSE Russell confirmed Vietnam's market upgrade. Two converging forces create a historic opportunity for foreign capital inflows.
Coffee Down 32% From Peak, Vietnam Sells More but Earns Less
Arabica prices plunged from 422 cents to 289 cents in 5 months. Vietnam's coffee exports rose 12.6% by volume but revenue fell 6.4%, exposing the raw-export paradox.
FTSE Upgrade, VN-Index Surges 79 Points: While the Fed Holds Firm
VN-Index posted its largest single-day gain ever after FTSE confirmed Vietnam's market upgrade. But the March FOMC minutes reveal the Fed is in no rush to cut rates, creating a tug-of-war for foreign capital flows.
VN-Index Surges 79 Points as SBV Quietly Drains 114,600B
The FTSE upgrade rally masks a critical reality: Vietnam's central bank just executed its largest liquidity drain in over 2 years, pushing overnight rates into double digits.
4 Korean Chaebols Head to Vietnam: Which Stocks Catch the Wave?
Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and LG along with 200 Korean companies are preparing to visit Vietnam in April 2026. FDI capital is shifting dramatically, and the stock market has already reacted.
FTSE confirms Vietnam upgrade, deadline 21 Sep 2026
FTSE Russell has officially confirmed Vietnam's upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market. With 166 days to the effective date, the 5–6 billion USD inflow will arrive in waves, not in a single session.
Brent Drops 16%: Five Things Vietnamese Investors Need to Know
The US-Iran ceasefire sent Brent crude from $110 to $93 overnight. From airlines to inflation, here are five direct impacts on Vietnam's market that investors must understand before today's session.