A Red Board Confirms Broad Selling Pressure
The VN-Index fell 2.46%, but 47 advancing stocks versus 312 decliners better captures how broadly selling spread across HOSE. For new investors, the next session calls for attention to breadth, limit-down stocks, and volume rather than the index colour alone.
SHBFinance Has Legal Approval, Not Cash at SHB Yet
SHBFinance has been approved to become a single-member company. The remaining stake transfer, payment and SHB's accounting treatment still require separate confirmation.
Brent Above USD 90: Reading Vietnam Oil Stocks
Brent moved above USD 90 a barrel before Vietnam opened on 20 July, but oil-linked stocks do not share one profit story. This checklist separates a market reaction from a measurable business impact.
SpaceX unlock: selling rights are not selling pressure
As many as 1.37 billion SpaceX shares may become eligible for trading after second-quarter results. That is potential supply, not evidence that all of those shares will be sold at once.
Earnings Season Needs a Broader Money-Flow Signal
Strong Q2 results are creating bright spots, but a handful of rising stocks does not mean money has returned to the whole market. New investors should read price action, market breadth and turnover together.
A larger fleet does not yet mean more flying capacity
Vietnam has added aircraft to its registry, yet 17 A321neos remain in long-term storage because of engine shortages. For investors, the revenue-producing fleet is the number that matters.
DBM's 35% Dividend: Buy by 20 July
DBM will close its register for a 35% cash dividend this week. The key details are the last purchase date, the after-tax cash amount and the reference-price adjustment.
A 10% Rate Is Not for Every Deposit
The headline rate does not tell you what you will earn. Deposit size, channel, term and early-withdrawal terms determine the interest you actually receive.
M&A picks up, shareholders still need to follow the cash
May and June accounted for roughly 71% of Vietnam's disclosed or estimated M&A value in the first half of 2026. A large headline number does not by itself show which company or shareholder benefits.
A share-buying registration is not a market-bottom signal
An insider's plan to buy can be worth watching, but it describes an intention, not completed trades. Investors need the post-trade report and an explanation if the plan falls short.
Long-term projects need long-term capital, not just loans
Banks can still extend credit, but short-term deposits cannot carry multi-year projects on their own. Bonds only share the load when risk is disclosed to the right holders.
A Diamond Does Not Create Its Own Liquidity
A buyback promise only works when the party making it can still pay. Store closures in Ho Chi Minh City are a reminder to check the exit route before focusing on the stone.