Vietnam Daily Market Recap May 26

VN-Index edges lower 0.1%, broad market stays positive  

The VN-Index closed down slightly on Tuesday, dropping 1.9 points (-0.1%) to close at 1,884.2, largely dragged down by VIC (-2.7%) and VHM (-3.1%). Market breadth leaned positive with 192 advancers (seven at ceiling price), 115 decliners (one at floor price), and 49 unchanged. Conversely, the HNX-Index climbed 2.3% to finish at 278.2.

The VN30-Index rose 0.3% to 2,027.9, with 20 advancers and eight decliners, reflecting stronger internal dynamics among large-cap constituents compared to the broader index.

Overall sector performance was mixed, with 12 of 19 groups gaining ground. Banking led the advances, rising 1.4%, driven by ACB’s 5.3% surge on turnover of VND1.44tn (USD54.5mn), which was the highest trading value of the session. This was followed by Automobiles & Parts (+2.2%), Chemicals (+1.4%), Construction & Materials (+1.3%), Technology (+1.3%), and Oil & Gas (+1.1%). On the downside, Real Estate faced the heaviest pressure, shedding 2.1% and dragging down VIC and VHM, followed by Insurance (-1.0%), Health Care (-0.7%), and Telecommunications (-0.6%).

HoSE liquidity expanded 9.7% to VND15.2tn (USD576.5mn), though it continued to stay below the 20-session average. Foreign investors maintained a net selling position, booking a net outflow of VND897.7bn (USD34.0mn). MSB faced the heaviest foreign selling with a net outflow of VND488.1bn (USD18.5mn), followed by HPG (-VND150.1bn/-USD5.7mn), VIC (-VND129.6bn/-USD4.9mn), and VHM (-VND120.9bn/-USD4.6mn). On the buying side, foreign capital focused primarily on PDR (+VND64.0bn/+USD2.4mn), ACB (+VND49.2bn/+USD1.9mn), SSI (+VND47.3bn/+USD1.8mn), and VCB (+VND45.0bn/+USD1.7mn).

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