Vietnam Daily Market Recap May 7

VN-Index breaks 1,900, sets all-time closing record

The VN-Index closed at 1,909.0 points on May 7, 2026, rising 17.8 points (0.9%) and setting a new all-time closing high, as expectations of Vietnam’s inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Watchlist at the June 2026 review buoyed sentiment. Market breadth was negative, with 109 advancers (10 at ceiling price), 187 decliners (four at floor price) and 60 unchanged. STB rose 7.0% (VND1.4tn, USD53.8mn) and VHM gained 6.9% (VND1.4tn, USD53.5mn), with the two VN30 heavyweights accounting for the bulk of the index’s advance. The HNX-Index fell 0.3% to 247.8 points, reflecting divergent buying activity vs HoSE.

The VN30 Index closed at 2,079.1 points, up 1.3%, with 11 advancers (two at ceiling price) and 13 decliners. By sector, 11 of 19 ICB Level 2 groups gained. Real Estate led with 2.5%, followed by Industrial Goods & Services (1.0%) and Banks (0.7%). On the downside, Oil & Gas fell the most at 3.7%, followed by Utilities (1.7%) and Insurance (1.1%).

HoSE matched-order turnover reached VND25.9tn (USD1.0bn), up 19.0% and above the 20-day average. Foreign investors net sold VND312.9bn (USD12.3mn), extending their net selling streak to 11 consecutive sessions.

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