Update news on May, 20 2025
20-05-2025
VN-Index advanced notably (VN-Index +1.45%)
• VN-Index quickly regained momentum at the open today after falling below the 1,300 threshold in yesterday’s session, supported by strong gains in VIC (6.89%), which extended its rally and hit the daily limit-up.
• Throughout the session, Vingroup-affiliated stocks such as VHM (+6.97%) and VRE (+4.24%) remained in focus and served as key drivers of the market’s upward momentum, allowing the VN-Index to reclaim the 1,300 level.
• Toward the end of the session, market breadth improved as gains broadened across the market.
• Beyond the Vingroup group, the rally was reinforced by leading bluechips, contributing to a sustained uptrend as 15 out of 19 sectors closed in positive territory.
• Market breadth was positive, with 193 advancers, 133 decliners, and 40 stocks ending flat.
• Market liquidity improved slightly compared to the previous session, reaching a total of VND 22.9 trillion.
VN-30 led the market’s overall recovery (VN-30 +2.01%)
• The VN30 basket recorded 22 gainers, 3 losers, and 5 unchanged stocks.
• Most notable gainers aside from Vingroup-affiliated stocks in the basket were GVR (1.84%), HDB (1.36%), MSN (+1.13%), and MWG (+1.57%).
• Meanwhile, all decliners were rather minor, losing less than 1%.
Sectors and stocks daily highlights
• TCB (4.92%) plans to issue over 21 million ESOP shares at a par value of VND 10,000 each, totaling nearly VND 214 billion. These shares will be subject to a one-year lock-up period post-issuance. Proceeds from the offering will be used to strengthen the bank’s operating capital.
• PNC (+6.8%) hit the ceiling following news that a subsidiary of Thien Long Group (TLG) will acquire nearly 8.3 million PNC shares—over 75% of its charter capital—from three individual shareholder groups. The transaction is expected to take place in Q2/2025. The acquisition aligns with TLG’s strategy to diversify distribution channels for stationery and toys, while remaining within its core value chain.
• Foreign investors extended their net selling streak to a third consecutive session, with a total net outflow of VND 693.46 billion. Vingroup’s VHM (+6.97%) and tech stock FPT (+0.85%) were the most heavily net-sold. On the contrary, FUEVFVND topped the list of net-buy targets.
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