Update news on Jan, 16 2026
16-01-2026
VN-Index saw gains spread across the market (VN-Index +0.77%)
• VN-Index started the session with broad early gains spreading across sectors, with more than 330 stocks advancing at the open.
• The market experienced brief bouts of consolidation during the morning session, accompanied by lower liquidity compared to the previous session, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
• Failed breakout attempts weighed on the index, trimming earlier gains.
• Market breadth recorded 143 advancers, 174 decliners, and 65 unchanged stocks.
• • Liquidity declined by 12.9% to VND 35.6 trillion.
VN30 edged higher (VN30 +1.61%)
• The basket recorded 14 gainers, 13 losers, and 3 unchanged stocks.
• FPT (+6.90%) was the only stock to hit the ceiling price, while VIC (+4.51%) also posted strong gains.
• GVR (-3.88%), HDB (-3.72%), and GAS (-3.11%) were the biggest laggards.
Sectors and stocks daily highlights
• Hoa Phat Agricultural Development JSC (ticker: HPA) announced January 17, 2026 as the record date for shareholder finalization to register its securities with the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC), a step toward its official listing on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
• KLB (+5.83%) reported a 124% year-on-year increase in net profit to VND 628 billion, bringing full-year 2025 earnings to VND 1,856 billion—more than double 2024 levels—and completing 168% of its annual profit target.
• Foreign investors recorded net selling of VND 1.114 trillion today. PNJ (+6.11%) was the most heavily net-sold stock, while FPT (+6.90%) led net buying.
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