The Bear and Bull: A Tale of Two Markets. Illustration by Tuan Tran
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By Yến Chi
– 7:00 PM, August 17, 2025
The Student Swindled: How Mr. Pips’ Sweet Words Led to an $8 Billion Loss
In the Mr. Pips case, a male student took the initiative to reach out to Mr. Pips, which ultimately led to his financial downfall. The student was skillfully manipulated into investing in stocks, resulting in a staggering loss of 8 billion VND. Despite the significant loss, the student chose not to report the incident, attributing his misfortune to bad luck.
The VN-Index Bounces Back After Plummeting to 1,200
The VN-Index witnessed a significant rebound, climbing from the 1,200 level on November 19th to reach a high of 1,250 points by the end of the trading day on November 30th.
The Soaring Apartment Prices: A Tale of Real Estate Woes and Cancelled Dreams
The leaders of Dat Xanh (DXG) have confirmed plans to cancel all previously signed purchase agreements for the Gem Riverside project and restart the development with new pricing. Affected buyers have two options: they can either receive a refund on their deposit (approximately VND 250 million) with a compensatory interest rate of 10-15% per year, or they can purchase a unit at a new discounted sales price.
The Art of Portfolio Management: Deciphering VN-Index’s Rise
The VN-Index stalled on September 20 as ETFs rebalanced their portfolios. The index fell as much as 15 points in the ATC as ETFs sold off stocks such as VIX, EVF, VHM, VNM, VCB, VIC, and SSI. However, it managed to stay in positive territory, inching up 0.77 points to close at 1,272.04.
The Stock Market: Riding the Wave of Uncertainty
Week 09-13/09 saw a stagnant performance in the stock market. The VN-Index ended the week at 1,251.71 points, with a notable decline in trading liquidity. The average trading value of the HOSE and HNX floors was VND 13.2 trillion, a significant drop from the VND 23.6 trillion recorded in the first six months of the year.
