Enterprise

"While Trump's policies sent shockwaves through many businesses, leaving those that relied on the US market in a state of flux, we remained calm," confidently stated Chairman Le Hai Lieu at the annual general meeting of Duc Thanh Wood Joint Stock Company (HOSE: GDT) on April 19th.

The temporary U.S. tariff truce, opting for a 10% tariff for 90 days, presents a brief respite from the trade tensions. As such, the second quarter of 2025 is deemed a "golden opportunity" for Vietnamese exporters of agricultural, aquatic, and forestry products to seek solutions and maintain their foothold in this crucial market.

The province of Thanh Hoa is set to undergo significant administrative reforms at the commune and ward levels. Aiming for a streamlined and efficient government machinery, these changes are designed to better serve the people of the province.

The sluggish market conditions in the real estate sector prompted HAR to focus on financial cost-cutting measures and refrain from paying dividends. While a significant portion of the company's capital is tied up in uninitiated projects, the leadership assures that the permitting process is currently delayed and advises shareholders to "exercise patience."

"Sharing data and expertise among businesses is the fastest way to integrate technology into the production process, fostering a culture of mutual learning. Data is not only an open resource but also a valuable asset for any enterprise. "

In the first quarter of 2025, Sonadezi Chau Duc Joint Stock Company (HOSE: SZC) recorded a remarkable performance with over VND 414 billion in revenue and a net profit of over VND 126 billion, reflecting a significant 94% increase compared to the same period last year.

The Annual General Meeting of 2025, scheduled for the afternoon of April 21st, was unable to proceed due to insufficient attendance. Nonetheless, the company's leadership dedicated significant time to discussing the business's plans in the context of the evolving real estate market.

The T2 Passenger Terminal Project at Dong Hoi Airport has been meticulously designed with an impressive operational capacity of 3 million domestic passengers annually. Furthermore, the project encompasses a well-thought-out expansion plan that can be implemented when required, elevating the capacity to accommodate a substantial 5 million passengers per year.

On April 21, 2025, the Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HOSE: MSB) held its annual general meeting to discuss and approve key business strategies for the upcoming year. The agenda included proposals for dividend distribution, plans to increase charter capital, and decisions regarding the divestment from TNEX Finance and the potential acquisition of a securities company.

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, or LPBank, announced that its securities arm, LPBS, recorded a net profit of over VND 40 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This impressive performance was driven by robust earnings from proprietary trading and lending activities, which successfully offset losses incurred in the brokerage division. As a result, LPBS' total assets surged to a remarkable VND 9,175 billion, largely attributed to increased borrowing from its parent company, LPBank.