Stock Market

The trading session on August 14, 2025, witnessed a remarkable surge in the share price of SCR, breaching the 10,000 VND mark and culminating at 10,400 VND at the closing bell. This pinnacle represents a significant milestone, as it surpasses the highest level attained since September 2022, heralding a new era of potential growth and investor confidence.

The VN-Index surged and continued to reach new highs with its ninth consecutive gain. The upward trend of the index is supported by the MACD indicator, which continues to widen the gap with the signal line after a buy signal. However, the risk of intraday volatility cannot be overlooked as the Stochastic Oscillator ventures deep into overbought territory.

The IR Awards 2025 Grand Finale has concluded, witnessing the participation of a vibrant community of investors and 37 professional financial institutions. Together, they evaluated investor relations (IR) activities to recognize the best-in-class companies for their exceptional IR practices, ultimately celebrating the winners of the IR Best Practice Awards 2025.

In the coming months, the Vietnamese stock market is set to introduce several notable products and initiatives. Among these are extended trading hours, potentially including a lunch break; the implementation of T+0 trading; and allowing the sale of securities "on the way home." The legal framework and systems are in place, and the market eagerly anticipates the rollout of these initiatives by the relevant authorities.

The stock market is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the biggest gainers and losers is crucial for investors. Vietstock's statistical insights offer a glimpse into the rising and falling stocks, providing valuable information for those seeking to make informed investment decisions.

The stockbroking industry is riding a wave of success, with the Vietnamese stock market reaching unprecedented heights. While the valuation of stockbroking firms is no longer a bargain, capital increases remain pivotal for companies to compete and ride the wave of market upgrades and digital asset initiatives.

FPT Securities (FPTS, HOSE: FTS) seeks to further divest its stake in May Song Hong (HOSE: MSH) amidst a cautious market sentiment towards stocks of exporting businesses.

As of the August 13 strategy report, Maybank Investment Bank maintains a positive outlook for the second half of 2025, raising its year-end VN-Index target by 20% to 1,800 points. This upgrade is underpinned by a target P/E of 14.5x, in line with the five-year average, and an expected earnings growth of 18.5% year-over-year for 2025.

"SSI Research's August strategy report presents a bullish long-term outlook, forecasting a sustainable upward trajectory for the VN-Index, targeting the 1,750-1,800 range by 2026. Short-term fluctuations caused by profit-taking provide opportune entry points for investors."

"SHB stocks witnessed a significant boost in foreign investment today, as foreign investors net bought a substantial 130 billion VND worth of shares, making it the most actively traded stock in the market."