Latest article
“Extreme Foreign Sell-Off, VN-Index Plunges Below 1500 Points”
The VN-Index hovered around the 1500 mark last week, thanks to bottom-fishing efforts by cash flow. The index rebounded from a low of 1479.98 to close at 1495.21 on Friday. The market remains deeply divided, with many mid and small-cap stocks hitting the ceiling. Large-cap stocks, on the other hand, witnessed a net sell-off of over VND 1.8 trillion, out of a total net sell-off of VND 2.296 trillion.
Gold Prices Dip on Monday, but Short-Term Outlook Remains Positive
The outlook for gold prices is looking brighter, with the precious metal poised to reclaim the $3,400/oz mark. This is according to market analysts who foresee a short-term boost for the commodity.
“VPBank Secures $350 Million Loan to Boost Sustainability Efforts”
On July 29, 2025, VPBank (HOSE: VPB), one of the leading joint-stock commercial banks in Vietnam, announced the successful signing of a syndicated loan worth USD 350 million. This loan was made possible through a collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and prominent development finance institutions (DFIs), including British International Investment (BII), Export Finance Australia (EFA), FinDev Canada, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). SMBC acted as the coordinator and authorized co-lead arranger for this significant financing endeavor.
