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Central Retail's divestment of the entire Nguyen Kim electronics chain to Pico not only marks the end of a foreign retail giant's ambitions in Vietnam's electronics market but also underscores the fierce competition within the industry. Even businesses with robust retail ecosystems struggle to maintain their footing in a highly competitive market characterized by slim profit margins and rapidly evolving consumer behaviors.

During the period of December 12-19, the VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM ETF) exhibited significant trading activity in the stocks within its portfolio. This coincided with the effective date (December 19, 2025) of the fourth-quarter 2025 review of the MarketVector Vietnam Local Index, the benchmark index for the Fund.

Following an impressive performance in 2025, what lies ahead for Vietnam’s stock market in 2026? Will the VN-Index seize the opportunity to reach new heights, or will it face significant challenges?