Shares rebounded on both markets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on February 18 as energy stocks made big gains after Iran backed a Saudi-led proposal to freeze crude output at current levels.
Hanoi (VNA) - Shares rebounded on both markets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on February 18 as energy stocks made big gains after Iran backed a Saudi-led proposal to freeze 𓂃crude output at current levels.
The benchmark VN Index on the HCM Stock Exchange rose 1 percent to close at the one-month high of 552.49 points and the HNX Index on the Hanoi Stock Exchange added 0.7 percent to end at 78.00 points.
Crude extended gains for a second day after Iran showed its support for an agreement on a production freeze between top oil exporting countries, including Russia, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia.
US benchmark crude West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 2 percent to trade at 31.28 USD a barrel on the day. It has gone up 19 percent since hitting a 12-year low last week.
Meanwhile, London-traded Brent crude increased by 1 percent to trade at 34.86 USD a barrel. Brent has gained 16 percent over the last five sessions.
The energy sector index rose 2.6 percent. Among gainers, PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (GAS), PetroVietnam Technical Service Corporation (PVS) and PetroVietnam Mud Drilling Corporation (PVC) jumped 5.8 percent, 3.4 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively.
The banking sector index added 1.3 percent, the brokerage sector index rose 1 percent and the insurance sector index was up 0.8 percent.
Vietcombank (VCB) went up 1.3 percent, Vietinbank (CTG) gained 1.8 percent, insurer PVI Holdings (PVI) rose 1.6 percent and Saigon Securities Incorporate (SSI) leaped 1 percent.
Both local markets exchanged nearly 169 million shares worth 2.5 trillion VND (111.5 million USD), a decrease of 12 percent from February 17’s trading value.-VNA
Vietnamese shares fell sharply on both local exchanges on January 14 amid above average trading volume as a global stock market rout unnerved investors.
The net sale of shares worth 1.25 trillion VND (56.2 million USD) by foreign investors in January contributed significantly to the decline of the stock market last month.
Vietnam’s securities sector reaped satisfactory results in 2015, thanks to its strong measures to attract external capital flows and through the restructuring of the stock market system.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The article by Cuba’s Inter Press Service detailed how Vietnamese private enterprise Agri VMA leased 1,000 ha of land in Los Palacios district, Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río, for rice cultivation over a three-year period. The project’s first harvest in 2025 recorded an impressive yield of 7.2 tonnes per hectare, far exceeding the local average of 1.6 tonnes.
During the visit, office representatives held a working session with the Tipaza Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with several prominent local businesses operating in key sectors including industry, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
A Nordic delegation to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in September will feature leading names in retail, consumer goods, logistics, and sustainable manufacturing, including global fashion giant H&M, offering fresh prospects for partnerships in fashion, textiles, and green supply chains.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,276 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,774 VND/USD.
Effective from the date of signing on June 18, the decision halts procedures outlined in the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Vietnam and Laos on the initial implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement at the Lao Bao–Densavan border gate.
The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
