Sector report
16
October
Aviation – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – Hold altitude
From 2026F onward, Vietnam’s aviation industry will enter a new growth cycle. In the long term, the industry’s outlook will be heavily influenced by the development of the high-speed railway,...
14
October
Banking – Preview – [NEUTRAL] – 3Q25F Preview: Credit acceleration
Combined NP in 3Q25F could grow 15%yoy, based on our coverage. The results could be driven by both net interest incomes with high credit growth and non-interest incomes. 3Q25F Net...
14
October
Banking – Note – [NEUTRAL] – Circular 14 on capital adequacy ratio
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued Circular 14/2025, which takes effect on September 15, 2025, and will officially replace Circular 41/2016 on January 1, 2030, though banks that...
22
August
Seafood – Note – [NEUTRAL] – A clearer picture emerges
Pangasius: Exports in 2Q25 rose 11.5% yoy to USD559mn, led by the US (+12.5%) and Brazil (+10%), while China (-0.5%) and EU (-3%) weakened. Industry profits improved, with VHC's NPAT-MI...
22
August
Retail – Notes – [NON-RATED] – Minimarts drive the growth
In 2Q25, we see the consumer demand generally stayed flat compared to 1Q25. In 2H25F, we think minimarts would continue to be the spotlight that drive the growth of the...
13
August
Banking – Note – [NEUTRAL] – Moving towards sustainable growth
Aggregated 2Q25 PBT (27 listed banks) surged +17.6%yoy. The business results resulted from 1) robust credit growth, 2) a surge in investment activities, 3) higher other incomes, and 4) controllable...
13
August
Aviation – Note – [NONRATED] – Airlines took spotlight
Vietnam’s aviation sector saw strong 2Q25 growth across airports, airlines, and aviation services, driven by domestic recovery, surging China-related travel, and lower fuel costs. With expanded visa exemptions, government events,...
07
August
Securities – Note – [NONRATED] – Strong 2Q25 earnings driven by a robust market
2Q25 total operating income increased 23.3% yoy, +34.7% qoq driven by rising investment income (+39.9% yoy, +42.9% qoq) and lending income (+24.3% yoy, +12.1% qoq). Margin loan balance hit the...
14
July
Banking – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – 2H25 Outlook: Pragmatic progressive enhancement
In 2H25, the banking industry could grow robust, driven by 1) accelerated credit expansion (16% in 2025 vs 15% in 2024), 2) disciplined operating expense management, and 3) controlled non-performing...
Featured Analysis
Market commentary: Green returns
FX pressures to subside toward year-end
Aviation – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – Hold altitude
Market commentary: Divergent movements
Derivatives: Continued consolidation
Derivatives: Momentum slowing
Market commentary: Market volatility
