Sector report

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...

07
July
Textile & Garment – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – 2H25 Outlook: “Tariffs” pose major headwinds
The prospects of T&G sector become more uncertain in 2H25F onwards. As we observe the US market (the largest markets of Vietnamese T&G exports) which will likely face to notable...

07
July
Seafood – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – 2H25 Outlook: Turning cautious amid reciprocal tariffs
Pangasius export - 2H25F outlook: In the US market, the demand for pangasius could be dampened by (1) More competitive environment, (2) Potential facing to weaker consumption as macroeconomic headwinds....

04
July
Power – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – 2H25 Outlook: The dawn of green energy
Based on the growth rates in 1Q25 and 2024, we estimate national power consumption in 2H25F under two scenarios: Scenario 1 (+3.9% yoy) & Scenario 2 (+8% yoy). Hydropower: 2H25F:...

04
July
Oil & Gas – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – 2H25 Outlook: Tailwinds at home, headwinds abroad
Natural gas: Natural gas (include LNG) is expected to grow by 11% in 2H25F mainly thanks to the commercial operations of Nhon Trach 3 (from Sept) and Nhon Trach 4...

04
July
Retail – In-depth – [NONRATED] – 2H25F Outlook: Better or worsen depends on macro conditions
In 2H25F, we think that the business results of retailers would depend on macro-economic conditions. In which, ICT-CE and Jewelry retail might grow slow compared to 1H25 due to the...