Sector report

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
Aviation – In-depth – [NONRATED] – 2H25 Outlook: Hold Altitude
In 1Q25, domestic passenger volume continues to recover and a significant surge in Chinese visitors. Even though airfares could decline due to increased supply, we anticipate a positive impact on...

02
June
Aviation – Note – [NONRATED] – Sweet spot
Vietnam's air travel sector saw a 6%YoY increase in both passengers and traffic in 1Q25, driven by a strong rebound in domestic travel and continued international growth, especially from China....

16
May
Retail – Note – [NONRATED] – Better or worsen depends on macro conditions
In 1Q25, consumer demand showed signs of recovery supported by strong macroeconomic growth, benefiting ICT-CE retailers like MWG and FRT; however, outlook for the rest of 2025 remains cautious amid...

09
May
Securities – Note – [NONRATED] – Waiting for “Upgrading” theme
In 1Q25, aggregated NPAT was flat yoy at VND6.2tn (-1.9% yoy, +20.9% qoq). Margin loan balance hit the new record to VND267tn (+37.42 yoy). The margin lending rate in domestic-owned...

15
April
Sector Note – 1Q25F forecast: Recovery but slowdown
Projected growth of NPAT for 44 firms in KISVN's coverage portfolio is 9.8% yoy, reflecting a decline from 54.3% yoy in 4Q24 and 21.7% yoy in 3Q24. • Four sub-industries...

10
April
Power sector – Preview – [NEUTRAL] – 1Q25F Preview: Hydropower and renewable energy shine
Electricity consumption in 1Q25E is estimated at 73bn kWh (+5% yoy), in which hydropower plants are expected to reach 14bn kWh (+26% yoy), accounting for 19% of production in the...

09
April
Oil & Gas sector – Preview – [NEUTRAL] – 1Q25F Preview: Not All Smooth Sailing
Block B – O Mon is poised to become more active than ever, driven by the issuance of full LOAs for the EPCI packages, with PVS positioned as the key...