Sector report
11
May
Banking – Note – [NEUTRAL] – Resilient growth amid volatility
Aggregated 1Q26 PBT (27 listed banks) surged +14.2% yoy and -3.1% qoq. This strong performance was driven by 1) robust credit growth, 2) recovery of service activities, 3) strong growth...
06
March
Power – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – 2026 Outlook: Thermal power cycle returns
In 2026, nationwide power demand is projected to grow by 8.5% yoy under EVN’s base-case scenario, with thermal power emerging as a key bright spot for the sector. The main...
13
February
Banking – Note – [NEUTRAL] – On target
Aggregated 4Q25 PBT (27 listed banks) surged +19.2% yoy and +11.3% qoq. This strong performance was driven by 1) robust credit growth, 2) recovery of service activities, 3) strong growth...
10
February
Banking – In-depth – [NEUTRAL] – The Growth Story Continues
Banking profits could be poised for double-digit growth in 2026F, driven by remaining robust credit growth and a rebound in fee-based services, such as payments and bancassurance. Despite potential NIM...
11
November
Banking – Note – [NEUTRAL] – Right on track
Aggregated 3Q25 PBT (27 listed banks) surged +24.6%yoy from a low base in 3Q24 and -1.8%qoq. The business results resulted from 1) robust credit growth, 2) a strong growth in...
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...




