A Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Haa JSC factory. (Photo: congthuong.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — Dozens of companiesare racing to buy back shares to stabilise prices amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
“Companies buying back shares at this time might helpreassure shareholders,” said Phan Dung Khanh, investment director of MaybankKim Eng Securities.
Companies buying their own stocks reduce the total amount ofshares on the market, leading to a rise in earnings per share that boosts stockprices.
“To help companies repurchase their shares faster, the StateSecurities Commission has shortened the process from seven days to just one,”said Tran Van Dung, Chairman of the State Securities Commission.
Tran VuMinh, son of Tran Dinh Long, Chairman of steel giant HoaPhat Group (HPG), bought back 20 million HPG shares between March 17 to April16.
HPG is trading at 18,600 VND per share.
Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh, Chairwoman and CEO of the RefrigerationElectrical Engineering JSC (REE), bought 15 million REE shares between March 18to April 17.
The chairwoman is expected to spend over 450 billion VND onREE, that is priced at 29,800 VND per share.
Thanh’s ownership in the company will increase to 12.2percent, equivalent to 37.7 million shares, when the transaction is completedby April 17.
A major shareholder in REE, Platinum Victory Pte Ltd, alsoregistered to buy more than 3 million shares between March 19 and April 17.
Bui Thanh Nhon, chairman of real estate developer NovalandInvestment Group (NVL), has registered to buy five million shares between nowand April 18 at a cost of 255 billion VND.
After the transaction, he will hold 206 million shares in thecompany, equivalent to 21.25 percent of the capital.
On the stock market, NVL is priced at 51,000 VND per share.
🐈 The board of directors at Sai Gon Thuong Tin Real Estate JSC(SCR) will buy back five million shares at a cost of 22 billion VND beforeApril 17.
Masan Consumer Holdings Ltd bought 1.3 million shares ofMasan Consumer Corporation (MCH) between March 17 to March 31 at a price of 58,000VND per share.
Tien Phong Joint Stock Commercial Bank (TPBank) alsoregistered to buy 10 million shares before April 18 at a cost of 200 billion VND.
🍬 The PAN Group has announced a plan to buy back 21.6 millionshares worth nearly 370 billion VND./.
Brokerages on national stock exchanges will be rated according to new criteria offering greater transparency, under a draft classification produced by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the State Securities Commission (SSC).
Foreign investors bought more Vietnamese stocks than they sold in January, snapping a month-long streak as net buyers after offloading shares in the last five months of 2019.
The successful equitisation and capital divestment of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) would create benefits that boosted the stock market and business performance, experts have said.
The new Government decree also simplifies loan procedures while expanding credit incentives to include organic and circular agriculture, allowing them to access preferential terms similar to those of high-tech and value-chain based agricultural production.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
A Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Haa JSC factory. (Photo: congthuong.vn) 
