Stocks commencing the fresh work week in high spirits, with the VN-Index inching close to the significant mark of 1,600 points.
In a positive turn of events, the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange witnessed a significant boost on August 11, 2025, with the VN-Index closing at 1,596.86 points, a rise of 11.91 points or 0.75%. This growth was driven in part by the stellar performance of Masan Group Corporation (MSN), which led the market with a gain of 6.91%.
The VN30-Index, which tracks the performance of the 30 largest stocks, also saw an increase of 12.82 points or 0.74%. This upward trend was reflected in the performance of 21 stocks within the VN30-Index, with only 9 experiencing losses. Notable among the gainers were The Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBB), which rose by 4.09%, leading the banking sector, and Vietcombank (VCB) and Bank for Investment and Development of Việt Nam (BID), which advanced 0.97% and 1.26% respectively, following MBB.
The strong performance of Masan Group was underpinned by robust financial results and strategic business expansions in 2025. In the first half of the year, Masan reported net revenue of VND 42.163 trillion and net profit after tax (NPAT) Pre-MI of VND 2.602 trillion, representing an 82.6% increase year-over-year and surpassing half of its annual profit target. This impressive performance has fueled significant investor confidence, with MSN shares surging nearly 7% on August 11, breaking key technical resistance levels with high trading volume, indicating a short-term uptrend and potential for a new price range.
Key business drivers behind this performance include the Retail Segment (WinCommerce), FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), Meat Business (Masan MEATLife), and High-Tech Materials. The Retail Segment grew by 13.4% to VND 17.915 trillion, with the segment achieving its fourth consecutive profitable quarter. The FMCG segment experienced short-term disruption in traditional retail due to new tax policies but adapted by shifting distribution towards direct-to-consumer channels and reducing dependency on large traditional retailers. Masan MEATLife delivered revenue of VND 4.409 trillion and profit of VND 364 billion, supported by double-digit growth in processed meat sales and benefits from high pork prices. High-Tech Materials recorded revenue of VND 1.614 trillion and profit of VND 6 billion, improving by around VND 400 billion compared to the previous year, helped by higher prices of key materials like APT and bismuth.
Masan Group remains focused on consolidating and expanding its Consumer - Retail - Technology ecosystem in 2025 to increase revenue and profitability. The stock’s recent price and volume rally reflect positive market sentiment and effective execution of growth strategies.
Liquidity dropped 7.9% from the previous session to VND45.2 trillion (US$1.7 billion). Rubber Group - Joint Stock Company (GVR) and Gelex Electricity Joint Stock Company (GEE) also had significant gains, up 6.54% and 6.74% respectively. Market breadth leaned towards gainers, with 228 stocks advancing against only 97 declining. The trading value on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange reached VNĐ1.1 trillion, with nearly 80 million shares changing hands.
Despite the declines of VIC, VHM, and VRE, which put pressure on the market, overall market sentiment remains positive, with total trading value exceeding VNĐ51 trillion. The positive market sentiment and strong performance of companies like Masan Group are promising signs for the future of the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
- The growth of the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange on August 11, 2025, was influenced by the surge in Masan Group Corporation (MSN) stocks, which were fueled by robust financial results and strategic business expansions in 2025, particularly in the Retail Segment, FMCG, Meat Business, and High-Tech Materials.
- In the banking sector, The Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBB) led the way with a 4.09% rise, mirroring the overall upward trend in the stock market, which was also influenced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Finance sectors, as evidenced by the strong performance of companies like Masan Group.
- The performance of the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange in August 2025, marked by significant boosts in various industries such as Retail, Banking, and High-Tech Materials, serves as a promising sign for the future of Finance, Business, and Artificial Intelligence in Vietnam.
