Vietnam Airlines recorded revenue of VNĐ112.78 trillion in 2024, eight per cent higher than the annual target. Net consolidated profit after tax reached a record high of VNĐ7.96 trillion, the best financial result in the airline’s history.
Accumulated in the first quarter of 2025, net withdrawals of equity funds were more than VNĐ5.3 trillion, (US$ 20 million) double that of the previous quarter.
The rally was driven by optimistic developments in US trade negotiations with both the United Kingdom and China, which supported investor sentiment across global markets.
The surge in domestic gold prices and the widening disparity with global rates recently were partly due to market psychology, driven by expectations of further international price hikes.
Domestic gold prices ped significantly in line with the global market earlier this morning. SJC gold bars fell to around VNĐ119 million per tael, while plain gold rings ped to a low of VNĐ115 million per tael (1.33333 ounce).
The total value of corporate bond principal due for repayment by non-banking entities in May is estimated at VNĐ11.4 trillion, double the amount due in April.
Companies that reported strong profit growth also found their stock prices languishing, moving in accordance with overall market trends rather than their individual performance.
Despite strong resistance and uncertain outcomes from the tarriff talks, analysts expect the VN-Index to consolidate in the short term before attempting to break the 1,280-point level and approach the psychological threshold of 1,300.
The rapid decline in global oil prices, particularly following US President Trump''s announcement of new tariffs on imports, has d significant volatility in the market.
