HOSE:SSI 27 September 2025

Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange Last Week: VN-Index Sinks Below 1,800 in Broad Selloff

Vietnam’s VN-Index fell nearly 6% to 1,767.84 for the week ending March 6, with a 2.25% drop on Friday. Foreign investors sold a net 1.306 trillion dong on HoSE, hitting large caps like FPT and VIC. The selloff followed global market declines after Middle East conflict pushed oil higher. Despite the slide, foreign direct investment rose 8.8% to $3.21 billion in early 2026.

7 March 2026

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Vietnam’s Crypto Gold Rush: Binance, Bybit & Korean Custodian BDACS Supercharge Da Nang’s Digital Finance Hub

Vietnam is building an International Financial Center in Da Nang and has invited Binance and Bybit to help launch a regulated crypto exchange. Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh met Binance and Bybit CEOs in September 2025, urging Binance to open a local HQ. A new five-year pilot requires all digital assets to be backed by real assets and issued by Vietnamese firms. Major banks and tech companies are preparing to launch crypto exchanges under the new rules.

27 September 2025

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Power Your Income Stream in 2026
April 7, 2026, 8:53 PM EDT. Investors seeking income in 2026 may consider high-yield dividend stocks with sustainable payout ratios and solid fundamentals. SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) offers a monthly distribution yielding approximately 6.8%, supported by a quality retail real estate portfolio with 98.6% occupancy and strong lease renewals. BCE (TSX:BCE), Canada's communications giant, recently cut its dividend to strengthen its balance sheet amid competitive pressures and regulatory challenges, aiming to preserve future payouts. These selections highlight the balance between yield and sustainability, focusing on businesses with steady cash flows, disciplined capital allocation, and growth potential to ensure reliable income streams.