Vietnam’s stock market remains volatile and under corrective pressure as it grapples with multiple challenges. While the majority of sectors are weighed down by overall market conditions, certain industries are finding unexpected advantages amid supply chain disruptions. Which groups of stocks could emerge as attractive magnets for investors in the second quarter of 2026? Where cash flows will be concentrated Geopolitical instability, coupled with the rapid surge in exchange rates and deposit interest rates, stands out as the two greatest challenges facing Vietnam’s stock market in the second quarter of this year. Contrary to earlier predictions, the conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran shows no sign of easing, as negotiations failed without a deal. Meanwhile, escalating energy prices and persistent supply chain disruptions are amplifying inflationary pressures. This is reflected in March’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which climbed 4.65% year-on-year—the sharpest March increase in the past five years. Notably, despite domestic policies aimed at stabilizing gasoline prices, the transportation price index surged 12.85% compared with the previous month. This underscores a sobering reality: if global oil prices continue to soar, Vietnam’s capacity to stabilize its market will steadily diminish, leaving the economy to grapple with increasingly formidable challenges. Faced […]