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Thailand’s Krungsri acquired the remaining 50% of SFinance on October 15, bringing its ownership to 100%. The transaction, agreed in 2021, was completed in two stages. Krungsri says it will continue supporting SFinance’s consumer finance business in Vietnam.
By the end of the third quarter of 2026, more than 21% of stocks across Vietnam’s three trading markets had fallen below their March 2020 lows, while the VN-Index hovered around 1,700 points. Fund managers say low valuations alone do not guarantee a rebound and urge investors to assess company prospects and manage exposure.
Nguyễn Hoàng Yến, CEO of Mirae Asset Securities Vietnam, says retail investors account for about 80% of stock market trading value. She calls for greater participation through professional institutions, stronger risk management and improved market infrastructure.
