Research Center

We initiate an Overweight rating on Oil & Gas industry as we see multiple tailwinds in the middle-term and long-term outlook due to expectations of reactive upstream and midstream projects. We also have BUY ratings on PV Drilling (PVD VN) and PV GAS (GAS VN). PVD is expected to turn around and could enjoy high growth of earnings in the next 3 years due to higher jack-up rates, meanwhile, GAS is the largest listed company in the sector with strong finance ratios and many planning midstream projects to supply natural gas pipelines and import LNG to fill high power demand of Vietnam economy.

Long positions on VN30F2304 should be held and stop the loss when there is the closing price below 1,050 pts level. (Hourly chart)

The VNIndex shows downside risks due to the losing session. Notably, the index closes below the 10-period moving average. That means the signals lose consensus. Hence, traders should be careful if the market still shows negative signals.

In this quarterly review, the VN DIAMOND Index is expected to remove EIB. The results will be announced on 17 Apr 2023, the new weight will be effective on 04 May 2023.

Long positions on VN30F2304 should be held and stop the loss when there is the closing price below 1,050 pts level. (Hourly chart)

The VNIndex shows downside risks due to cautious sentiment. Notably, the index closes below the 10-period moving average. That means the signals lose consensus. Hence, traders should be careful if the market still shows negative signals.

PVT targets a conservative 2023F plan with VND6.8tn revenue (-24.4% yoy), and a VND538bn PAT (-53.5% yoy), however, the management is confident to exceed the plan. Capex in 2023F is estimated to be VND4.1tn mainly including the new 6 ships buying cost, Capex was financed by 35% equity and 65% debt.

Long VN30F2304 after ATO session and stop the loss when there is the closing price below 1,050 pts level. (Hourly chart)

Despite the rebound, the VNIndex shows downside risks. Notably, the index closes below the 10-period moving average. That means the signals lose consensus. Hence, traders should be careful if the market still shows negative signals.

The money market is in the early stage of the potential reversal of the first lending market after two rounds of policy rate cuts SBV delivered in March-mid. Accordingly, deposit rates have declined for mid-term tenors (from one month to below six months). This development could facilitate commercial banks to lower lending rates, causing lending activities to improve next month. As per liquidity condition, the overnight interbank rate surged this week, likely attributed to the potential mismatch between depositors and banks in the first stage of interest rate reversal and increasing demand for reserves in the upcoming long holiday.