Only three state-owned enterprises got the nod from the State authority for their equitisation plan in May, lifting the total number of companies to have plans approved in the first five months of the year to 30, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnamese markets had a good start on Monday thanks to the performance of large-cap stocks but momentum narrowed in the afternoon.

The Vietnamese markets started the week on a positive note on Monday morning thanks to the performance of large-cap stocks and oil stocks.

Securities companies are betting Vietnamese shares may expand growth this week as the domestic market could benefit from positive macro-economic signals.

Covered warrants are similar to derivatives. Investors have the right to resell the warrants on the market or hold them until maturity date, and they are always associated with underlying stocks.

Shares accelerated growth in Friday’s afternoon session, driven by improved sentiment in both local and regional markets on hopes the US Federal Reserve (Fed) lowers its interest rate twice this year.

Vietnamese shares edged higher on Friday morning, following positive developments in global markets.

Merging the two national stock exchanges would improve efficiency and trading conditions, the 14th National Assembly heard at a meeting on Thursday.

Vietnamese shares retreated on Thursday as further tensions between the US and other economies again darkened market sentiment.

Vietnamese shares dipped on Thursday morning with modest liquidity, dragged by the financial and insurance sectors.