* Vietnam proposes to reduce MFN import tax for several goods
* Vingroup enters Energy sector with ambitious renewable power portfolio and LNG power project
* Telecom Sector: Government approves pilot launch of satellite Internet services in Vietnam – insignificant impacts on FPT/FOX, CTR
* BWE: Slight revision in NPAT guidance, secure USD80mn CCS contract for 70% USD-denominated loan to hedge VND depreciation, new growth driver with Nha Bich water project in Binh Phuoc province - AGM Note
* TDM: Revised 2025 guidance, Phu My Vinh M&A, two new BOD members for 2025-2030 term - AGM Note
* SIP: Solid land bank pipeline; divestment gains to drive profit growth - Update
* Market wrap: VN-Index declines 0.44% on low turnover

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Market wrap: VN-Index declines 0.44% on low turnover

On Wednesday, the VN-Index saw a loss of 0.44% (-5.83 pts) to close the trading day at 1,326.09. The Banking sector had the most negative impact on the market, led by VCB and CTG. Additionally, the Technology sector also dragged the benchmark down due to the decline in FPT. Throughout the index, there were 176 gainers and 286 laggards. Total trading value decreased 4% compared to the previous trading day to USD734mn.  

* The Banking stocks that declined included VCB (-0.6%), CTG (-1.3%), MBB (-0.8%), LPB (-1.6%). However, TCB (+0.4%) and OCB (+0.4%) gained.  

* Several Financial services stocks saw their share prices declined notably, including SSI (-1.5%), HCM (-3.0%), VCI (-1.7%), and FTS (-2.6%).  

* In the Technology sector, along with the decline in FPT (-2.8%), CMG (-3.3%) also performed poorly.  

* Other notable laggards across sectors included Industrials tickers such as CTR (-5.7%) and VGC (-1.9%), Property sector KDH (-2.3%), KBC (-1.3%), and DIG (-2.5%).  

* In contrast, the Basic materials, Oil & Gas sectors outperformed the index thanks to gains on HPG (+1.3%), DPR (+4.0%), DGC (+0.3%), BSR (+1.0%), PLX (+0.5%), and PVD (+0.4%).  

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