* Vietnam’s key economic indicators indicate solid growth in 2M 2025

* GEX: Strong 2025 PBT outlook driven by expected core earnings growth from VGC/GEE; upside potential

* OIL: Targeting HOSE Listing  with provision for PVB JSC Investment

* PVS: Minimal impact from PSB’s bank account freeze

* KBC: Positive IP land sales progress; strong profit guidance supported by new project approvals - EGM Note

* SAB: 2025F earnings growth supported by beer GPM improvement - Update

* Market wrap: VN-Index surges 1.0%

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Market wrap: VN-Index surges 1.0%

The VN-Index surged 1.0% (+13.5 pts) on Thursday to close the trading day at 1,318.2. The index gained momentum late in the session as sentiment improved, driven by a four-month low in the USD Index and strong foreign inflows. Numerous large-cap stocks from various sectors posted strong gains. Across the index, there were 365 gainers, 121 laggards, and 52 stocks unchanged. Total trading volume increased from the previous trading day to USD882.8mn.

* Banks CTG (+1.1%), TCB (+1.5%), MBB (+2.3%), and STB (+1.8%) surged. LPB (-0.7%) declined. 

* In real estate, VHM (+2.1%), NVL (+1.5%), SIP (+1.5%), and PDR (+2.3%) sharply increased. 

* Several financial services stocks jumped, including SSI (+3.1%), VCI (+3.8%), HCM (+3.7%), VND (+2.9%), and VIX (+6.8%). 

* Noteworthy gainers from other sectors included tech company FPT (+1.8%), steelmaker HPG (+1.5%), rubber producer GVR (+3.0%), food & beverage conglomerate MSN (+1.5%), retailer MWG (+3.9%), and electricity company GEE (+6.9%).

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