The VN-Index reached a new ATH of 1,766 on Oct 16th, following Q3’s 8.23% GDP growth and FTSE’s decision to upgrade Vietnam to EM status (effective September 2026). It then retreated sharply under profit-taking pressure, closing the month down 1.3% MoM. PYN Elite -4.9% MoM, driven by corrections in banks and financials. Q3 earnings were upbeat: total net profit of Vietnamese listed companies +30% YoY. On Oct 26th, Vietnam and the US announced a Trade Framework Agreement, paving the way for deeper bilateral ties and tariff reductions. The 10th National Assembly session, which commenced on Oct 20th and will run for 50 days, will discuss and pass a US$300 billion public investment plan for 2026–2030, along with 49 Draft Laws and 4 Resolutions to resolve legal bottlenecks in key sectors such as real estate and public investment.