Vietnam's stock market will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September
The global index provider FTSE Russell makes the confirmation in its latest mid-cycle review, released on April 8.
Vietnam’s stock market surpasses 12 million domestic investor accounts
Nearly 245,000 new accounts were opened in January alone, reflecting growing investor participation and confidence in the market.
Deputy Minister of Finance asks to develop stock market to higher standard in 2026
In 2025, market capitalisation exceeded VND9.68 quadrillion ($368 billion), equivalent to 84.1% of estimated GDP in 2024.
Research needed for phased integration of new tech in stock market
The Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) has been tasked with researching and gradually applying new technologies to stock market operations. This implementation is scheduled to take place from 2026 to 2030 and will continue to be maintained thereafter.
PM urges stronger measures to boost Vietnam’s stock market following FTSE Russell upgrade
FTSE Russell announced on October 8 that Vietnam will be upgraded from frontier market to secondary emerging market status in its September 2025 Country Classification Review.
Vietnam celebrates 25th anniversary of stock market
From just two companies and a market capitalization of only 0.2% of GDP at inception, the capital market now accounts for nearly 100% of GDP.
Vietnam's stock market delivers impressive performance in May
The rally led by sectors such as real estate, tourism & entertainment, and chemicals.
New Year opening ceremony for stock market held in HCM City
2024 market capitalization reaching VND5.21 quadrillion ($207 billion), up 14.3% year-on-year.
No pre-funding required for foreign institutional investors to purchase Vietnamese stock from November 2
The solution considered a significant step towards meeting the criteria to upgrade Vietnam's stock market status from “frontier” to “emerging”.
Over 331,200 new securities accounts open in 8M
The number of new accounts registered by individual investors marking record high over the past two years.
Total securities trading accounts hit nearly 8 mln
Domestic investors opening 750,000 accounts in 1H.
Government determined to secure upgrade to stock market status by 2025
PM allocates tasks for stock market to be upgraded from frontier status to emerging market status.
PM seeks removal of obstacles facing stock market upgrade
Vietnam’s stock market looking to move up from frontier status to emerging market status.
Government prioritizes handling weak credit institutions
Resolution on socio-economic development plan gives priority to macro-economic stability and inflation control.
Finance ministry aiming to sustainably develop stock market in 2023
The securities sector will focus on overhauling regulations and improving market quality.
FII capital staying in Vietnam
Despite unpredictable fluctuations around the world and the trend of cash flows shifting back to developed economies, foreign indirect investment (FII) has not yet left Vietnam’s stock market.
Stock market posts record decline
The fall of 276 points during September has resulted in a decline in the VN-Index of 500 points since the beginning of the year; one of the largest in the world. Not only domestic individual investors lost and withdrew funds, with many foreign funds also reporting record losses.
Ten SOEs to have equity of over $5bln by 2025
A target has been set of there being at least 25 State-owned enterprises (SOEs) with equity or capitalization on the stock market in excess of $1 billion, of which ten are to have over $5 billion.
Yuanta: Bank stocks still very attractive
Before the State Bank of Vietnam decided to increase the operating interest rate from October 25, Yuanta said the increase would negatively affect the valuation of stocks. However, bank stock valuations remain very attractive.
Head of Pyn Elite Fund assuages investor concerns
Mr. Petri Deryng, Head of Finland’s Pyn Elite Fund, has some comforting words for investors in its portfolio.