Only half of listed companies comply with information disclosure norms
Some 385 listed companies on the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh stock exchanges, or 52 percent, have met all information disclosure requirements, according to a survey conducted by the 2022 IR Awards programme.
A chart showing the number of listed companies meeting stock market information disclosure requirements in 2011-22. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Some 385 listed companies on the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh stockexchanges, or 52 percent, have met all information disclosure requirements,according to a survey conducted by the 2022 IR Awards programme.
The survey, done between May last year and April this year byVietstock, the Vietnam Association of Financial Executives and FILImagazine, was based on criteria for disclosure of information set by theMinistry of Finance and other agencies.
According to the organisers, the percentage of listed companies meetinginformation disclosure standards has risen since 2011 from only 3 percent to 52percent.
In 2021 and 2022 the number exceeded 50 percent, showing that businesses areincreasingly paying more attention to compliance, they said.
Of the 385 listed companies that complied with information disclosureobligations, the banking industry led with 13 out of 19 doing so.
Disclosure is a mandatory obligation for all listed companies on the country’stwo stock exchanges.
The annual awards seek to raise awareness of the need to comply with disclosurerequirements and to have good relations with investors and shareholders to havean open and transparent stock market./.
Tai Viet JSC - Vietstock and finance and life newswire Fili.vn released a list of local listed companies with the best investor relations (IR) on September 22.
The PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) has been named among the top 50 listed companies 2021 by Forbes Vietnam for the 9th consecutive year.
The stock market of Vietnam has fluctuated in line with others around the world since the beginning of 2021, when the markets of the US, the UK, Thailand, and the Republic of Korea, among others have posted growth of over 10 percent.
Many businesses have experienced losses for the first time or after many years due to disruptions caused by COVID-19 in the third quarter of 2021. Their target is now making efforts to revive in the fourth quarter to complete the yearly plan.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
A chart showing the number of listed companies meeting stock market information disclosure requirements in 2011-22. (Photo: VNA) 
