The drive toward listing is part of a broader strategy among banks to strengthen capital bases.

According to data from FiinTrade and SSI Research, ETFs posted a net outflow of over 210 billion VND between May 12 and 16, marking the second consecutive week of withdrawals.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is actively implementing a comprehensive plan to enhance market capabilities and meet the stringent criteria set by international rating agencies such as FTSE Russell and MSCI.

Foreign holdings in Malaysian equities increased to 19.69% as at Dec 31, 2024, from 19.54 percent in 2023, where 32.08 percent (131.22 billion MYR) of which consisted of holdings by non-strategic investors.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang emphasised the importance of accelerating development efforts in 2025 to harness resources and fully exploit potential, aiming for sustainable economic breakthroughs.

Vietnam will create favourable conditions for the stock market to develop more breakthrough and innovative products, enhancing the quality of market offerings and attracting more investors.

The Thai central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-1 to reduce the one-day repurchase rate to 2% to address clearer downside risks to the economy.

The non pre-funding solution has quickly gained traction, now accounting for over 11 % of the total trading value among foreign investors in the market.

Recent financial disclosures from over 900 listed enterprises reveal a 20.9% year-on-year growth in profits after tax for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024.

Becamex IDC plans to offer 300 million shares with a starting price of 69,600 VND per share (2.74 USD), aiming to raise over 20.88 trillion VND.

These forthcoming listings not only reflect the resilience of the country's economy, but also offer investors fresh opportunities across various sectors.

The mission of the securities sector is to continuously develop infrastructure, improve service quality, attract international investors and mobilise medium- and long-term capital.

Upgrading can no longer be delayed, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi declared, highlighting the urgency of meeting international standards to elevate Vietnam’s market classification.

Vietnam’s stock market started 2025 on a positive note with a modest gain, as the VN-Index approached the 1,270-point threshold. However, liquidity continued to decline, remaining at low levels, while foreign investors resumed net selling, albeit mildly.

The year 2024 has been a pivotal one for Vietnam’s stock market, marked by significant legislative changes, technological advancements and dynamic shifts in investor behaviour. Below, Vietnam News listed ten key events that have shaped the market this year.

For the entire year, the VN-Index still recorded a gain of over 12%.

Measures to alleviate difficulties for enterprises and citizens in 2024 proposed by the Ministry of Finance including tax and fee reduction and exemption represented an estimated value of 191 trillion VND (7.49 billion USD), the ministry reported on December 31.

A new chapter is expected to unfold in Vietnam's financial market, as companies across various sectors gear up for their initial public offerings (IPOs), signalling a notable shift in the country's investment landscape.

The economic forecast for 2025 reveals great potential, but also shows challenging investment prospects, especially in the context of fluctuations in global geopolitics and the economy.

The Vietnamese real estate market is signalling the end of a prolonged downturn, with notable signs of recovery in profitability. However the pace of revival remains measured, due to sluggish sales and limited improvements in consumer incomes.