Vietnam’s stock market has emerged as a key driver of economic growth, serving as a channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation and a launchpad for businesses to enhance governance and financial transparency, said insiders.

A wave of IPOs and listings is reviving investor excitement in Vietnam’s stock market after years of stagnation.

Major business groups in Vietnam are forming powerful, multi-sector ecosystems that significantly influence the VN-Index and investor sentiment.

Remaining consistent in its optimistic outlook, Finnish investment fund PYN Elite Fund has outlined seven key drivers that it believes will make 2025 a “big year” for Vietnam’s stock market.

Capital inflows and reform momentum are reshaping Vietnam’s capital market with brighter growth prospects.

Vietnam’s stock market is seeing daily liquidity near $2 billion, driven by surging margin lending from securities firms backed by bank loans.

After 25 years, Vietnam’s stock market is a key capital channel, boosted by reforms, rising domestic investment, and infrastructure upgrades.

The VN-Index jumps 3.3% as the new KRX system and trade negotiations boost investor confidence.

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.

Vietnam’s VN-Index posted a historic loss on April 3 after President Trump unveiled sweeping import tariffs, with Vietnam facing a 46% rate.

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.

Global tariff retaliations present opportunities for certain Vietnamese industries and publicly traded companies to gain from increased exports, FDI and supply chain realignments.

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.

Despite fluctuations over the past week, the VN-Index managed to sustain its uptrend but has yet to decisively break through the 1,280- to 1,300-point resistance zone.

Profits of listed companies in Vietnam experienced robust growth in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth.

The U.S. government's decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported steel sent shockwaves through Vietnam’s steel industry, causing Hoa Phat Group chairman Tran Dinh Long to lose $80 million in a single trading session.

Despite a shaky start, Vietnam's VN-Index rebounded as investors assessed the impact of Trump's aggressive trade policies and domestic economic growth prospects.

The stock market is facing an opportunity for a breakthrough but also encounters significant challenges from sectoral divergence and selling pressure from foreign investors.

These funds are readily available in investor accounts, but remained undeployed as of the year-end.