On January 5, 2026, at the Hanoi Stock Exchange, Comrade Nguyen Van Thang – Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Minister of Finance – attended and directed the bell-ringing ceremony to inaugurate the first stock trading session of 2026.

Attending the ceremony were Comrade Vu Dai Thang – Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi City Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee; Comrade Vu Thi Chan Phuong – Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission (SSC); and representatives from the leadership of units under the Ministry of Finance, the State Bank of Vietnam, the State Securities Commission, the Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX), the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), the Hanoi Stock Exchange, the Vietnam Securities Depository & Clearing Corporation (VSDC), the State Capital Investment and Business Corporation (SCIC), the Vietnam Securities Business Association, the Bond Association, listed and registered enterprises, market members, etc.

The Minister stated that in 2025, the global economy will continue to experience complex developments, with unpredictable fluctuations in financial and monetary markets, impacting global economic growth. The Vietnamese economy will also be affected by unfavorable external factors and domestic natural disasters. However, under the leadership of the Party and the decisive and flexible management of the Government and the Prime Minister, macroeconomic stability will continue, inflation will be controlled, and economic growth will meet the set targets.

Assessing the stock market in 2025, the Minister stated that the stock market will continue to operate stably, safely, transparently, and with high liquidity.

The VN-Index continuously reached new highs, increasing by nearly 38% compared to the end of the previous year by the beginning of December 2025; the average trading value reached over 29 trillion VND/session, an increase of more than 40%; and the market capitalization of stocks increased by more than 35%. The number of investor accounts reached over 11.6 million, exceeding the target of the Stock Market Development Strategy to 2030.

In addition, the implementation of a new information technology system and FTSE Russell’s official announcement of upgrading the Vietnamese stock market from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market have significantly contributed to promoting the development of the Vietnamese stock market in 2025.

On behalf of the Ministry of Finance leadership, Minister Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts of the State Securities Commission; the Stock Exchanges; the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation; the close coordination of ministries, sectors, and localities, especially the People’s Committees of localities and the State Bank of Vietnam; and the active participation of the investor community, listed and registered enterprises, and market members in the operation and development of the securities market.

Emphasizing that the tasks ahead will still present many difficulties and challenges, the Minister requested the Securities sector to continue building on its achievements while strongly innovating to successfully complete the assigned tasks in 2026 and the 2026-2030 period, in a proactive, flexible manner and focusing on implementing several key tasks:

Firstly, continue to improve the legal framework to develop a stable, safe, healthy, efficient, sustainable, and integrated stock market, taking advantage of the benefits of the market upgrade.

Secondly, vigorously implement the solutions approved in the Plan to upgrade the Vietnamese stock market; urgently complete procedures and fully meet the criteria proposed by rating agencies and global investment organizations to strengthen the market in line with international practices and the situation of the Vietnamese stock market.

Thirdly, promote digital transformation, modernize transaction and payment infrastructure, and apply new technologies to securities market supervision in line with global development trends.

Fourthly, develop a diverse range of bond products, derivative products, foreign-listed depositary certificates, new types of securities investment fund certificates, and green financial instruments.

Fifth, continue to implement solutions to diversify goods and the domestic investor base, attract foreign investors, with a focus on effectively implementing the Investor Restructuring Project and developing the securities investment fund industry.

Sixth, strengthen inspection and supervision work, and strictly handle acts of manipulation and fraud to enhance discipline and order in the market.

Seventh, strengthen the dissemination of knowledge about transparent and legally compliant investment, encourage investors to pursue long-term investments, raise awareness of safe investment, and contribute to the development of a stable and sustainable market.

“The Ministry of Finance is committed to accompanying, supporting, and creating all conditions for the securities industry to successfully complete its assigned tasks. I believe that, with the efforts and unity of all officials and employees of the securities industry; the close coordination of ministries and sectors; and the support of the business community and investors, the Vietnamese stock market will continue to develop strongly and sustainably, affirming its role as an effective medium and long-term capital mobilization channel for the economy and an important macroeconomic management tool of the Government,” the Minister affirmed.

Responding to the Minister of Finance’s remarks, Chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong stated that the State Securities Commission deeply understands its core mission is not only to maintain growth momentum, but more importantly, to build a safe, transparent, stable, resilient market that can adapt to new market models in the context of deep integration.

“The State Securities Commission is committed to fully understanding and strictly implementing the directives of the Minister of Finance, focusing on the synchronized deployment of key strategic solutions to improve the quality, depth, and sustainability of the Vietnamese securities market,” affirmed the Chairman of the State Securities Commission.

With the close guidance of the Government leaders and the Ministry of Finance; the effective coordination of ministries, sectors, and localities; the joint efforts and cooperation of market participants; and the responsible and innovative spirit of the entire securities industry; the Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission, Vu Thi Chan Phuong, believes that the Vietnamese stock market in 2026 will continue to develop stably and sustainably, making a positive contribution to the socio-economic development of the country.

 

Ha Anh
vneconomy.vn