2026 securities market opening targets upgrade, transparency and new trading platforms
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s securities sector has set key goals for 2026, including market upgrade, enhanced transparency and the early launch of carbon credit and digital asset trading platforms.
On February 24 (the eighth day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse), Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang performed the ceremonial gong strike to open the first trading session of the year at the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE).
The event marked the official start of the new trading year, drawing expectations from businesses and investors.
In his speech, Nguyen Van Thang said 2026 holds special significance as it opens what he described as a new era of national development and marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s securities industry.
To consolidate the foundation of an emerging market, the minister called on the sector to renew its mindset, improve operational quality and ensure transparency and sustainability to strengthen resilience against external shocks.
He instructed relevant agencies to continue refining the legal framework, implement measures to maintain current market classification and work toward upgrading Vietnam’s stock market to a higher-tier status.
The sector was also directed to accelerate modernization of information technology infrastructure and promptly organize the operation, management and supervision of new markets such as carbon credit trading and digital assets. These orientations were set on the basis of the solid performance recorded in 2025.
Last year, Vietnam’s stock market ranked among the world’s fastest-growing markets, with the VN-Index rising more than 40%. Trading remained stable with high liquidity, as average transaction value exceeded VND29 trillion per session, up more than 39%.
Total stock market capitalization hit VND9,985.77 trillion, an increase of 39.2% from the previous year and equivalent to 86.7% of estimated 2024 GDP.
Building on that momentum, trading sessions at the start of 2026 have continued to record positive developments, with both index levels and liquidity maintaining upward trends.
Vietnam and China share experience in securities market development
VOV.VN - Vietnam and China shared experience in developing their securities markets during a meeting in Beijing on November 25 between Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and Vu Thi Chan Phuong, chairwoman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC).
