During the working session, the two sides shared updates on the performance of Vietnam’s stock market in 2025, focusing on market capitalisation, index trends, developments in the equities, bond and derivatives segments, and the continued expansion of the investor base. VNX leaders pointed to encouraging outcomes, underscoring reform efforts, upgrades to market infrastructure and stronger transparency in line with international norms.

The meeting also reviewed progress under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between VNX and FTSE Russell, with discussions centring on index development principles, governance arrangements and orientations for commercialisation. Both sides stressed close coordination and a balanced approach, ensuring consistency with global standards while adhering to Vietnam’s legal and regulatory requirements.

The session reaffirmed the commitment of VNX and FTSE Russell to deepening their long-term strategic partnership, supporting Vietnam’s stock market as it pursues sustainable growth, a stronger regional and global profile, and advances along the roadmap towards market reclassification in line with international benchmarks.

2026 stock market launched toward long-term economic growth

VOV.VN - Vietnam on January 5 marked the opening of its first stock trading session of 2026 with a gong-ringing ceremony at the Hanoi Stock Exchange, pledging to develop a transparent, resilient and sustainable capital market to support long-term economic growth.