VOV.VN - Proactive, a financial publication based in the UK, ran an article on June 15 to highlight the Vietnamese stock market recently reaching the milestone of US$1billion daily transactions, thereby making it the second most liquid bourse in Southeast Asia.
In the context of impressive growth of the stock market, many companies have flocked to issue shares to raise capital, but not all achieve the expected result.
The total value of assets under the management of domestic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has soared by 64% to US$1 billion so far this year, while foreign ETFs increased 12% to US$1.4 billion.
The stock market is still an attractive investment channel for investors in the near future. However, it also poses many challenges for regulators and market members, said experts.
Vietnam’s stock market remained among the world’s best performers in the first five months as the benchmark Vn-Index rose by 16.31% against early 2021 to 1,283.93 points at the close on May 21, according to StockQ.
German financial newspaper Finanznachrichten ran an article on May 19 covering the upcoming election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure as well as the COVID-19 situation in Vietnam.
VOV.VN - As of late April, the stock market capitalisation reached more than VND6,000 trillion, marking a rise of 13.9% compared to the end of 2020 and equivalent to 95.8% of GDP, according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam’s stock market is expected to continue to grow, helped by strong economic growth and increasing local liquidity. The positive outlook will attract foreign investors back to the market, according to HSBC.
IPOs (Initial Public Offering) or being listed on foreign markets not only helps Vietnamese companies attract investments, but also strengthens their positions and the country’s position in the world.
VOV.VN - A seminar detailing the state of the market and wise investment choices in the year ahead was recently held in Ho Chi Minh City as a means of pointing out high-growth sectors that require greater investment in the stock market, including education, technology, freight forwarding, renewable energy, and healthcare.