Vietnam’s capital markets

Robust market could pull in fund appetites

April 04, 2025 | 15:52

The nations’ capital market can offer a wide range of opportunities for both local and foreign financial backers, particularly investment funds.

Vietnam’s capital market set to diversify in 2025

January 04, 2025 | 08:00

To transform Vietnam’s capital market into an effective and sustainable source of funding, experts said it should focus on enhancing the quality of securities on the stock market, promoting green and sustainable bonds, and systematically developing the financial advisory profession.

Optimism urged for 2023 capital market prospects

November 30, 2022 | 10:28

Vietnam’s capital market has evolved at a pace that may have exceeded forecasts during the last decade, but investor education and environmental, social, and governance awareness are now pressing concerns. Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how to accelerate the adoption of such standards to promote sustainability and the position of Vietnam’s capital sector.

Bold reforms for equitable access to finance by promoting microfinance

November 29, 2021 | 15:11

While most of the fundamentals are in place, and Vietnam’s capital markets are positively flourishing, with rising bank coverage and a robust fintech scene, there is surprisingly little in the way of microfinance institutions. Vietnam needs to bring its regulatory framework up to speed to open up the way for this important financing channel for the benefit of individuals and small-scale enterprises.