Vietnam's IPO market on recovery trajectory

Vietnam's IPO market on recovery trajectory

Vietnam's initial public offering arena has witnessed a rebound following two blockbuster offerings in the financial sector in 2025.
Vietnam’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026

Vietnam’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026

2026 is set to be a more positive and active year for Vietnam’s corporate bond market, bolstered by an improving credit quality trend.
Vietnam’s green transition demands collective financial action

Vietnam’s green transition demands collective financial action

SBV deputy governor highlights green transition as vital at VIR green finance event.
Driving forces set scene for capital market momentum

Driving forces set scene for capital market momentum

Vietnam is entering a pivotal phase of economic transformation, with bold policy reforms and a renewed focus on domestic capacity building setting the stage for a capital market upgrade and long-term growth.
Robust market could pull in fund appetites

Robust market could pull in fund appetites

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

Vietnam’s capital market set to diversify in 2025

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.
Vietnam maturing into respected capital player

Vietnam maturing into respected capital player

Dragon Capital is heavily investing in Vietnam and has been ever-present in the country for three decades. In an exclusive interview, chairman Dominic Scriven shared insights with VIR’s Le Luu into the evolving Vietnamese capital market.
Citi closes out the year as top equity house in Asia

Citi closes out the year as top equity house in Asia

To cap off a challenging year for all, Citigroup Inc. ended 2023 as the top equity house in Asia.
JB Securities strives to contribute to development of Vietnam's capital markets

JB Securities strives to contribute to development of Vietnam's capital markets

Kim Dooyoon, CEO of JBS Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Le Luu about the newly launched JBS stockbrokerage platform Finavi, and the company's commitment to Vietnam.
Building a reliable corporate bond market

Building a reliable corporate bond market

Many businesses will see their bonds mature in 2023, with about $6.5-8.7 billion being due.
Indonesia eyes 11 bln USD in capital market in 2023

Indonesia eyes 11 bln USD in capital market in 2023

Indonesia aims to raise 170 trillion rupiah (10.92 billion USD) in the capital market in 2023, including from initial public offerings and debt instruments, well below the amount raised in 2022, the country's financial regulator said on January 2.
Optimism urged for 2023 capital market prospects

Optimism urged for 2023 capital market prospects

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.
Liquidity remains under pressure despite stability

Liquidity remains under pressure despite stability

Information risks and liquidity pressure in the capital market have had a negative impact on the stock market, and is expected to last at least in the short term.
Legal basis for corporate bond issuance important for real estate sector

Legal basis for corporate bond issuance important for real estate sector

Building a solid and long-term legal basis for corporate bond issuance was an urgent solution to build a capital market for the real estate sector.
Deeper capital focus required for real estate arena

Deeper capital focus required for real estate arena

The domestic housing market is witnessing huge demand on the back of rapid urbanisation with a resounding population rate, but major difficulties remain such as legal procedures, land funds, and investment capital, leading to a mismatch between supply and demand.
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