Vietnam stocks surge on FTSE Russell upgrade roadmap confirmation
FTSE Russell confirms to upgrade Vietnam to emerging market status
Market reforms set stage for FTSE Russell upgrade amid foreign outflows
Two key solution groups introduced for stock market development in 2026
Broad-based gains in real estate stocks
Market sell-off drags VN-Index down nearly 115 points
Vietnam joins global “Ring Bell for Gender Equality” campaign for 2026
VSDC fixes settlement glitch for February 25–26 trades
Vietnam stock market rings this year with bold growth plans
Additional 368 foreign investors granted securities trading codes in January
Market liquidity hits US$1.58 billion as VN-Index reaches record high
Stock market poised for market upgrade, revaluation this year
Vietnam opens 2026 trading year with ambitious market modernization agenda
Vietnam stock market upgrade signals new era of global integration
Strong buying spree lifts VN-Index by nearly 47 points
VN-Index tumbles nearly 30 points in October’s final session
Vietnam’s stock market welcomes new opportunities following FTSE upgrade
Licensed crypto-asset exchanges become key to investor protection
Real estate stocks surge, VN-Index hits all-time high
Post-IPO listing period shortened to 30 days
Prime Minister urges swift implementation of stock market upgrade roadmap
Stock market upgrade enables major capital inflows into Vietnam
Vietnam’s stock market upgrade poised to attract strong foreign capital inflows
Vietnam upgraded to emerging market from frontier
Vietnam surpasses 11 million securities accounts
National
Hanoi officials pay tribute to Lenin on his 156th birthday
The officials expressed their deep gratitude for the immense contributions by Lenin, an outstanding political theorist and eminent leader of the working class and working people worldwide, to the global revolutionary cause.
Five minor earthquakes shake Tra Linh, no damage reported
NA to discuss proposal to establish centrally-run Dong Nai city
Experts point out causes of rising dry-season subsidence in Southern localities
South Korea proposes supply of trains for HCMC’s Metro Line No. 2
International
Korean President arrives in Hanoi, beginning state visit to Vietnam
President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on April 21 afternoon, beginning a four-day state visit to Vietnam.
Danish businesses praise Ho Chi Minh City’s investment environment
Vietnam, UNIDO deepen cooperation toward green industry transition
Vietnam attends defence services, security exhibitions in Malaysia
NA Chairman wraps up successful working visit to Türkiye
Business
Smart border gates power growth in northern border provinces
With a borderline of about 182 km, Lao Cai aims to turn its border gate economic zone into a key growth engine by adopting a smart border gate model.
National Assembly reviewing critical tax law amendments to protect businesses
Vietnam cautions against rising EU trade defense pressure on fiber exports
Petroleum prices simultaneously cut, diesel plunges over 10 percent
Government improves management of ODA, foreign preferential loans
Education
University admissions 2026 to prioritize strategic majors
The Ministry of Education and Training has announced that next year’s admissions will focus on disciplines vital to national development, with STEM, engineering, and technology fields expected to account for half of total enrollment quotas.
Schools turn reading into elective subject under new directive
Stricter oversight needed to safeguard school meals
Ho Chi Minh City targets adequate school capacity for all students
Ho Chi Minh City confronts secondary school shortage
Sports
Vietnam earns 11 spots for 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Vietnam has so far earned 11 qualification spots for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with additional opportunities still open in several sports.
