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
VPBank Securities (VPBS) launches IPO at VND33,900 per share
Foreign investors post net sales of over VND2.8 trillion on HOSE
Prime Minister directs agencies to pursue early stock market upgrade
Vietnam seeks LSE support in bid for emerging market status
Vietnam Government approves plan to upgrade its stock market status
Public investment stocks see strong gains
Foreign investors granted greater access to securities market
IPO surge brings opportunity to elevate Vietnam’s stock market
Real estate, public investment stocks surge robustly
Tidal wave of cash retail, foreign investors stimulate stock market soar
Buying momentum lifts VN-Index to third consecutive record high
National
Urban planning helps turn national development vision into reality
In the early years of renewal, Vietnam had fewer than 400 urban areas. Today, the figure has risen to more than 902 of various categories.
2,500 train, air tickets provided to help workers return home for Tet holiday
Hanoi to welcome 14th National Party Congress with fireworks
National Assembly Standing Committee convenes 53rd session
Vietnam to hold state funeral for former top military leader Le Van Dung
International
State President applauds ambassador's contributions to Vietnam – US ties
State President Luong Cuong received US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on January 12, congratulating the outgoing diplomat on a successful term marked by many positive outcomes and affirming the importance Vietnam attaches to bilateral relations.
Vietnam wishes to strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with US: PM
Any foreign activities in Hoang Sa without Vietnam’s permission are illegal
Success of 12th National Congress of LPRP marks victory in VN-Laos relations
Ho Chi Minh City promotes cooperation with Indonesia across multiple sectors
Business
ASFRC calls for regulatory blueprint for digital assets in Vietnam
The University of Economics HCMC, in partnership with the Asian Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee, released its 2026 policy recommendations on Jan 12, focusing on the theme “Legal Framework for Stablecoin Assets in Asia: Spotlight on Vietnam.”
Market liquidity hits US$1.58 billion as VN-Index reaches record high
Vietnamese firms may compete more confidently worldwide in 2026
Per capita income rises 9.3 percent in 2025: Statistics office
Finance Ministry races to license crypto platforms by mid-January deadline
Education
Rising school violence sparks urgent call for psychological support
Following tragic incidents of school violence, experts and educators in Vietnam are urgently implementing psychological support models to address rising student stress and behavioral deviation.
Universities at heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s future: HCMC Chairman
“State-school-enterprise” linkage strengthened to build chip workforce
HCMC schools strive to balance student safety with extracurricular learning
EU funds Vietnam with EUR50 million for vocational education development
Sports
Vietnam advance to U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals as Group A leader
The victory sent Vietnam U23 through to the quarterfinals as the Group A winner at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.
