The event takes place at the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) amid ongoing gender inequality that continues to cause significant global economic losses, with an estimated over US$ 160 trillion in human capital value lost.
Meanwhile, stock exchanges, where more than 50,000 companies are listed with a combined market capitalization exceeding US$90 trillion, are increasingly seen as important drivers of inclusive and sustainable growth.
In 2026, the campaign is being organized worldwide for the 11th time, while Vietnam is taking part for the seventh time.
In 2025, the initiative mobilized 114 stock exchanges and clearing houses in more than 90 countries, reflecting growing consensus within the financial market on the role of gender equality in sustainable socio-economic development.
With the theme “Advancing Women’s Leadership for an Equitable and Prosperous Economy”, the event highlights that women are not only a vital part of the workforce but also key drivers of innovation, leadership and economic growth.
On this occasion, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) also introduced the Asia–Pacific Sustainable Finance Lab Initiative, a collaborative platform designed to support stock exchanges and regulators in accelerating actions to promote gender equality in capital markets.
