Asia stocks rally as Nikkei jumps, chip sector rebounds
World 14:22 09/02/2026SYDNEY -- Asian markets jumped on Monday as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies, while there was widespread investor relief at a last-gasp rebound in U.S. chip stocks.
Global funds eye Vietnam after stock market upgrade
Economy 09:05 09/02/2026Vietnam is drawing growing interest from major financial institutions and investment funds in developed markets such as the U.S., Europe, and Japan after its recent stock market upgrade, according to the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC).
Vietnam opens stock market wider to foreign investors
Economy 17:19 04/02/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has issued new regulations allowing foreign investors to trade through global brokerage firms without opening accounts at domestic securities companies, a move aimed at boosting the country’s upgrade to emerging market status.
Over 3.4 billion shares to make debut on Vietnam’s HoSE as IPO wave accelerates
Economy 21:54 10/12/2025Vietnam’s stock market is bracing for an influx of heavyweight newcomers as multiple large companies complete procedures to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), bringing more than 3.4 billion shares to the southern bourse.
Asian markets slide as tech valuations worry investors
World 17:18 18/11/2025SYDNEY -- Asian stocks sagged to one-month lows on Tuesday with the heaviest selling in Japan and South Korea's tech-driven markets as earnings at chipmaker Nvidia loom later in the week as a test for valuations across the sector.
Shares rise on optimism over potential end to US government shutdown
World 11:35 10/11/2025SINGAPORE -- Global shares rose on Monday on optimism that an end to the historic U.S. government shutdown could be in sight, while the dollar was nursing losses from last week.
Nasdaq has worst week since April amid AI rally jitters, US yields slip
World 17:36 08/11/2025NEW YORK -- The Nasdaq ended slightly lower on Friday but registered its biggest weekly percentage drop since early April as investors worried about the sustainability of a rally in artificial intelligence shares, while U.S. Treasury yields inched lower.
Vietnam’s 10 richest stock market tycoons double wealth in just 1 year
Economy 14:25 13/10/2025In just one year, the combined wealth of the top 10 richest Vietnamese entrepreneurs on the stock market has witnessed a remarkable transformation, soaring to nearly VND700 trillion (US$26.6 billion), more than double the previous year’s total.
Vietnam shares hit a record high after FTSE flags upgrade to emerging market status
Economy 09:42 09/10/2025Vietnam's benchmark stock index hit a record high on Wednesday as the government and investors alike welcomed FTSE Russell's announcement that the country was set to be upgraded to emerging market status.
Vietnam stock market upgraded to secondary emerging status
Economy 11:41 08/10/2025Index provider FTSE Russell has officially upgraded Vietnam to secondary emerging market status from frontier market, with the reclassification set to take effect on September 21, 2026.
Booming IPO market in Vietnam presents opportunities, risks
Economy 15:09 19/09/2025The second half of 2025 has seen the biggest wave of IPOs and capital increases in years, offering both major opportunities and a timely reminder for investors to stay cautious in Vietnam.
Vingroup surpasses Vietcombank to become most valuable company on Vietnam’s stock market
Economy 20:42 18/09/2025Vietnam's leading private conglomerate Vingroup has become the most valuable company on the local stock exchange, replacing state-run lender Vietcombank.
