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.
Vietnam says minister met LSE, FTSE Russell officials on market upgrade
Economy 16:05 16/09/2025Vietnam's finance minister met officials from the London Stock Exchange and FTSE Russell to discuss a potential upgrade for the country's stock market status, the government said on Tuesday.
Vietnam lacks legal framework as FDI firms eye stock market listings
In-Depth 16:32 25/08/2025Vietnam’s stock market remains largely untapped by foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, with only 10 currently listed and no new additions since 2017. Despite growing interest from high-quality FDI firms, legal uncertainties and outdated regulatory frameworks continue to hinder their ability to go public.
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index surpasses 1,400 points, sending investors into emotional frenzy
Economy 17:58 07/07/2025Vietnam’s stock market began the new week with a surge, as the VN-Index of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange closed the trading session above the 1,400-point mark on Monday, a historic high previously reached in 2021.
High chance of S.Korean stocks joining developed market index: regulator
World 18:10 21/04/2025SEOUL -- The vice chief of South Korea's financial regulatory agency said on Monday there is a high likelihood of the country's stock market being included in a key developed market index in the near future.
