After a strong growth year in 2025 with GDP reaching 8.02%, VN-Index increasing by more than 40% and average liquidity over 29,000 billion VND/session, the market enters 2026 with a more confident attitude.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang emphasized: Stock capitalization last year reached nearly 9,986 trillion VND, equivalent to 86.7% of GDP in 2024; and in 2026, strive for a scale of at least 100% of GDP.
In the trading session on February 24, the market reflected the spirit of a promising spring opening session. Despite the US market falling deeply before that, VN-Index jumped up 7.48 points; liquidity alone on HOSE increased by 38% and especially foreign investors returned to net buying.
In the spring opening gong session, the spreading green color is seen by many investors as a "good omen" for a more positive cycle, especially when the market is aiming to upgrade and complete infrastructure according to international standards.
At the event, HOSE launched a new nameplate made of blue granite and the mascot Bull Dakmin - a symbol of growth and belief - further clarifying the message about a deeper and more transparent development phase of the Vietnamese capital market.
The role of private enterprises and the integration bridge
In the prosperous spring opening session, the presence of female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao was not only noticed by representatives of large listed companies such as HDBank and Vietjet Air, but also as a typical face of the proactive integration spirit of Vietnamese businesses.
In 2025, female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao visited and worked at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - which manages nearly 29,000 billion USD of capitalization - and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) - the world's leading bond issuing center with a scale of about 34,000 billion USD. Here, she shared about the development of the Vietnamese capital market and exchanged views on international listing options, bond issuance and expansion of long-term capital mobilization channels. The simultaneous connection with two major financial centers shows the global vision of Vietnamese businesses in the new period.
An interesting detail, in the sessions that female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao visited and attended trading rituals at NYSE and LSE, market indices all rebounded, recording positive developments. And now with HOSE in the spring opening session. This coincidence is mentioned by investors as a "good omen" at the beginning of spring in the familiar way of feeling of Asians, inspiring more belief in a favorable new year.
Immediately after the bell ringing ceremony at HOSE, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang, Deputy Governor of the SBV Nguyen Ngoc Canh, and leaders of departments and branches visited and wished Tet at enterprises led by Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao. Leaders of the Ministry acknowledged the value of the multi-industry private economic model with a long-term vision, clear strategy and the ability to organize implementation according to international standards; and highly appreciated the flexibility of adaptation and practical contributions to the socio-economy.
The companionship of management agencies and the business community right in the first days of the year shows a connection in the common goal: expanding the capital market, improving national competitiveness and making Vietnam's image increasingly recognized positively on the international investment map.
The "good omen" of the trading session on February 24th is therefore not only in the green color of the index, but also in the stable macroeconomic foundation, in the clear upgrade direction and in the connection between the domestic market and New York, London. From the spring opening gong at HOSE to meetings at leading exchanges in the world, the integration journey of the Vietnamese stock market is entering a new development phase: confidence, standards and closer connection with global capital flows.
