Try GOLD - Free
Outlook reinforced for post-holiday market
Vietnam Investment Review
|March 02, 2026
Fresh buying momentum and broad sectoral gains lifted investor confidence as Vietnam's equity market kicked off its first trading week after the 9-day Lunar New Year holiday.
The stock market opened the Lunar New Year 2026 with strong momentum, as the VN-Index posted a solid gain on the first trading session of the Year of the Fire Horse on February 23.
The benchmark index rose 36 points from the reference level to 1,860 points, its highest level in a month. Liquidity on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HSX) improved by more than 10 per cent compared to the pre-Lunar New Year period, reaching over $940 million. FPT Corporation led the market in matched value with more than $84 million, followed by VIX Securities and Hoa Phat Group at around $40 million each.
Despite the upbeat sentiment, foreign investors returned to net selling, offloading more than $44 million. They disbursed around $116 million while selling over $160 million worth of shares. FPT was the focus of foreign selling, with more than 12 million shares sold.
This story is from the March 02, 2026 edition of Vietnam Investment Review.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam Investment Review
Tourism real estate emerges as key driver
Driven by institutional reforms and infrastructure development, tourism real estate is well positioned to emerge as a key driver of Vietnam’s property market.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam’s banking sector now sits at critical inflection point
Vietnam’s banking sector is undergoing a rapid phase of expansion.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Businesses contend with use of AI-powered workers
Companies are entering a new phase of digital transformation driven by AI, with digital employees increasingly taking on routine and data-intensive tasks.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
DRs extend path to capital markets
Depositary receipts are emerging as a promising instrument for Vietnamese companies seeking to access international capital pools without the need to pursue direct listings on overseas stock exchanges.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Climate tech is maturing, but still unevenly spread
Vietnam planted its climate tech ecosystem barely a decade ago, and in 2026, the trees are finally bearing fruit.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Nation enters its medtech moment
As Vietnam’s digitalisation is reshaping the healthcare sector, international players are betting on big plans in the local market.
2 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Tech procurement creates new options
Businesses are anticipating new opportunities in the domestic market as the Vietnamese government makes its first orders for strategic technology products such as AI cameras and autonomous robots.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Startup arena gains long-term view
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is entering a transition phase, shifting from rapid growth towards capital efficiency and long-term scalability.
2 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Capital expansion gathering pace across banking sector
A new wave of charter capital expansion is unfolding across Vietnam’s banking sector, driven by tightening regulatory standards and sustained credit growth.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Greener systems on the up within industry
Foreign companies are increasingly going green in their manufacturing operation through the utilisation of renewable energy.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size