Vietnam's stock market celebrates 26 years, underscoring its expanding role as a capital channel
On 28 July 2026 Vietnam marked the 26th anniversary of its first stock‑exchange transaction, which took place on 28 July 2000. The milestone highlights the market’s evolution from handwritten order slips and phone calls to a modern electronic platform and its growing importance as a long‑term financing channel for the economy.
The Party’s 18th resolution stresses prioritising the development of a domestic capital market to reduce reliance on bank credit. VN‑Index, which opened at a base of 100 points on the inaugural day, has experienced several cycles of volatility, reaching over 1 600 points in 2026 after peaks near 1 900 points in earlier years. Industry figures such as Nguyen Tuan Tu of BIDV Securities note that early trading required meticulous manual order entry, a contrast to today’s automated processes.
The anniversary serves as a reminder of the market’s contribution to capital mobilisation and its ongoing modernization, reinforcing its role in supporting Vietnam’s broader economic growth.
Entities: BIDV Securities Company (BSC) · Nguyen Tuan Tu · VN-Index · Vietnam Stock Exchange
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam's stock market celebrated its 26th anniversary on 28 July 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nguyen Tuan Tu of BIDV Securities said early trading required manual entry of orders with high concentration to avoid errors.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The VN‑Index started at a base of 100 points on 28 July 2000 and has risen above 1 600 points in 2026, after previously reaching around 1 900 points.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first stock transaction in Vietnam took place on 28 July 2000.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Party Central Committee resolution No 18 emphasises developing the domestic capital market as a long‑term financing channel.