Strategic Goal for Vietnam Stock Market: Market Cap to Reach 100% of GDP by 2026

2026 Targets and Strategic Vision Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has unveiled new strategic goals for the Vietnamese stock market during a ceremony marking the start of 2026 trading operations.
Minister Thang emphasized that the primary objective is for the market's capitalization to reach at least 100% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2026.
2025 Performance and Growth Data Stating that the Vietnamese stock market became one of the most dynamic markets globally in 2025, Thang shared significant growth figures.
Throughout the year, the average daily trading volume exceeded 29,000 billion VND per session, representing an increase of over 39%.
The stock market capitalization rose to 9,985.77 trillion VND, a 39.2% increase compared to the previous year.
This figure corresponds to 86.7% of the estimated 2024 GDP.
International Status and 30th Anniversary The year 2026 holds critical importance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese stock market.
Minister Thang stated that FTSE Russell's decision to upgrade Vietnam to "secondary emerging market" status in 2025 will accelerate foreign capital inflows.
During this process, improving operational quality, transparency, and sustainability are among the priority targets.
Key Tasks for the Upcoming Period Eight key tasks have been identified to increase the market's resilience against global economic uncertainties.
These strategic steps include: Upgrading the stock exchange to international standards and maintaining its current ranking.
Strengthening the supply of goods by increasing product diversity and encouraging initial public offerings (IPOs).
Supporting the listing of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises on the stock exchange.
Developing a sustainable capital market through green bonds and infrastructure bonds.
Implementing new strategies to diversify the domestic investor base and attract foreign investors.
The Minister added that the derivative markets, as well as the government and corporate bond markets, continue their stable growth, and these channels will continue to play a critical role in providing medium and long-term capital for the state budget and businesses.