At the gong ceremony marking the beginning of spring 2026 this morning, leaders of the Ministry of Finance and the State Securities Commission (SSC) announced several groundbreaking strategies aimed at refreshing the “basket” on the market. The focus is on efforts to diversify products, from attracting foreign capital flows to shaping entirely new trading markets such as cryptocurrency and carbon credits.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang affirmed the importance of enhancing the quality and quantity of listed goods to meet the scale of an emerging market. He emphasized that the entire industry needs to vigorously promote businesses to conduct initial public offerings (IPOs) linked to trading shares directly on the stock exchange. In particular, one of the key tasks set by the Minister is to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises to the market, in order to create diversity and enhance competitiveness for the domestic market.
Sharing on the sidelines of the ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Hoai Thu, Deputy General Director of VinaCapital, stated that from the perspective of the investment fund, this entity strongly supports the securities sector in encouraging FDI enterprises to list on the exchange. She mentioned that agencies are actively implementing policies to bring this initiative to fruition soon. Although she did not disclose specifics, Ms. Thu indicated that VinaCapital is in contact with many well-known FDI enterprises in Vietnam who are very enthusiastic about bringing their shares to trade on the stock market.
In addition to traditional goods, 2026 is expected to be a booming year for new asset types in line with the trends of the digital economy and green economy. Ms. Vu Thi Chan Phuong, Chairwoman of the SSC, shared that this agency is advising the Ministry of Finance on building and operating a cryptocurrency trading market. Concurrently, the carbon credit trading market is also finalizing the last steps regarding policy mechanisms, with hopes to be operational this year.
The segment supporting innovative enterprises is also receiving special attention from the securities sector through the establishment of a dedicated trading space. Minister Nguyen Van Thang pointed out that effectively organizing a stock trading market specifically for startups and innovative enterprises will help this group access public capital sources in a formal and efficient manner.
Previously, at industry seminars, analysts and experts repeatedly recommended the early establishment of a separate decree guiding trading with innovative startups with more relaxed listing conditions. Instead of focusing on current profit factors, this group will be assessed based on revenue potential and profitability capabilities in the future.
Many opinions agree that expanding the allowance for startups and innovative enterprises to list is expected to provide them with additional capital-raising channels. At the same time, investors will also be offered a diverse range of goods on the stock market.
To ensure the stable operation of new goods, the securities sector is committed to balancing product development with strengthening the legal framework and technological infrastructure. The implementation of a new information technology system and upgrading digital transformation operations is considered a launchpad.