Vietnam's VN Index rises 1.879.54
TL;DR
Vietnam's VN-Index rose 0.4% to 1,867.62 points on February 24, 2026, marking its fifth consecutive daily gain, driven by foreign investor inflows and sectoral gains, with oil and gas leading. The index has surged over 43% year-to-date, supported by large-cap stocks and expectations from FTSE Russell's reclassification as an emerging market in September 2026.
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Vietnam's VN Index rises 1.879.54
Vietnam’s VN Index Rises to 1,867.62 Amid Foreign Investor Inflows and Sectoral Gains
On February 24, 2026, Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,867.62 points, marking a 0.4% increase of 7.48 points and its fifth consecutive daily rise. The index has surged over 43% year-to-date, reflecting strong liquidity and renewed foreign investor confidence. Foreign investors were net buyers on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), purchasing VND319.22 billion worth of shares, while also net buying VND1 trillion on HoSE and VND2 trillion on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) over recent sessions according to reports.
Sectoral performance was mixed. The oil and gas sector led gains, with Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical (BSR) hitting a ceiling price and PetroVietnam Transportation Corporation (PVT) rising 4.5%. Materials stocks also contributed, driven by a 7% surge in Duc Giang Chemicals Group (DGC) and gains in Hoa Phat Group (HPG) and Petrovietnam Fertiliser and Chemicals Corporation (DPM). Conversely, the banking sector showed divergence, with state-owned banks like Vietcombank (VCB) and Vietinbank (CTG) declining 2.1% and 1.3%, respectively, while smaller lenders such as VPBank (VPB) and HDBank (HDB) posted modest gains.
The index’s upward momentum was further supported by large-cap stocks. Vinhomes (VHM) rose 5.8%, contributing nearly 8 points to the index, while Vingroup (VIC) edged down 0.1%. The real estate sector also played a role, with Vincom Retail (VRE) and Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) gaining 1.9% and 1.1%.
A key long-term catalyst for the market is Vietnam’s reclassification as an emerging market by FTSE Russell, pending an interim review in March 2026. The upgrade, effective September 21, 2026, is expected to attract billions in foreign capital by aligning Vietnam with global standards. Analysts note that the index’s recent performance, coupled with structural reforms and improved market access, underscores its appeal amid regional growth dynamics.
Despite short-term volatility, the VN-Index remains on a strong upward trajectory, with technical indicators suggesting continued investor optimism in Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing equity markets.
