Market breadth remained negative, with 235 declining stocks, 65 advancing and 53 unchanged. Trading liquidity dipped slightly to approximately VNĐ13.6 trillion (US$535.5 million), representing a 0.5 per cent decrease compared to the previous session.

Foreign investors net sold over VND93 trillion (US$3.7 billion) on the Vietnamese stock market in 2024, a fourfold increase over 2023 and the largest-ever sale in history, according to Fiintrade, a trading information and analytics platform.

The stock market closed the first trading week of 2025 under significant correction pressure, with investor sentiment remaining cautious. Despite short-term risks, experts remain optimistic about the market's long-term prospects.

Stable macroeconomic fundamentals, ongoing institutional reforms, and favorable monetary policies will be positive for corporate earnings.

A leading textile company based in HCM City is at risk of being delisted from the HCM City Stock Exchange (HoSE) following a suspension of operations for one year, according to HoSE.

The stock market opened 2025 on an optimistic note, with the VN-Index inching closer to the 1,270-point mark. Despite this gain, liquidity remained subdued, showing continued weakness, while foreign investors returned to net selling, though at a moderate pace.

By the end of 2024, the benchmark VN-Index reached 1,266.78 points, up 12.11% from 2023.

The market concluded 2024 with the VN-Index standing at 1,266.78 points, marking an impressive growth of approximately 13 per cent, placing Việt Nam among the countries with the highest stock market growth rates of the year.

The stock market started the new week on a downbeat note, with the VN-Index edging closer to the 1,270-point mark, accompanied by a significant drop in liquidity. Meanwhile, foreign investors continued their net-buying streak.

The year 2024 has been a pivotal one for Việt Nam's stock market, marked by significant legislative changes, technological advancements and dynamic shifts in investor behaviour. Below,