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,

After two consecutive weeks of declines, Việt Nam's stock market rebounded, driven by strong performance in banking stocks and improved liquidity.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,272.87 points, down 1.17 points or 0.09 per cent. Market breadth remained negative, with 171 declining stocks, 149 advancing and 49 unchanged. Liquidity saw a sharp decline to approximately VNĐ13.7 trillion (US$537.48 million), marking a 27.1 per cent decrease compared to the previous session.

The VN30-Index, which represents the 30 largest stocks by market capitalisation on the HoSE, soared by 19.21 points, or 1.45 per cent, to settle at 1,342.48 points. Remarkably, all 30 stocks in the VN30 basket closed in positive territory.

Market breadth remained negative, with 184 stocks declining, 143 advancing and 44 unchanged. Liquidity surged to VNĐ15.9 trillion (approximately US$624.35 million), marking a 29.2 per cent increase compared to the previous session.