The stock market remains firmly on the growth path in the long term because of the country’s consistently strong economic growth, big foreign investment, attractive valuations, and the high earnings growth expected for listed firms, according to VinaCapital Group.

Vietnamese shares tumbled to a 20-month low as investors shunned equities and sought safety in less risky assets, with VN-Index becoming Asia's strongest falling index yesterday.

The State Securities Commission (SSC) on October 5 issued a warning to investors about securities services that are not licensed by the agency in cyberspace.

Stocks sank during Thursday's market meltdown amid strong selling forces.

The benchmark VN-Index on Wednesday regained the 1,100-point landmark after falling to a two-year low, but low liquidity may threaten the market recovery in the next sessions.

Investors remain worried about the sudden plunge in the stock market in the last five months along with a huge drop in liquidity.

Many firms have begun to change their capital-raising plans amid the recent decline in the stock market, according to experts.