Four public firms have moved their stock listings to the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).

Viet Nam’s stock market capitalisation on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) as of March 31 skyrocketed 93.56 per cent year-on-year to more than VND4.46 quadrillion (US$193.72 billion), HOSE said.

Viet Nam's stock market recorded a week-long rally with the benchmark breaking through 1,200 points and continuously hitting new highs. Experts from securities firms expected that last week's movements described the market's strength and it might still be in an upward trend.

The new information technology system for the entire stock market, known as KRX, is expected to be put into operation this year, according to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

The market closed higher on Friday as many large-cap stocks surged and foreign investors continued to pour cash in.

The market continued its rally on Friday morning, and was on course for a fifth consecutive gaining session.

Viet Nam's stock market rose on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive gaining session. Meanwhile, foreign investors returned to be net buyers in the market.

The market continued its rally on Thursday morning, helped by gains in large-cap stocks.

Stocks extended their rally on Wednesday as the appeal of materials and real estate stock persisted.