The diversification of listings and upgradation of the stock market status plays an important role in attracting foreign capital inflow.

Vietnamese technology powerhouse VNG Corporation announced on the morning of August 24 that its largest shareholder, VNG Limited, has initiated the process for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S.

Viet Nam market recorded eight IPO deals in 2022 which, although lower than the 13 IPOs recorded in 2021, saw the mobilised fund quadruple from US$15.6 million to $71.4 million.

IPO fundraising was subdued in Southeast Asia last year, as Vietnam saw eight successful IPOs while raising $71 million.

There were no new IPO deals in Vietnam in the third quarter of 2022, according to recent data from Deloitte, as the figure was only counted in the first half of the year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign investment funds have put high hopes on the initial public offerings (IPOs) of SOEs slated for upcoming months. However, the IPOs may have little to offer them.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) has announced plans for initial public offerings (IPOs) for five more large port operators by the end of the year. Hai Phong Port has already been equitised.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) remains under pressure to launch a successful initial public offering.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Military Bank, listed on the HCM Stock Exchange as MBB, gives priority to investors interested in long-term partnerships, an official of the bank told participants at yesterday's Viet Nam Investment Forum held in HCM City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several civil engineering construction companies have launched their initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent times, leaving mixed reactions among investors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – State-owned corporations and groups preparing to launch Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) as part of their equitisation process are finding it difficult to find strategic investors, industry insiders say.

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the privatisation plan of the Civil Engineering Construction Corporation No 8 (Cienco 8).

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2014, the government will drastically restructure state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and a series of large SOEs will perform initial public offerings (IPO) and listing.