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A DNSE executive said at a November 12 forum that several Vietnamese IPOs since late 2025 have fallen short of issuers’ expectations. He identified offer prices, the proportion of shares offered to the public, timing and investor awareness as key factors. Lower interest rates and returning capital could improve conditions for IPOs and listings in the second half of 2027.
Vietnam’s capital market has an opportunity to attract long-term capital, but rising listed-company profits have yet to lift share prices. Forum speakers said stronger governance, more high-quality tradable shares and deeper domestic long-term funding are key to retaining investors.
Vietnam’s National Assembly passed amendments to the Securities Law on November 13. From March 1, 2027, companies making an initial public offering will no longer have to meet the current requirement to sell a specified proportion of shares to investors. The amendments also simplify filing requirements and introduce a controlled testing mechanism for the securities sector.
