Countries / Southeast Asia
Investing in Vietnam
One of the fastest-growing retail brokerage bases in the region, riding a wave of manufacturing-led growth and a young population opening its first trading accounts online.
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng
- Main exchange
- Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) & Hanoi Stock Exchange
- Regulator
- State Securities Commission of Vietnam
How people invest in Vietnam
Real estate remains the aspirational asset for most households; gold is a trusted store of value during currency volatility; HOSE equities (banks, property developers, manufacturers) attract an increasingly active domestic day-trading crowd.
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Vietnam use?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng.
What is the main stock exchange in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) & Hanoi Stock Exchange, overseen by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam.
What do people in Vietnam typically invest in?
Real estate remains the aspirational asset for most households; gold is a trusted store of value during currency volatility; HOSE equities (banks, property developers, manufacturers) attract an increasingly active domestic day-trading crowd.