The IR Awards is an annual program established in 2011 to honor listed companies with the most outstanding Investor Relations (IR) practices. Organized by Vietstock in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Financial Executives (VAFE) and the Financial Life Magazine (FiLi), this initiative aims to elevate awareness of IR’s significance, enhance market transparency, and foster investor confidence in Vietnam’s capital market.
Since its inception, the IR Awards has become a trusted platform, motivating companies to excel in IR activities. The 2025 edition features a prestigious judging panel comprising 37 leading domestic and international financial institutions operating in Vietnam’s securities market. The program includes the publication of the IR Awards 2025 Yearbook, which highlights corporate strategies in the new era and modern IR practices. Additionally, it conducts a comprehensive survey of 691 listed companies’ disclosure practices, quantitative assessments of corporate governance and IR, public investor voting, and professional evaluations by financial institutions to recognize IR excellence.
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The IR Awards 2025 Gala will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 2, 2025, to announce and celebrate the year’s top-performing companies in IR. This event underscores their strategic governance and exceptional IR achievements. Awards will be presented in the following categories:
MOST FAVORED BY INVESTORS
- Financial Large Cap – Most Favored by Investors 2025
- Non-Financial Large Cap – Most Favored by Investors 2025
- Mid Cap – Most Favored by Investors 2025
- Small Cap – Most Favored by Investors 2025
HIGHEST RATED BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Financial Large Cap – Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2025
- Non-Financial Large Cap – Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2025
- Mid Cap – Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2025
- Small Cap – Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2025
The Gala will be attended by leaders from the Central Propaganda Department, the State Securities Commission, market regulators, financial institutions, and top-performing companies in IR, alongside prominent media representatives.
As part of the event, the IR View Forum, themed “IR in the Era of Transformation,” will address trust erosion challenges and explore trends in technology, ESG, and personalized IR strategies. Featuring speakers from corporate leadership, government agencies, securities firms, investment funds, and banks, the forum promises diverse insights into sustainable IR practices and long-term market strategies.
Revisit the IR Awards nominees ahead of the announcement:
IR AWARDS 2025 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
– 08:00 18/09/2025
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