Launch of VN100 Index Futures Trading: A Milestone for Vietnam’s Derivatives Market

On the morning of October 10, 2025, the Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) hosted the launch ceremony for the VN100 Index Futures Contract, marking a significant milestone in diversifying products and expanding the scale of Vietnam’s derivatives market.

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Bùi Hoàng Hải, Vice Chairman of the State Securities Commission (SSC); Mr. Doãn Thanh Tuấn, Deputy Director of the Department of State-Owned Enterprise Development at the Ministry of Finance; representatives from the Ministry of Finance, SSC, Vietnam Securities Depository (VSDC); Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, Hanoi Stock Exchange; and leaders from securities companies, fund management firms, and media outlets.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Lê Xuân Hải, CEO of the Vietnam Stock Exchange, stated that the VN100 Index Futures Contract (VN100 Futures) builds on the success of the VN30 Futures. It is designed to broaden the representation of constituent stocks in the listed equity market, better meeting investment and risk management needs for both institutions and individuals. This new product is expected to diversify investment tools, enhance liquidity, and improve the efficiency and transparency of Vietnam’s derivatives market.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr. Bùi Hoàng Hải, Vice Chairman of the SSC, emphasized that the introduction of VN100 Futures aligns with the Securities Market Development Strategy to 2030 and follows global trends in derivatives product development.

The Vice Chairman also acknowledged the efforts of stock exchanges, VSDC, and related units in developing the product, preparing technical infrastructure, refining operational processes, and ensuring timely, safe, and effective implementation. Mr. Bùi Hoàng Hải affirmed that the SSC will continue to collaborate with stock exchanges to promote research and development of new products, such as options contracts and structured products, to enhance the derivatives ecosystem, better serve investor needs, and support Vietnam’s securities market upgrade in the future.

In his response, Mr. Lương Hải Sinh, Chairman of the Board of the Vietnam Stock Exchange, thanked the Ministry of Finance and SSC for their guidance and market participants for their collaboration. He affirmed that the Vietnam Stock Exchange will continue to innovate, upgrade technological infrastructure, diversify products, and implement initiatives to promote sustainable, transparent, and integrated development of Vietnam’s securities market.

The launch ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam’s derivatives market. It introduces a modern investment and risk management tool, contributing to the professional and internationally integrated development of Vietnam’s capital market.