Vietnam and Singapore Exchanges Signed MOU
The two nations reached an agreement to develop depositary receipt products and enhance market cooperation.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Investing
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The Vietnam Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the development of depositary receipt products. This framework aims to foster product cooperation and encourage two-way capital flows between the two markets.
Why it matters
Depositary receipts serve as a strategic tool to help Vietnamese businesses mobilize international capital more effectively. Furthermore, the collaboration aims to enhance product diversity for investors while strengthening regulatory ties in digital asset management.
The agreement establishes a formal framework between the Vietnam Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange to study and promote product cooperation. It aims to support Vietnamese companies in gaining broader access to the Singaporean financial market.
The players
Vu Thi Chan Phuong
She serves as the Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam and led the delegation meeting in Hanoi.
Lim Tuang Lee
He is the Assistant Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and participated in the discussions.
FTSE Russell
This global financial organization is collaborating with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to develop index products.
The details
The collaboration also involves discussions between the State Securities Commission of Vietnam and the Monetary Authority of Singapore regarding crypto-asset market regulation. Meanwhile, FTSE Russell is working with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to develop new index products that may involve participation from Vietnamese securities companies as market makers.
Timeline
Officials from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam and the Monetary Authority of Singapore met in Hanoi on September 30, 2026.
Market Dynamics
This partnership follows the pattern set by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum harmonization standards to integrate regional trading. It represents a broader effort to reduce barriers for businesses seeking to tap into international liquidity pools.
Retail and institutional investors can expect potential new opportunities to diversify portfolios through upcoming depositary receipt offerings. These products may provide easier access to cross-border equity exposure as the exchanges move to standardize their cooperation.
The takeaway
The move signals a deepening of financial ties that could lower the hurdle for emerging companies to list in more established markets. Investors should watch for further announcements on product availability and regulatory shifts regarding crypto-assets in the region.
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