On March 10, 2026, representative of HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P"), Managing Partner Nguyen Van Phuc attended the thematic forum "2026 Annual General Meeting – Compliance or Breakthrough, Efficiency or Sustainability" at the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. The forum was organized by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) in collaboration with the State Securities Commission and the Vietnam Stock Exchange. The forum gathered nearly 1,000 delegates who are leaders of listed enterprises, investment funds, financial institutions and capital market experts, focusing on discussing the key issues of the 2026 General Meeting of Shareholders, especially the requirements to improve corporate governance standards, information transparency and strengthening investor confidence in the context that Vietnam's stock market is moving towards higher development standards.
Overview of the forum "2026 Annual General Meeting – Compliance or Breakthrough, Efficiency or Sustainability"
In the context that the market is aiming to upgrade and attract international capital flows, the requirements for information transparency, improving governance standards and strengthening the accountability of business leaders are increasingly strongly set. At the forum, speakers said that the 2026 General Meeting of Shareholders season is particularly important for the Vietnamese stock market.
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According to experts, the General Meeting of Shareholders is not only an annual legal procedure in accordance with the provisions of the law on enterprises and securities, but also an important dialogue channel between businesses and shareholders, where investors assess the level of transparency, governance capacity and long-term development orientation of the enterprise. Lawyer Phuc commented:
"The organization of the general meeting is professional, transparent and effective, so it is increasingly considered a factor contributing to strengthening market confidence and improving the reputation of listed enterprises."
Managing Partner Nguyen Van Phuc, HM&P Law Firm
One of the contents that was hotly discussed at the forum was the trend of shifting in the approach to corporate governance. If in the past many businesses mainly focused on complying with minimum legal requirements, in the context of increasing competition to attract capital, corporate governance is gradually becoming an important competitive advantage. According to a representative of the VIOD, enterprises need to proactively improve governance standards, improve the quality of information disclosure and enhance interaction with shareholders, and at the same time approach advanced governance standards in line with international practices. Lawyer Phuc also believes that these factors not only help improve the image of businesses in the capital market but also contribute to creating a foundation for sustainable development in the long term.
Highlighted legal update at the forum
Attending the forum is an opportunity for HM&P lawyers to update new trends related to corporate governance, capital market law and new requirements for organizing the General Meeting of Shareholders in Vietnam. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for HM&P Lawyers to access professional perspectives on improving governance standards, information transparency and strengthening investor confidence. Through these professional activities, HM&P continues to actively monitor market movements and governance standards being promoted in Vietnam, thereby improving the capacity and quality of legal advice as well as accompanying businesses in the safe and sustainable business process.
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