Key facts
- Southeast Asian IPOs raised $3 billion in the first half of 2026.
- Fundraising more than doubled year-on-year.
- Market reforms in Malaysia and Vietnam contributed to the increase.
- Malaysia led the region in IPO volume and fundraising.
- Notable listings included IPOUI Boustead REIT, Sunway Healthcare, and Dien May Xanh.
Southeast Asian stock exchanges experienced a robust initial public offering (IPO) market in the first half of 2026, with total fundraising more than doubling compared to the same period in the previous year. This surge was driven by market reforms implemented in Malaysia and Vietnam, which facilitated larger listings, including those in deep-tech industries.
Malaysia emerged as the leader in the region, ranking first in both fundraising volume and the number of IPOs conducted during the first half of 2026. Among the notable companies that went public were IPOUI Boustead REIT, Sunway Healthcare, and Dien May Xanh.