Vietnam's finance ministry outlines next steps after FTSE Russell market upgrade
Economy 20:38 03/10/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Finance will focus on further improving regulations, expanding capital supply and market products, and facilitating foreign investors' participation following FTSE Russell's upgrade of the country's stock market from frontier to secondary emerging-market status last month, Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi said.
Vietnam needs to do more after market upgrade to lure up to $20bn in int'l capital: experts
Economy 20:17 23/09/2026Vietnam needs to undertake further reforms following its recent stock market upgrade to attract and retain international capital, with an improved sovereign credit rating key to attracting greater inflows into the bond market, potentially worth US$10-20 billion, according to securities and bond market experts.
Vietnam flag prominently displayed on NYSE screens ahead of market upgrade
Economy 13:33 18/09/2026Vietnam’s national flag and a congratulatory message ahead of the upgrade of the country's stock market from frontier to secondary emerging market status were prominently displayed on electronic screens at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the U.S. on Thursday (local time).
Vietnam stock market upgraded to secondary emerging status
Economy 11:41 08/10/2025Index provider FTSE Russell has officially upgraded Vietnam to secondary emerging market status from frontier market, with the reclassification set to take effect on September 21, 2026.
