Vietnam's stock market was upgraded to "secondary emerging" status by FTSE Russell, opening up opportunities to attract international capital flows and affirming the country's financial position.
1. A historic turning point in the Vietnamese stock market
Day 08/10/2025, market rating organization FTSE Russell announce upgrade Vietnam's stock market from frontier go up Secondary Emerging.
This decision marks an important milestone after more than 7 years of strong reform of Vietnam since being added to the watch list in 2018.
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The upgrade is not only a positive signal for investors but also demonstrates international recognition of Vietnam's efforts in building a transparent, stable and attractive financial market.
2. Criteria to help Vietnam upgrade its ranking
According to FTSE Russell's announcement, Vietnam has meet all international criteria thanks to a series of synchronized reforms:
- Upgrade transaction infrastructure: New IT systems are being deployed, allowing for more stable and transparent operations.
- Improved payment mechanism: Shorten payment cycle, minimize risk of failed transactions.
- Expanding access for foreign investors: through documents such as Circular 68 and Circular 03, making investment procedures simple and transparent.
- Increase liquidity and information transparency: promote confidence and attract international capital flows.
These reforms have helped Vietnam meet infrastructure and legal standards of the secondary emerging market group according to FTSE Russell's rating framework.
3. International capital flows in after the upgrade
According to forecasts of HSBC, in the first 6 months after the upgrade, Vietnam can welcome 1.5 – 2 billion USD passive capital flow from global ETFs.
Meanwhile, World Bank estimate Total short-term capital flows could reach $5 billion when including active capital flows.
FTSE Russell's upgrade of Vietnam helps the country attracted the attention of large international investment funds, thereby increasing liquidity, boosting market capitalization and strengthening foreign investor confidence.
4. Vietnam joins the group of “secondary emerging markets”
After being upgraded, Vietnam officially joined the group. “secondary emerging market” along with major economies in the region such as China, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Qatar.
This is a strategic step to help Vietnam enhance status and Expanding opportunities for international financial cooperation.
According to the long-term plan, Vietnam aims to achieve “advanced emerging market” status by 2030, according to the criteria of FTSE Russell and MSCI.
5. Meaning and impact of upgrading
FTSE Russell's upgrade brings many positive impacts to Vietnam's economy:
- Attracting international capital flows: help increase investment scale and liquidity.
- Enhance national prestige: affirms Vietnam as an attractive investment destination in Asia.
- Improving the quality of corporate governance: promote transparency and standardization of financial information.
- Creating a foundation for capital market development: support the process of raising long-term capital for domestic enterprises.
This is not only a technical achievement, but also iconic achievement, reflecting the integration capacity and intrinsic strength of the Vietnamese economy.
6. Future and orientation of the Vietnamese market
After being upgraded, Vietnam needs to continue to maintain and expand reforms, focusing on factors such as:
- Macroeconomic policy stabilization.
- Improve risk and liquidity management mechanisms.
- Enhance transparency and access to information for international investors.
These steps will help the Vietnamese stock market not only maintain its new position but also go further on its path to becoming a global stock market. dynamic financial center of Southeast Asia.
Job FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam's stock market To be big turning point marking a new stage of economic development.
Not only does it bring in foreign capital, it is also opportunity for Vietnam to affirm its international position and attract global investors.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will Vietnam be upgraded by FTSE Russell?
On October 8, 2025, FTSE Russell officially announced the upgrade of Vietnam's stock market from "frontier" to "secondary emerging".
2. Why was Vietnam upgraded?
Because it meets all international criteria for transaction infrastructure, payments, access and information transparency.
3. What does the upgrade mean?
Help Vietnam attract international capital flows, increase liquidity and enhance its reputation in the global financial market.
4. How much investment capital will Vietnam receive after the upgrade?
HSBC estimates about 1.5 - 2 billion USD in the first 6 months, World Bank forecasts total short-term capital flow could reach 5 billion USD.
5. What is Vietnam's next goal?
Achieve “advanced emerging market” status according to FTSE Russell and MSCI criteria by 2030.
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