FTSE Russell Upgrades Vietnam to Emerging Market Status, Boosting Investment Prospects
FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's upgrade to emerging market status from frontier status, effective September 2026. This decision follows an interim review that assessed Vietnam's progress in enabling access to global brokers, a key factor for index replication. The upgrade places Vietnam alongside markets like India and China, reflecting the country's market-friendly reforms. Vietnam's inclusion in FTSE Russell's global equity indices will occur in phases, continuing into 2027. The upgrade is expected to attract passively managed funds to invest in locally listed companies, enhancing Vietnam's investment appeal. Despite recent declines in Vietnam's benchmark stock index due to Middle East conflicts, the country has shown strong economic growth, with a 41% surge in 2025. 
