Gong-striking ceremony marking the milestone of Vietnam’s stock market transitioning from "Frontier" to "Secondary Emerging" market status
Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan performed the gong-striking ceremony.
FTSE Russell is committed to being a long-term partner of Vietnam
The upgrade of Vietnam's estock market from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market according to FTSE Russell's classification, will officially take effect on September 21, 2026.
Minister of Finance: Upgrading is not the final step but a new advancement
Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan speaks at the conference “Vietnam officially joins the global index basket – FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series” (FTSE GEIS) that marks the upgrade of Vietnam’s stock market from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market according to FTSE Russell's classification, which officially takes effect on September 21, 2026.
Vietnam sees market upgrade as starting point for new stock market development cycle: PM
From September 21, Vietnam’s stock market will officially be classified as a “Secondary Emerging Market” under FTSE Russell’s classification framework.
Nearly 230,000 new securities accounts opened in August
Domestic individual investors accounting for the overwhelming majority, opening 229,538 new accounts.
Global investment giants complete technical preparations to enter Vietnam’s stock market
Vietnam’s stock market is making steady progress toward an upgrade in its market classification.
Vietnam's stock market will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September
The global index provider FTSE Russell makes the confirmation in its latest mid-cycle review, released on April 8.
Vietnam’s stock market surpasses 12 million domestic investor accounts
Nearly 245,000 new accounts were opened in January alone, reflecting growing investor participation and confidence in the market.
Deputy Minister of Finance asks to develop stock market to higher standard in 2026
In 2025, market capitalisation exceeded VND9.68 quadrillion ($368 billion), equivalent to 84.1% of estimated GDP in 2024.
Research needed for phased integration of new tech in stock market
The Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) has been tasked with researching and gradually applying new technologies to stock market operations. This implementation is scheduled to take place from 2026 to 2030 and will continue to be maintained thereafter.
PM urges stronger measures to boost Vietnam’s stock market following FTSE Russell upgrade
FTSE Russell announced on October 8 that Vietnam will be upgraded from frontier market to secondary emerging market status in its September 2025 Country Classification Review.
Vietnam celebrates 25th anniversary of stock market
From just two companies and a market capitalization of only 0.2% of GDP at inception, the capital market now accounts for nearly 100% of GDP.
Vietnam's stock market delivers impressive performance in May
The rally led by sectors such as real estate, tourism & entertainment, and chemicals.
New Year opening ceremony for stock market held in HCM City
2024 market capitalization reaching VND5.21 quadrillion ($207 billion), up 14.3% year-on-year.
No pre-funding required for foreign institutional investors to purchase Vietnamese stock from November 2
The solution considered a significant step towards meeting the criteria to upgrade Vietnam's stock market status from “frontier” to “emerging”.
Over 331,200 new securities accounts open in 8M
The number of new accounts registered by individual investors marking record high over the past two years.
Total securities trading accounts hit nearly 8 mln
Domestic investors opening 750,000 accounts in 1H.
Government determined to secure upgrade to stock market status by 2025
PM allocates tasks for stock market to be upgraded from frontier status to emerging market status.
PM seeks removal of obstacles facing stock market upgrade
Vietnam’s stock market looking to move up from frontier status to emerging market status.
Government prioritizes handling weak credit institutions
Resolution on socio-economic development plan gives priority to macro-economic stability and inflation control.