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Vietnam stock market upgraded to secondary emerging market status
Vietnam's stock market has officially transitioned to a secondary emerging market status following an upgrade by FTSE Russell, effective September 21, 2026. This shift is expected to significantly increase market liquidity, scale, and international investor accessibility.
Financial experts provide varying estimates for the resulting capital inflows. Analysts from VPS suggest passive funds could initially inject 130 - 150 million USD, eventually reaching 1.5 - 1.8 billion USD. Conversely, ABS estimates passive fund capital could reach 2 billion USD, while the World Bank projects short-term foreign inflows of 5 billion USD, potentially accumulating to 25 billion USD by 2030.
The upgrade is also driving a technological arms race among local securities firms. Companies like MB Securities (MBS) are prioritizing investments in AI, data platforms, and automated systems to handle increased transaction volumes and meet higher standards for transparency and risk management. Beyond capital, long-term economic factors such as demographic shifts and regulatory frameworks are expected to define the next decade for Vietnamese enterprises.
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FTSE Russell · MB Securities · Ministry of Finance of Vietnam · Nguyen Duc Chi · Nguyen The Trung · VPS · Vietnam · World Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Securities companies are increasingly competing through technology, data, and AI to manage growth and transaction volume. cafef.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Passive fund inflows are estimated to reach 130 - 150 million USD initially, with a total expected volume of 1.5 - 1.8 billion USD. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The World Bank estimates short-term foreign capital could reach 5 billion USD, with cumulative inflows reaching 25 billion USD by 2030. soha.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Passive fund capital scale could reach approximately 2 billion USD. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] FTSE Russell upgraded Vietnam to a secondary emerging market status, effective September 21, 2026. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · soha.vn