Vietnam to be upgraded to emerging market status by FTSE Russell

Vietnam is set to be reclassified from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market by FTSE Russell, effective September 21, 2026. The inclusion of Vietnamese stocks into the FTSE Global Equity Index Series and related indices will be implemented in stages through 2027.

This upgrade is expected to increase Vietnam's visibility among global institutional investors, potentially attracting up to $6 billion in capital inflows to the stock market. Experts suggest the move signals that the country is becoming more investable and better aligned with international standards regarding transparency, governance, and market accessibility.

While the upgrade primarily targets the equity market rather than providing direct investment into real estate, it offers long-term benefits for capital market development. For sectors such as real estate, a more developed capital market provides companies with diversified options for fundraising, investment structuring, and divestment through increased liquidity in the stock market.