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Hanoi economic growth and financial reform

Overview

Hanoi has established ambitious economic objectives for the 2026-2030 period, initially targeting an average annual GRDP growth rate of at least 11%. To achieve this, experts have advocated for administrative reforms to act as a direct economic policy, specifically by reducing processing times for investment, land, construction, and environmental procedures to create financial resources for businesses. As the period progresses, the focus has expanded to include mobilizing non-budgetary resources to meet heightened growth projections, including a targeted 13.44% increase for the second half of the year. While the city has seen positive socio-economic growth, including significant state budget revenue and high levels of Foreign Direct Investment, officials have identified persistent bottlenecks. These include difficulties for eligible businesses to access credit and a lack of timely connections between suitable capital and investment projects. Consequently, authorities are working with the State Bank of Vietnam to resolve procedural hurdles and ensure capital effectively reaches the production sectors. Recent efforts to mobilize credit have materialized through specific infrastructure financing agreements involving National Citizen Bank (NCB), Agribank, Vietcombank, and BIDV. On a broader national scale, Vietnam’s capital market reached a significant milestone when the Vietnamese stock market officially transitioned from frontier market status to secondary emerging market status under FTSE Russell standards, effective September 21, 2026. This reclassification was followed by market volatility; during the week of September 21-25, 2026, the VN-Index fell by 1.68% to 1,785.11, losing the “psychological 1,800 mark.” By early October, the VN-Index continued to face pressure, dropping to 1,737.71 points amid declining liquidity and foreign capital outflows driven by a strong US dollar. Adding to the economic narrative, Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) upgraded Vietnam’s foreign currency issuer credit rating from BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook on October 8, 2026.

Entities

Vietnam · FTSE Russell · VN-Index · Vietnam Stock Exchange · State Bank of Vietnam

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  • "Global index-tracking funds were expected to make an initial net purchase of approximately $240.49 million on September 18, 2026."

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    "The first disbursement from FTSE index-tracking funds on September 18 reached approximately 240.49 million USD in net buying."

    The first claim states global index-tracking funds were expected to make a net purchase on September 18, 2026, while the second claim states the first disbursement reached that amount in net buying on

  • "Foreign investors net sold 668.3 billion VND on September 22."

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    "Foreign investors net sold approximately 2,900 billion VND in the first week following Vietnam's reclassification to FTSE Russell's secondary emerging market status."

    The first claim states foreign investors net sold 668.3 billion VND on September 22, whereas the second claim states they net sold approximately 2,900 billion VND in the first week following the re-re

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam reaches investment grade following R&I credit rating upgrade

    R&I has upgraded Vietnam's foreign currency issuer credit rating from BB+ to BBB-, officially moving the country into the 'investment grade' category.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam enters investment grade credit rating category

    Vietnam has entered the investment grade category for the first time after R&I upgraded its foreign currency issuer credit rating from BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook.

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vietnam stock market faces October uncertainty amid US Fed rate outlook

    The VN-Index faces pressure from foreign outflows and exchange rates, while US labor market weakness suggests the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate hikes in October.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam stock market faces cautious October outlook

    Vietnam's stock market faces a cautious October as analysts monitor liquidity, interest rates, and Q3 earnings following a downturn in September and the implementation of the FTSE Russell upgrade.

  5. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Vietnam markets face volatility following FTSE Russell upgrade

    Following its FTSE Russell upgrade, Vietnam's VN-Index fell 1.68% as foreign investors net sold 2,900 billion VND. SMBC is also negotiating to increase its stake in VPBank.

  6. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Vinamilk and ACB honored at IR Awards 2026 for investor relations

    Vinamilk and ACB have been honored at the IR Awards 2026 for excellence in investor relations and transparency within the Vietnamese capital market.

  7. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam stock market upgraded to secondary emerging market status by FTSE Russell

    Vietnam has been upgraded to a secondary emerging market by FTSE Russell, paving the way for increased foreign investment and projected high earnings growth through 2026 and 2027.

  8. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Vietnam stock market upgraded to FTSE Russell emerging market status

    Vietnam's stock market has officially upgraded to FTSE Russell's secondary emerging market status, potentially attracting $6 billion in foreign capital despite mixed initial trading activity.

  9. [BUSINESS] 27 sources
    Vietnam stock market upgraded to FTSE Russell secondary emerging market status

    Vietnam's stock market has been upgraded to FTSE Russell's secondary emerging market status, potentially attracting up to $6 billion in capital through a four-stage transition ending in 2027.

  10. [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Vietnam stock market to upgrade to secondary emerging status

    Vietnam's stock market will upgrade to secondary emerging market status on September 21, 2026, triggering phased FTSE Russell index inclusions and an estimated 245.92 million USD in net ETF inflows.

  11. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Hanoi targets 11% GRDP growth through SME support and reform

    Hanoi aims for 11% annual GRDP growth by 2026, focusing on administrative reforms and helping SMEs diversify capital beyond bank credit to join global value chains.

Sources

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