The Index Governance Board of FTSE Russell has confirmed the roadmap to upgrade Viet Nam’s stock market from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market status. The inclusion of Vietnamese equities into FTSE index baskets will officially commence from Monday, September 21, 2026.

The official upgrade of Viet Nam’s stock market by FTSE Russell to secondary emerging market status marks a pivotal milestone in global recognition. However, this achievement also brings heightened expectations for the operational quality of market participants. Among these, listed companies stand at the forefront, playing a decisive role in enhancing transparency and investor appeal.

Global index provider FTSE Russell has officially announced its decision to upgrade Viet Nam from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market, which will take effect on September 21, 2026. The reclassification will be implemented in many stages, with a mid-review scheduled for March 2026.

At 3:00 a.m. (Ha Noi time) on October 8, global index provider FTSE Russell announced that Viet Nam’s stock market had met all official criteria and been upgraded from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market status.