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.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 5.47% to 1,636.43 points on October 20.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 2.02% to 1,731.19 points on October 17.

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.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.10% to 1,716.47 points on October 9.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for strengthened actions to ensure that the Vietnamese stock market continues to grow strongly, transparently, efficiently, modernly, and sustainably so as to be upgraded to higher standards and become an important channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation, primarily for economic development in the country’s new era.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.20% to 1,665.05 points on October 1.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.52% to 1,666.09 points on September 25.

The Ministry of Finance has submitted to the Government Decree No. 245/2025/ND-CP, dated September 11, 2025, with the aim to strengthen foreign investment inflow and broaden access opportunities for international organisations and individuals to Viet Nam’s stock market.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.36% to 1,643.26 points on September 10.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index increased by 0.31% to 1,672.78 points on August 27.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 1.42% to 1,688.00 points on August 21.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.21% to 1,611.60 points on August 13.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.72% to 1,573.71 points on August 6.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.49% to 1,495.21 points on August 1.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 1.65% to 1,509.54 points on July 22.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.99% to 1,490.01 points on July 17.

According to the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, the mobilization interest rate and lending interest rate levels maintained a downward trend, the exchange rate was actively and flexibly managed, contributing to stabilizing the macro economy; the insurance market grew stably, and the stock market improved thanks to the gradual recovery of the economy.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.09% to 1,402.06 points on July 7.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.49% to 1,384.59 points on July 2.