Stock market upgrade expected by September

Regulatory push: A man walks past the Hanoi Stock Exchange. The government’s determination to elevate the country’s stock market is evident, with clear political will demonstrated in various regulatory meetings. — Reuters

HANOI: Vietnam’s stock market is on the brink of a significant transformation, with expectations mounting for an upgrade to emerging market status by September.

This ambitious goal was emphasised at the regular government press conference on Tuesday by Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong, who noted that the government is committed to achieving this milestone through a series of strategic initiatives.