HANOI: Vietnam’s stock market is experiencing a significant transformation, as it is set to meet the criteria for an upgrade from a frontier market to an emerging market by FTSE Russell in the upcoming September review.
This milestone, however, is not the end goal. It serves as a catalyst for creating a more transparent, efficient market that attracts long-term investment.
According to the State Securities Commission of Vietnam, the Finance Ministry has successfully implemented several measures to meet the nine criteria necessary for FTSE Russell’s consideration.
Among these fundementals were achieving positive feedback from foreign investors is crucial.
To address previous shortcomings, the Finance Ministry has issued Circular 68/2024/TT-BTC and Circular 18/2025/TT-BTC, focusing on improving the settlement cycle and reducing costs associated with failed transactions. — Viet Nam News/ANN
