Vietnam on track for EM upgrade


VIETNAM’S path towards emerging market (EM) status gathers pace, and fresh scrutiny over free float is unlikely to derail the journey, according to new analysis that keeps the outlook for equities firmly constructive.

Concerns around real free float, subdued market turnover and the pace of regulatory reform came back into focus after FTSE Russell says it will halt additions, deletions and weight changes for Indonesian stocks in its March 2026 index review.

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