HANOI, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- British stock index provider FTSE Russell has announced its decision to upgrade Vietnam from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market, with the change expected to take effect on Sept. 21, 2026, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported Wednesday.
According to FTSE Russell, Vietnam has addressed key technical barriers that previously hindered the upgrade, including settlement cycles and the handling of failed trades.
The upgrade is subject to an interim assessment in March 2026 to confirm Vietnam's progress in improving market access through global brokers, the state-owned media reported.
The State Securities Commission has pledged to continue implementing broad measures to create the most favorable conditions for both domestic and foreign investors to access the market, local daily Nhan Dan reported. ■
