FTSE Russell’s upgrade of Vietnam from frontier to secondary emerging market status signals growing confidence from international investors and recognises Vietnam's importance as an investment destination, according to Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

After FTSE Russell officially upgraded Vietnam from a frontier to a secondary emerging market on October 8, international outlets namely Reuters, AFP, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Business Times, Channel News Asia, and Nikkei Asia reported it as “the strongest signal” of Vietnam’s rising position in financial map.

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.

Vietnam’s first-ever inclusion by FTSE Russell in the list of Secondary Emerging Markets, alongside China, India, and Indonesia, represents a historic turning point and a new phase in the development of its stock market, according to Associate Professor Dr Ho Quoc Tuan from the University of Bristol (UK).

VOV.VN - In stark contrast to the subdued trading atmosphere of the morning session on October 8, Vietnam’s stock market staged an unexpected rebound in the afternoon.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s stock market experienced a brief surge on October 8 after FTSE Russell announced Vietnam’s upgrade from Frontier to Secondary Emerging Market status, but cautious investor sentiment and profit-taking quickly reversed the gains.

VOV.VN - FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, has congratulated Vietnamese market authorities on their progress in aligning with international standards, noting that Vietnam’s reclassification to a secondary emerging market reflects key infrastructure improvements, according to David Sol, Global Head of Policy and Governance at the firm.

VOV.VN - Index provider FTSE Russell released its Equity Country Classification report for September 2025 on October 7 (local time), officially upgrading Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to secondary emerging market status.

VOV.VN - This week, both domestic and international investors are closely watching October 8, when FTSE Russell is set to release its periodic market classification review, including the potential upgrade of Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to emerging status.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is approaching a milestone as numerous global asset managers express support for FTSE Russell’s proposal to upgrade the Vietnamese stock market from the Frontier Market group to the Secondary Emerging Market group, opening opportunities to attract international capital.