During its mid-cycle review in March, FTSE Russell acknowledged significant progress in Vietnam’s stock market. The organization commended Vietnam’s steady advancement towards upgrade, and the strong determination shown by the Government and the financial sector to make Vietnam’s capital market match international standards.
According to the State Securities Commission of Vietnam, from September 2026 to September 2027, a number of Vietnamese stocks will be gradually added to FTSE global indices, with estimated investable foreign capital inflows of around 1.5 to 1.6 billion USD. Economists believe that from the second half of this year through next year, the market is likely to attract substantial and diversified investment flows from around the globe, helping to meet the capital needs of Vietnamese enterprises.
Bui Hoang Hai, Vice Chairman of the State Securities Commission, said: "Current estimates show only the data from passive investment funds. Capital inflows from active investors could be several times higher."
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam said that if Vietnamese enterprises meet international standards of transparency, dividend policies, and foreign ownership limits, their ability to attract foreign capital will improve significantly.
Vu Thi Chan Phuong, Chairwoman of the Commission, said: "To strengthen international integration and enhance the attractiveness of Vietnam’s market, we are focusing on key solutions, including further simplifying administrative procedures, refining trading mechanisms that don’t require pre-funding, and enabling transactions through global brokerage firms to shorten market access time for foreign investors."
The roadmap for upgrading Vietnam’s stock market is being followed as planned, reflecting close direction by the Government, the Prime Minister, and the Ministry of Finance, and strong coordination among relevant ministries, stock exchanges, market participants, and international organizations.
The State Securities Commission considers the upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market status a major milestone that affirms the market’s development and global recognition and paves the way for large-scale international capital inflows, improved liquidity, and a stronger position for Vietnam in the global financial system.
