Vietnam Market Weekly Report

The VN-Index surged over 4.7% after FTSE officially upgraded Vietnam's stock market to secondary emerging status, effective September 2026.

The VN-Index surged over 4.7% after FTSE officially upgraded Vietnam's stock market to secondary emerging status, effective September 2026. Securities companies are optimistic, forecasting continued market growth towards 1800-1840 points and advising investors to increase positions.

Asian stock markets, including Vietnam's VN-Index, surged significantly after a two-week ceasefire announcement in a major conflict, with the VN-Index gaining 3.52% and global oil prices dropping sharply.

Asian stock markets, including Vietnam's VN-Index, surged significantly after a two-week ceasefire announcement in a major conflict, with the VN-Index gaining 3.52% and global oil prices dropping sharply. This positive sentiment was further bolstered by an official FTSE upgrade announcement and the start of Q1/2026 earnings season.

FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's reclassification from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status, effective September 2026, along with a detailed 4-tranche roadmap for inclusion into FTSE GEIS indices by September 2027.

FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's reclassification from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status, effective September 2026, along with a detailed 4-tranche roadmap for inclusion into FTSE GEIS indices by September 2027. A reference list of 32 potential stocks, including major large-caps, was also released.

The VN-Index surged by a record 4.71% in one day, reaching a one-month high, following FTSE Russell's announcement to upgrade Vietnam from frontier to emerging market status.

The VN-Index surged by a record 4.71% in one day, reaching a one-month high, following FTSE Russell's announcement to upgrade Vietnam from frontier to emerging market status. Trading volume nearly doubled, with most large-cap stocks gaining significantly, despite foreign investors being net sellers.

The US Federal Reserve's March meeting minutes reveal a growing openness among some members to consider raising interest rates, or at least not ruling out any options, due to persistent inflation and rising energy prices from the Middle East conflict.

The US Federal Reserve's March meeting minutes reveal a growing openness among some members to consider raising interest rates, or at least not ruling out any options, due to persistent inflation and rising energy prices from the Middle East conflict. While many still view rate cuts as the base scenario, this shift in tone reflects concerns over inflation staying above the 2% target.

Vietnam is on track for a stock market upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market by September 2026, potentially attracting $3-25 billion in foreign capital and significantly boosting liquidity.

Vietnam is on track for a stock market upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market by September 2026, potentially attracting $3-25 billion in foreign capital and significantly boosting liquidity. However, experts caution that sustained market growth will ultimately depend on macroeconomic factors rather than the upgrade alone.

FTSE Russell officially announced Vietnam's upgrade to a Secondary Emerging Market, effective September 21, 2026, which is expected to attract at least $1.7 billion in passive foreign capital and act as a significant market catalyst.

FTSE Russell officially announced Vietnam's upgrade to a Secondary Emerging Market, effective September 21, 2026, which is expected to attract at least $1.7 billion in passive foreign capital and act as a significant market catalyst. This upgrade is anticipated to open up substantial foreign ownership room in large-cap, high-liquidity stocks.

FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's stock market upgrade from Frontier to Secondary Emerging Market, with the official allocation of Vietnamese stocks to FTSE global indices starting September 2026 and completing by September 2027.

FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's stock market upgrade from Frontier to Secondary Emerging Market, with the official allocation of Vietnamese stocks to FTSE global indices starting September 2026 and completing by September 2027. This upgrade, driven by regulatory improvements for foreign investor access, is expected to attract significant international capital, estimated at $1.7 billion from passive funds.

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Mr. Phạm Đức Ấn has been appointed as the new Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, replacing Ms.

Vietnam's National Assembly has approved the appointment of Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, and other government members for the 2026-2031 term, including the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.