Vietnam Market Weekly Report

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 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.

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.

The Vietnamese government proposes reducing environmental protection tax, VAT, and special consumption tax on gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to zero until June 30th to mitigate global energy price impacts and control inflation.

The Vietnamese government proposes reducing environmental protection tax, VAT, and special consumption tax on gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to zero until June 30th to mitigate global energy price impacts and control inflation. This policy, if approved by the National Assembly, would take effect from April 16th.

The VN-Index recorded a historic 4.71% gain with 45 stocks hitting the ceiling across all exchanges, driven by aggressive buying and a 44% surge in daily liquidity, signaling a strong return of large capital.

The VN-Index recorded a historic 4.71% gain with 45 stocks hitting the ceiling across all exchanges, driven by aggressive buying and a 44% surge in daily liquidity, signaling a strong return of large capital. Securities and real estate sectors were particularly strong, with many blue-chips also reaching their daily limits.

Global manufacturing sectors are facing severe disruptions and rising costs due to oil supply bottlenecks and petrochemical shortages caused by Middle East conflicts.

Global manufacturing sectors are facing severe disruptions and rising costs due to oil supply bottlenecks and petrochemical shortages caused by Middle East conflicts. This situation is leading to inflation, slower economic growth, and impacting industries from consumer goods to medical supplies and semiconductors.

Vietnam's stock market is experiencing euphoria after FTSE Russell confirmed its upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market by September 2026, expected to attract billions in foreign capital.

Vietnam's stock market is experiencing euphoria after FTSE Russell confirmed its upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market by September 2026, expected to attract billions in foreign capital. This, coupled with easing geopolitical tensions, is seen as a long-term positive for the market, especially the VN30 and securities sector.

The Vietnamese government proposes a medium-term public investment plan of 8.22 quadrillion VND for 2026-2030, focusing on key national projects like high-speed railways and expressways.

The Vietnamese government proposes a medium-term public investment plan of 8.22 quadrillion VND for 2026-2030, focusing on key national projects like high-speed railways and expressways. This significant investment aims to boost infrastructure development and economic growth, with the National Assembly set to vote on the plan by April 23.