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title: "FTSE Confirms Vietnam’s Entry to Emerging Cohort in September"
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description: "Vietnam's stocks will be included in FTSE Russell's secondary emerging markets grouping starting September, enhancing visibility for global investors and facilitating capital inflows. The transition will occur in multiple stages, concluding in 2027, with an estimated $6 billion in redirected inflows expected. This upgrade positions Vietnam alongside major regional markets like China and India. Recent reforms have improved market accessibility, leading to the country's elevation from frontier status. The final list of eligible firms will be announced before FTSE's semi-annual review in September."
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# FTSE Confirms Vietnam’s Entry to Emerging Cohort in September

Vietnam’s stocks will be included in FTSE Russell’s secondary emerging markets grouping from September, boosting their visibility among global investors and paving the way for capital inflows.

The addition will be done in “multiple” stages, beginning in September and concluding in 2027, the index compiler said .

The upgrade puts Vietnam among key markets in the region including China, India and Indonesia, and could help stem record levels of . FTSE Russell had estimated that the change may add up to $6 billion in redirected inflows to the country.

That could give the benchmark VN Index, which has lagged most Southeast Asian peers this year, a boost.

Vietnam has undertaken sweeping reforms in recent years to improve market accessibility, culminating in the country a long-awaited lift from frontier status by FTSE Russell in October. Authorities pre-funding requirements for equity trades, advanced plans for a centralized clearing system by 2027 and foreign investors to trade via global brokerages, among other measures.

“FTSE Russell Index Governance Board confirms that it is satisfied with the progress made towards implementing the global broker model,” the statement said.

FTSE Russell in November Vietnam was projected to account for 0.34% of its emerging all cap gauge, based on 2024 data. It also listed Vingroup, Masan Group and Hoa Phat Group among potential joiners. The final lineup of eligible firms will be published before FTSE’s semi-annual index review in September.

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