Vietnam confident in stock market upgrade this October

Analysts estimate that an upgrade could attract an additional USD 5–7 billion in foreign investment from global funds. FTSE Russell has kept Vietnam on its watchlist for several years, and the forthcoming annual review is widely expected to confirm the reclassification.

Vietnam’s stock market currently lists about 1,600 companies with a total capitalization exceeding USD 320 billion, equal to nearly 74% of the nation’s GDP. Average daily trading value is around USD 1.5 billion. Despite a sharp 20% decline in April 2025 following global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the market has rebounded strongly and gained over 30% so far this year.

If upgraded, Vietnam will join the secondary emerging markets group, with its weighting in FTSE indices increased gradually to allow smoother capital inflows. The move is expected to boost Vietnam’s appeal to international investors and strengthen the long-term sustainability of its capital market.