The SSC would continue to improve the regulatory framework, strengthen disclosure and corporate governance, enhance product quality and diversity, broaden the investor base and make the market more accessible to foreign investors.
The milestone followed years of effort and reflected the significant transformation of one of Southeast Asia''s fastest-growing economies, supported by the development of Việt Nam''s capital market.
Việt Nam is a dynamic market with considerable potential to continue attracting interest from US investors as well as global investors, said Nasdaq Vice Chairman Robert H. McCooey Jr.
Experts noted that inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index does not necessarily ensure sustained growth, as market trends are more heavily influenced by macroeconomic dynamics.
AGMs are emerging as a key test of corporate governance in Việt Nam, with transparency, dialogue and clear commitments increasingly shaping investor confidence and long-term market credibility.
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in collaboration with the UK Embassy, held a workshop in Hà Nội on Monday to unveil a green bond disclosure handbook designed to boost transparency and advance the green finance market.
The VN-Index could see a 15–20 per cent upside over the next 12–18 months following Việt Nam’s market upgrade, according to VinaCapital Fund Management JSC.
The upgrade is expected to take effect on September 21, 2026, subject to an interim assessment in March 2026 to confirm Việt Nam’s progress in improving market access through global brokers.