Vietnam's dream of upgrading its status has officially come true, marking a significant milestone as the nation sheds its constraints and steps into the secondary emerging market classification. This new chapter places Vietnam alongside countries renowned for their remarkable economic growth trajectories.
At dawn on October 8th, FTSE Russell announced the upgrade of Vietnam's stock market to Secondary Emerging Market status. This reclassification will officially take effect on September 21, 2026, following the mid-year review in March 2026.