Overview

Vietnam has been upgraded to Secondary Emerging Market status, positioning its stock market for accelerated growth amid robust macro fundamentals.

Economic Fundamentals

In 2025 Vietnam’s GDP expanded by 8.02%, lifting per‑capita income to roughly USD 5,026 and moving the country into the upper‑middle‑income bracket. Total trade turnover exceeded USD 930 billion, generating a surplus of over USD 20 billion. Foreign direct investment remains strong, placing Vietnam among the 15 largest FDI recipients among developing economies, with inflows increasingly directed toward advanced technology, smart manufacturing and the digital economy.

Reform Agenda (2024‑2026)

The government introduced strategic resolutions covering science and technology, digital transformation, private‑sector development, energy security and human‑capital enhancement, forming a long‑term framework for higher productivity and global integration.

Capital‑Market Reforms

Key measures include a non‑prefunding mechanism for foreign investors, relaxation of foreign‑ownership caps, and a requirement for bilingual disclosure of information, all intended to lower entry barriers and align Vietnam’s market with international emerging‑market standards. In May 2025 the KRX trading platform was launched, providing the technical base for future intraday trading and regulated short‑selling. A Central Counterparty Clearing (CCP) system is under development to improve settlement efficiency and market safety.

Investor Outreach

Vietnam has intensified promotion through investment conferences in New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore, seeking to attract long‑term institutional capital.

Outlook

The roadmap targets MSCI Emerging Market inclusion in the near term and advancement to Advanced Emerging Market classification by 2030, supported by continued legal reforms, further liberalisation of foreign‑ownership limits, new financial products and higher corporate‑governance standards.

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