FTSE Russell official: Upgrade is just the start. What must Vietnam do to draw more foreign capital?
Economy 11:23 03/11/2026Following its upgrade to secondary emerging market status, Vietnam's stock market has a chance to attract more international capital. But to raise its weighting in global indices and hold on to long-term capital, Vietnam must keep removing foreign ownership barriers, improve market access and deepen the market, according to a FTSE Russell official.
US financial giants enter Vietnam as billion-dollar capital flows take shape
Economy 14:01 27/09/2026Vietnam’s stock market has officially entered FTSE Russell’s secondary emerging-market category, while some of the world’s largest U.S. financial institutions, including Vanguard, BlackRock, and JPMorgan Chase, are establishing an increasingly visible presence in the country.
Fed rate hike adds pressure but may not derail Vietnam stocks
Economy 21:02 18/09/2026The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed)’s rate hikes do not always spell trouble for Vietnam’s stock market, with historical data showing that domestic growth, interest rates, and particularly exchange-rate movements often matter more.
Foreign investors net buy $59M in Vietnamese stocks ahead of FTSE upgrade
Economy 22:12 15/09/2026After a prolonged selling streak, foreign investors turned net buyers of Vietnamese equities on Monday and Tuesday, recording more than VND1.54 trillion (US$59.4 million) in net purchases, with buying concentrated in stocks set to join FTSE Russell’s indices.
Rising global bond yields revive carry-trade concerns for Vietnam’s stock market
Economy 14:31 14/09/2026Rising U.S. and Japanese bond yields are putting pressure on global capital flows, raising risks for emerging markets such as Vietnam through exchange rates, foreign investment and stock valuations.
VN-Index tumbles 34 points as broad sell-off hits Vietnam stocks
Economy 19:27 11/09/2026Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 34.02 points, or 1.86 percent, on Friday as heavy selling swept across banking, securities, real estate and consumer stocks, pushing the index below the 1,800-point mark.
Nasdaq sees growing potential in Vietnam’s stock market
Economy 17:58 27/08/2026Vietnam is seeking to attract greater international investor participation following its upgrade to FTSE Russell's Secondary Emerging Market status, as regulators step up cooperation with Nasdaq.
Vietnam now has 10 listed firms with over $38bn in assets
Economy 15:05 26/08/2026Vietnam’s stock market now has 10 listed companies with total assets of at least VND1 quadrillion (US$38 billion) each following the release of their second-quarter financial statements, with banks accounting for eight of them.
Foreign funds buy nearly 5mn more PNJ shares after diamond case findings in Vietnam
Economy 16:42 25/08/2026A group of foreign investors affiliated with T. Rowe Price Associates has purchased more than 4.85 million additional shares of Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ), raising its stake in the Vietnamese jewelry retailer to 6.02 percent.
Which Vietnamese stocks made it into FTSE’s global equity indexes?
Economy 09:50 22/08/2026FTSE Russell has identified 117 Vietnamese stocks for inclusion in its global equity index series from September 21, 2026, with 27 set to enter the FTSE All-Cap and six to join the FTSE All-World Index.
24 funds exit Vietnam’s PNJ stock as retail investors step in
Economy 18:04 21/08/2026Domestic individual investors emerged as the main buyers of PNJ shares during a sharp sell-off in July, when 24 investment funds fully exited their positions and the jeweler’s share price lost more than half its value.
Foreign investor group becomes major shareholder in Vietnam’s jeweler PNJ
Economy 19:08 19/08/2026A group of five foreign investment funds has increased its stake in Vietnamese jeweler PNJ to 5.04 percent, officially becoming a major shareholder just days before the firm closes its shareholder list for an extraordinary general meeting.