FTSE Russell Upgrade Boosts Vietnam's Capital Market Profile

The upgrade of Vietnam’s stock market by FTSE Russell from Frontier to Secondary Emerging Market opens up new opportunities to attract capital and greater participation from international investors, said State Securities Commission (SSC) Chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong. Addressing a seminar on restructuring capital mobilisation channels hosted by the Finance and Investment newspaper on July 15, Bui Hoang Hai, Vice Chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), said the domestic economy continues to face considerable external challenges in 2026, including the effects from the Middle East conflict. A total of 117 Vietnamese stocks were added to the GEIS, with securities companies accounting for nearly 15%. Investors are drawing a clearer distinction between economies driven by cyclical growth and those capable of converting growth momentum into sustainable, risk-adjusted returns. The initiatives included incentives for passengers to use electric Green SM vehicles to travel to the airport, fuel and emissions optimisation, adjustments to onboard products, and encouraging more responsible tavel choices. Meey Global is a holding company primarily conducting its operations through its main subsidiary, Meey Land Group Joint Stock Company ("Meey Land"), a data and technology-driven property technology (PropTech) company founded in 2019 in Vietnam. The growing number of exporters shows that Vietnam’s automobile industry is entering a new stage of development. However, international markets also present major challenges related to localisation, supporting industries, technological capabilities, human resources and country-specific technical standards. Within the broader ASEAN-China relationship, Vietnam-China trade and investment cooperation has provided strong momentum and played a key role in connecting markets and production chains, with substantive cooperation advancing across multiple areas. Ho Chi Minh City will implement a range of tasks and solutions to enhance business competitiveness, promote sustainable exports, expand markets, and enable local businesses to engage more deeply in global value and supply chains. The move is also expected to contribute to the development of Ho Chi Minh City as a regional hub for trade, logistics and international economic integration. Once a product goes digital, it can transcend geography entirely. Consumers no longer need to visit a store or craft village in person to learn where a product comes from, how it's made, or whether it's worth buying. They can do all of that, and decide to buy, from a screen. Vietnam may remain the growth leader in Southeast Asia in the 2026-2035 period, according to a report released by the US’s Bain & Company and Singapore’s DBS Bank and Vriens & Partners on September 16. The south-central province of Khanh Hoa on September 16 announced investment approval decisions and investment registration certificates for five projects worth nearly 10.82 trillion VND (415.96 million USD), including three industrial park infrastructure projects and two foreign-invested ones. Financial leasing can provide medium- and long-term financing, cover up to 100% of equipment costs and use revenue generated from equipment operations to service lease payments. The Northern Industry and Trade Fair - Bac Ninh 2026 features more than 222 booths with over 200 participating organisations and businesses, showcasing and introducing industrial and trade products from provinces and cities in the region, One Commune One Product (OCOP) items, typical rural industrial products, traditional craft village products, signature products of businesses, as well as regional trade, tourism and food products. More than 300 products from Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Hung Yen, Son La, Thai Nguyen and Phu Tho were showcased during a livestream session held by the Bac Ninh Farmers' Union, ranging from traditional foods, agricultural products and medicinal herbs to natural products, OCOP goods, handicrafts and craft village products. Mooncake stalls on city streets, in shops and inside malls are busier than usual. Retailers have expanded display space, moved products to more visible spots, and rolled out promotions to push sales through the season's final days. According to the Ministry of Finance, State budget revenue in the first eight months of 2026 was estimated at 2.02 quadrillion VND (77.7 billion USD), equivalent to 80% of the annual estimate and up 16% year-on-year. Domestic revenue reached 1.75 quadrillion VND, accounting for 86.6% of total revenue and rising 16.6%. The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,632 VND/USD on September 17, up 6 VND from the previous day. An Austrian official proposed that the two sides step up exchanges through the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and hold online technical meetings for experts to share information and discuss issues of common interest. The Vietnamese participants are showcasing a wide range of products, including beverages, fresh and dried fruit, processed foods, instant foods and dipping sauces, while seeking distribution partners, expanding their market presence and increasing brand recognition in the country. VietnamPrintPack 2026 serves as a hub connecting the supply chain, showcasing breakthrough solutions in automation, digital printing, radio-frequency identification (RFID)-integrated smart packaging, and eco-friendly materials across Vietnam's industrial landscape. In the list of wind power projects included in the revised Power Development Plan VIII, Quang Tri has 30 projects with a combined capacity of 2,609 MW incorporated into the plan, bringing the total number of planned wind power projects in the province to 77. China and Vietnam are geographically close, sharing mountains and rivers, as well as many cultural similarities and complementary agricultural resources. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.