Vietnam enters FTSE Russell emerging-market index, opening door to billions in inflows

Nikkei Asia · 4 hours ago
Vietnam enters FTSE Russell emerging-market index, opening door to billions in inflows
  • Vietnam's stock market entered FTSE Russell's secondary emerging-market ranks on Monday, capping a yearslong effort to meet the index provider's criteria.
  • The upgrade opens the door to billions of dollars from global investors, with Vanguard pledging $2.5bn as investors welcomed the move.
  • Investors noted that reforms in Vietnam's market continue even after the index inclusion.

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Vietnam's stock market entered FTSE Russell's secondary emerging-market ranks on Monday, capping a yearslong effort to meet the index provider's criteria and opening the door to billions of dollars from global investors.Nikkei Asia
Vanguard pledges $2.5bn as investors welcome upgrade, while noting that reforms continueNikkei Asia
Investors say the move could attract fresh foreign capital.Nikkei Asia

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