Reform progress toward FTSE EM inclusion

Reform progress toward FTSE EM inclusion

The Interim Country Classification - Mar 2026 will be released after the US market closes on 7 Apr, 2026. This important announcement will determine whether Vietnam is included in the FTSE EM index baskets, as scheduled for Sep 2026. Vietnam is advancing reforms to keep the upgrade on track, marking a key turning point that could attract stronger passive and active foreign inflows while enhancing its investment appeal. At a projected FTSE weighting of 0.22%–0.34%, Vietnam could attract USD313mn–485mn in passive inflows, plus additional active inflows, with many large, liquid blue chips likely to benefit from EM index inclusion.