FTSE Russell has announced plans to upgrade Vietnam to a Secondary Emerging Market by September 2026, releasing a provisional list of 30 eligible stocks for its global indices, with the banking sector prominently featured including VCB, BID, SHB, EIB, and STB. This upgrade is expected to attract increased foreign investment.
Eximbank (EIB) announced a significantly reduced 2026 pre-tax profit target of 1,515 billion VND, a sharp decline from its previous projection, following a substantial miss in 2025 earnings. The bank also plans no dividend distribution and will undergo major leadership changes at its upcoming AGM.
FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's reclassification from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status, effective September 2026, along with a detailed 4-tranche roadmap for inclusion into FTSE GEIS indices by September 2027. A reference list of 32 potential stocks, including major large-caps, was also released.
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