The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister has signed Resolution 15/2026/NQ-CP, temporarily suspending Decree 46/2026/NĐ-CP and Resolution 66.13/2026/NQ-CP, which detail the implementation of the Food Safety Law and product registration. During this suspension, the older Decree 15/2018/NĐ-CP will remain in effect, providing regulatory continuity for businesses until an amended Food Safety Law is enacted.
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.
The VN-Index recorded its largest single-day point increase in history, boosting the wealth of Vietnamese billionaires, primarily driven by FTSE Russell's confirmation of Vietnam's market upgrade. While a positive outlook is expected for early April, SSI Securities predicts a market slowdown later in the month due to seasonal factors, profit-taking, and rising costs.
The Vietnamese government has postponed the implementation of stricter food safety regulations (Decree 46 and Resolution 66) until a revised law is enacted, reverting to Decree 15/2018. This decision aims to resolve widespread bottlenecks and congestion at ports caused by the new regulations and lack of clear guidance.
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