Vietnam is upgraded to FTSE Russell's secondary emerging-market index, prompting expectations of inflows
According to Nikkei Asia, 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. Vanguard pledged $2.5 billion as investors welcomed the upgrade, with SSI conference speakers in Hanoi on Sept. 19 ahead of the change.
