- A company based in Sapporo is expanding its operations into Southeast Asia, with specific targets including Vietnam and establishing a joint venture in Singapore.
- SAMA is expanding its market reach by providing access to business opportunities in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Vietnam's Stock Market Upgraded to Secondary Emerging Market Status
What happened
Vietnam's stock market was upgraded by FTSE Russell from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market status, aligning with the country's strategy to develop its securities market through 2030. An Asia Securities Forum is scheduled for September 30 to October 3, focusing on investment prospects and capital mobilization strategies in Vietnam. The forum will also address standards like ESG and green finance.
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Why it matters
The market upgrade is expected to provide more opportunities for Vietnam to access international capital, although the Vietnam Association of Securities Business stated that the upgrade alone is not sufficient to attract large-scale, long-term investment. The event highlights regional efforts by countries like Malaysia and Vietnam to improve capital market quality and attract foreign investment.
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Who's involved
- VietnamThe country whose stock market was upgraded and is hosting the securities forum.
- MalaysiaA country participating in regional studies to upgrade capital markets.
- SingaporeA regional market whose gateway role may be challenged by Vietnam's upgrade.
- ThailandA regional market whose liquidity advantage is compared to Vietnam's growth.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- VietnamSpeculative
Vietnam might see increased international investment and capital flow into its financial sector.
- Association of Southeast Asian NationsSpeculative
ASEAN might benefit from enhanced regional capital attractiveness and improved economic standing.
- SingaporeSpeculative
Singapore might face increased regional capital competition for investment and market share.
Keep exploring
Part of
SAMA is expanding its market reach by providing access to business opportunities in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.Also in this story
- A venture studio, Monsoon Ventures, has launched in Singapore and is targeting priority markets across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
- Ramco Systems, a company, is providing payroll services across seven markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.
- Samsung Wallet and Maybank are expanding cross-border QR payment services into Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand.
The entities involved
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Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia
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Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia
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Singapore
sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia
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Thailand
country in Southeast Asia
Related events
- Market growth potential is being discussed, noting key home markets and liquidity flows through Singapore, involving entities like Maybank, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
- Macau is promoting shared development opportunities with Hengqin while exploring market potential and strengthening ties with Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- Tô Lâm led a high-level diplomatic roadshow to global investors to seek confidence for Vietnam's capital market taps.
- The fund industry in Vietnam is currently facing maturity challenges related to capital flows.
- Investor base exposure to foreign markets involving Singapore, China, and Japan was noted on August 1, 2026.