MSCI updated its indices on August 8, 2025, adding securities from China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Oman, while excluding Bangladesh.

The entities involved

• Indonesia →

  island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

  • High imports of Indonesian coal are driving up pressure on coal usage amid El Nino conditions, with power sector imports jumping 85.6%.14:31
  • A new facility in East Java is establishing itself as a primary agricultural hub to supply poultry stocks nationwide.12:47
• China →

  cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China

  • The Trump administration announced support for the NioCorp project, furthering the U.S. goal of critical mineral independence from China.14:16
  • Trade tensions with China are impacting the EU budget, while upcoming elections test the resilience of the European Union.13:48
• MSCI →

  American financial service provider

  • A sovereign fund is seeking alternative asset diversification, noting that stocks have outperformed bonds since 2024.11:54
  • MSCI financials gauge compares the performance of major banks operating in Singapore.02:14
• Vietnam →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • Vietnam and Luxembourg signed an MoU to strengthen bilateral economic ties, involving the Ministry of Finance and State Bank of Vietnam.14:45
  • Luxembourg is leading European investor in Vietnam, signing MoUs with HCMC Stock Exchange during a financial mission.14:45

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• Index surveys multiple ASEAN markets, including Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.Sep 8
• BWH Hotels expanded its portfolio across Vietnam, Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand on October 6, 2026.Wed 02:19
• Historical data from 2005 shows US portfolio holdings in China and Indian securities, with the Cayman Islands leading in US investments.Sep 1
• SSI Securities Corporation operates as a premier securities company in Vietnam.Sep 23
• Vietnam was upgraded to Secondary Emerging Market status by FTSE Russell, with the Minister of Finance acknowledging the achievements.Jun 7