FTSE Russell Plans to Elevate Vietnam to Emerging Market Status by 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 08 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Vietnam's Market Upgrade: FTSE Russell will upgrade Vietnam to "secondary emerging market" status effective September 21, 2026, potentially unlocking up to $6 billion in foreign investment.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, Vietnam's benchmark VN Index reached a record high, with analysts predicting a 15%-20% upside in the index over the next 12-18 months.
Analyst Views on VNAM
Wall Street analysts forecast VNAM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VNAM is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
