profound shift being felt in nations wealth management

Profound shift being felt in nation’s wealth management

Global asset management is experiencing a significant shift from traditional to emerging markets, with Vietnam poised to become a new goldmine for the industry.
mobilising efficient capital for biodiversity positive economy

Mobilising efficient capital for biodiversity-positive economy

Biodiversity loss affects every single aspect of life, including economic activities and the financial system. This is because many economic and financial activities depend on ecosystem services which are threatened due to the unprecedented global biodiversity loss, according to a trailblazing report published by the World Bank in 2023 which investigated the biodiversity risks of the banking systems in 20 emerging markets.
more issuances approved to bolster securities capital

More issuances approved to bolster securities capital

Vietnamese securities firms are rapidly raising capital to enhance financial capacity, gearing up for market shifts and the expected upgrade to emerging market status.
vietnams road to emerging market status

Vietnam’s road to emerging market status

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) started asking for feedback at the end of March on a draft circular aimed at upgrading Vietnam's stock market to 'emerging' status.
vietnam in waiting list for market upgrade to secondary emerging

Vietnam in waiting list for market upgrade to secondary emerging

Vietnam remains in the watch list for a possible reclassification from frontier to secondary emerging market status, according to FTSE Russel’s Country Classification review in March.
agms likely to address market boost

AGMs likely to address market boost

With the AGM season approaching, corporate governance takes centre stage once again for Vietnamese listed companies, especially amid Vietnam’s push to transition from a frontier to an emerging market.
tourism is expected to make a breakthrough in 2024

Tourism is expected to make a breakthrough in 2024

Challenges need to be resolved to accelerate the full recovery process of tourism, and confidently compete with emerging markets in the region. Nguyen Trung Khanh, chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, discussed with VIR’s Tra My the growth drivers for the industry in 2024.
strategic positioning vital to upgrade vietnam

Strategic positioning vital to upgrade Vietnam

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has been working towards upgrading the stock market from a frontier to an emerging market, attracting notable international investor interest.
3 billion fund launched for renewables projects in emerging markets

$3 billion fund launched for renewables projects in emerging markets

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced the launch of the Growth Markets Fund II (GMF) on December 4 during COP28 in Dubai.
vietnam targets market upgrade to boost global investment profile

Vietnam targets market upgrade to boost global investment profile

Vietnam's government and financial regulators are actively pursuing reforms to meet international settlement standards, aiming for an upgrade from a frontier to an emerging market to attract significant global investment and strengthen the nation's credit standing.
vietnam closer to emerging market status

Vietnam closer to emerging market status

Vietnam’s decade-long quest to transition from a frontier to an emerging securities market underscores the pressing need for technological, regulatory, and risk management reforms to foster a robust and investor-centric ecosystem.
korean exchange system overhaul around the corner

Korean Exchange system overhaul around the corner

Vietnam’s stock market anticipates significant advancements with the impending launch of the Korea Exchange system, set to enhance market capabilities and potentially transition Vietnam from a frontier to an emerging market.
vietnam aims to elevate its stock market conference

Vietnam aims to elevate its stock market: conference

At a Hong Kong-based conference, industry leaders highlighted Vietnam's aspirations to achieve emerging market status, acknowledging both its compelling economic trajectory and the challenges it faces.
singapores gic sets sights on vietnam india and indonesia

Singapore's GIC sets sights on Vietnam, India, and Indonesia

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is shifting its investment strategy to focus more on emerging markets like India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The move was prompted by escalating tensions between the United States and China in a bid to navigate potential trade and capital flow restrictions.
vietnam looks for catalyst to upgrade market status

Vietnam looks for catalyst to upgrade market status

In a bid to elevate Vietnam to an emerging market status, the State Securities Commission is set to engage with global rating agencies in Hong Kong next month, seeking to boost foreign investment and diversify financial instruments.