market upgrade prospects favourable

Market upgrade prospects favourable

Under a favourable economic backdrop, multiple trade agreements, and supportive fiscal and monetary policies, Vietnam’s economic recovery is expected to remain strong. Minh Le, Tran Nguyen, and Hoa Tran, analysts from Mirae Asset Securities, write about the country’s prospects and how Vietnam could be a potential candidate for an emerging market upgrade by 2022.
could vietnam benefit from 19 trillion us fiscal stimulus package

Could Vietnam benefit from $1.9 trillion US fiscal stimulus package?

The $1.9 trillion US fiscal stimulus package waiting for approval will likely have positive spill-over effects on emerging markets. Vietnam expects to see the largest benefits in exports and the securities market.
lodgis hospitality investment to drive acdl and ho tram strip to new heights

Lodgis Hospitality investment to drive ACDL and Ho Tram Strip to new heights

In recent years, Ho Tram has emerged as one of the most attractive Vietnamese tourist destinations. One of the high-profile developers in this fast emerging market is Asian Coast Development (ACDL) which controls the 164-hectare Ho Tram Strip integrated resort.
mastercard lending momentum to unfolding digital payments landscape

Mastercard lending momentum to unfolding digital payments landscape

Cashless payments are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory globally and regionally, highlighted by COVID-19 and governors expediting digital transformation. Safdar Khan, division president of Mastercard’s emerging markets in Southeast Asia department, shared with Celine Luu what key trends will shape the payment industry and how Mastercard creates a secure and convenient ecosystem to deliver seamless, top-notch contactless services to their customers.
phat dat real estate development corporation proposed to msci frontier market 100 index

Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation proposed to MSCI Frontier Market 100 index

Recently, world-leading index research and analysis organisation Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), has proposed the inclusion of Phat Dat Real Estate Development JSC (HSX: PDR) in the MSCI Frontier Market 100 index within their most recent October report. PDR is amongst the two new entries to Vietnam's Top 28 listed companies in the index following Kuwait’s promotion to Emerging Market category. Until October 28, Phat Dat's market capitalisation has reached VND15.625 trillion ($679.35 million).
uk managers speak of vietnam investment prospects

UK managers speak of Vietnam investment prospects

Financial website wealthbriefingasia.com published an article on October 28 outlining the views of several UK-based asset management figures regarding future investment prospects in Vietnam.
ftse russell keeps vietnam at secondary emerging market level

FTSE Russell keeps Vietnam at secondary emerging market level

Vietnam remains a secondary emerging market following the latest market re-classification by the British analytics and data solution provider FTSE Russell.
real estate developers interested in emerging markets

Real estate developers interested in emerging markets

There is a trend of real estate developers moving their investments from big cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to other localities, experts have said.
stability the pillar for thrust to emerging market spot

Stability the pillar for thrust to emerging market spot

Despite remarkable progress, Vietnam’s stock market still has much room for improvement, especially to become an appealing destination for overseas funds.
vietnam inching towards msci emerging market index status

Vietnam inching towards MSCI emerging market index status

Despite not yet being upgraded on the MSCI watch-list for emerging markets, Vietnam is poised to become the largest constituent of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index, replacing Kuwait. Matthew Smith, head of Research at Yuanta Securities shared his view with VIR’s Luu Huong on potential benefits and challenges for the domestic stock market.
vietnam outperforms among asias frontier sovereigns fitch ratings

Vietnam outperforms among Asia’s frontier sovereigns: Fitch Ratings

Vietnam is positioned to stand out among Asia’s frontier and emerging markets this year with its economic resilience and success in bringing the coronavirus outbreak under control, says Fitch Ratings.
vietnam and southeast asia to rebound in 2021 after muted first half of 2020

Vietnam and Southeast Asia to rebound in 2021 after muted first half of 2020

Most Southeast Asian economies are likely falling into recession in the first half of 2020 due to the severe impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a fresh report commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Growth, however, is expected to spring back to an average 8 per cent in 2021, supported by fiscal stimulus packages and monetary easing.
new approach vaunted for vietnams market strategy

New approach vaunted for Vietnam’s market strategy

Frenetic swings have whipsawed the economy and led to a global capital outflow of emerging markets that could otherwise open the door for the Vietnamese equity market. 
vietnam required to wait in line for desired msci market status

Vietnam required to wait in line for desired MSCI market status

Postponement of Kuwait’s upgrade to the MSCI’s Frontier Emerging Market Index is being called a blow for Vietnam, with large-cap firms being among the biggest beneficiaries when the process is eventually pushed through.
asia pacifics 2020 infrastructure developments hit full throttle

Asia-Pacific’s 2020 infrastructure developments hit full throttle

Over the past year, several factors have influenced the need for changes to infrastructure planning and delivery, such as rising socio-political changes and fast-evolving tech innovations that create both opportunities and risks, as well as new difficulties associated with developed and emerging markets and new capital flow and investment models.