Hanoi, Oct. 1 -- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang made the above statement while addressing the 31st Asia Securities Forum (ASF) Annual General Meeting which took place in Ha Noi on October 1.

Nguyen highlighted the significance of the event as it marked the first time the ASF held in Viet Nam. Recently, the Vietnamese stock market has officially joined the FTSE's Secondary Emerging Market.

With a network of 30 member organizations from 23 countries and territories across Asia and Oceania, the ASF has provided a platform for its members to share information and management and operational experience, while discussing regional and cross-border issues.

Viet Nam expects to strengthen ties with countries, international organizations a...