Hanoi, April 10 -- FTSE Russell's mid-term review has reaffirmed that Vietnam remains on track for an upgrade from frontier to secondary emerging market status, paving the way for increased passive and active international capital inflows.

The inclusion of Vietnamese equities in global FTSE indices from this September is expected to improve market liquidity, enhance the country's global standing, and open up long-term investment opportunities, reflecting the market's growing maturity and integration.

Bui Van Huy, Deputy General Director of FIDT Investment Consulting and Asset Management JSC, said the March review was largely procedural, confirming progress rather than introducing new decisions. However, it holds long-term structural sig...