The upgrading of emerging market standing by London stock market subsidiary FTSE Russell sets the stage for anticipated market upgrades by MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), fostering increased participation in foreign capital influx, said insiders.

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) is confident of achieving the goal of upgrading the country's stock market status by 2025.

The Vietnamese stock market witnessed a big wave of net withdrawals by foreign investors at a total value of US$2 billion in the first half of 2024.

The stock market experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, with major stocks also suffering significant losses. Consequently, the VN-Index witnessed its third consecutive day of significant drops.

The Vietnamese market opened the new week negatively as the VN-Index decreased sharply, while foreign investors showed signs of bottom fishing.

The domestic stock market has witnessed a notable withdrawal of foreign capital as investors cannot see many new compelling factors in Việt Nam compared to the past, or relative to other investment destinations, said insiders.

Even though domestic rice exports experienced growth in both production volume and value in the first quarter of 2024, stocks in the industry still struggled due to several reasons.