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you are currently viewing:A Turning Point for Viet Nam's Capital MarketsApril 22, 2026- FTSE Russell upgraded Viet Nam's stock market from "Frontier" to "Secondary Emerging Market," unlocking an estimated US$3-5 billion in portfolio flows in the near term and up to US$25 billion by 2030. A sustained reform drive transformed Viet Nam's capital markets, opening them to global institutional investors, with the World Bank Group playing a key role through over a decade of technical support. The upgrade marks a critical milestone in Viet Nam's push for high-income status by 2045, catalyzing a shift toward deep, liquid capital markets that can mobilize private financing at scale. Source: worldbank.org |
Hang Seng Indexes Company and Korea Exchange Launch the First Co-branded HK-Korea Cross-Market Index Series to Deepen Capital Market Connectivity
March 31, 2026-Hang Seng Indexes Company ('HSIL') and Korea Exchange ('KRX') today jointly announced the launch of the Hang Seng KRX HK-Korea Index Series, marking the first co-branded cross-market index collaboration between the two organisations and a significant step in deepening capital market connectivity between Hong Kong and Korea.
Global X Australia Launches the Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF Tracking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics AUD Index
March 30, 2026- Solactive is pleased to announce the latest collaboration with Global X Australia on the launch of the Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF (ASX: HMND), which tracks the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics AUD Index. The product is designed to provide exposure to companies driving innovation in the ecosystem of humanoid robotics.
E Fund HK Launches E Fund (HK) Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index ETF Tracking the Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index
March 26, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Limited ("E Fund HK") through the launch of the E Fund (HK) Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index ETF, which tracks the Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index.
What the war in Iran means for China
March 17, 2026-China is relatively inured to the Iran conflict, but less external demand could hit its exports and its international partnerships may be undermined
The disruption to global energy flows triggered by the United States and Israel's attacks against Iran are a severe test of energy security, export resilience and geopolitical strategy for China, the world’s largest oil importer.
