(Feb 4): Vietnam will allow foreign investors to trade through global brokerages directly instead of with local firms, a step aimed at improving market accessibility as the country prepares for an upgrade to emerging-market status from FTSE Russell. The Southeast Asian nation in October clinched a long-awaited upgrade from frontier status by FTSE Russell. The new regulation also stipulates that there are no limitations on the types of securities eligible for non-prefunding trading. Foreign securities investment fund management companies are also permitted to open two trading accounts, one for proprietary trading and another for client asset management, according to the statement. This clarification enhances transparency, improves risk segregation and supports more effective supervision of foreign asset managers operating in Vietnam.

Source: The Edge Markets February 04, 2026 02:45 UTC