MarketsOne-party state has removed foreign hurdles to join emerging market fundsThe upgrade decision by FTSE would put Vietnam on par with China, India, the Philippines and Indonesia. (File photo by Suzu Takahashi)LIEN HOANGApril 8, 2026 11:56 JSTHO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam will be marked as an emerging market from Sept. 21, according to index provider FTSE Russell, allowing billions in foreign funds to stream into the stock market.