Hanoi: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a reception on September 17 for CEO of FTSE Russell Fiona Bassett and a delegation of global investment organisations who are on a working trip to Vietnam. PM Hung highly valued FTSE Russell's role in monitoring, assessing, reviewing, and supporting the Vietnamese stock market, as well as in fostering its development toward greater transparency and efficiency in alignment with international standards.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting underscored the importance of international collaboration in enhancing Vietnam's financial market framework. FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, has committed to providing comprehensive support to Vietnam as the country aims to elevate its stock market to meet international benchmarks. The discussions focused on strategies to improve market infrastructure and investor confidence, which are considered crucial for Vietnam's economic growth.