A possible delay in the Vietnamese stock market’s status upgrade until next year will result in the country losing a significant catalyst to reverse the trend of foreign selling.

It takes time for foreign investors to study the new regulations and change their perception to the Vietnam’s stock market, stated a senior official at the stock market watchdog.

A transparent manner fully complied with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) will boost the development of the stock market.

The rising of domestic capital flow would boost the local market's resilience against external shock and ensure sustainable growth.