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To qualify for emerging market status in MSCI’s suite of indices, and maybe FTSE's too, Vietnam needs to do more to attract foreign investors. A landmark new securities law comes not before time.

Bangladesh is one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies but the growth rate is not matched by the level of foreign investment. Natural disaster remains a major drawback.

Pakistan may be an emerging market country in name, but it remains a frontier market by nature.

The case of a former Hong Kong official awaiting trial in New York is a timely reminder not to let your guard down in frontier markets.

New regulations should help the country clear up its non-performing loans, but the move has serious political and economic implications.

As China's A-share market gets its long-cherished MSCI inclusion, the experience of Pakistan after being granted emerging market status shows index inclusion may not be all that.

The island state is yet again planning to make its debut in the dollar bond market. Its chances now are better than ever.

Myanmar's stock market is on the cusp of opening the door to foreign investors. They could be forgiven for not rushing in.

Frontier markets prosper through offering uncertainty. But as Mr. Uncertainty prepares to occupy the White House, that might have less value.