FPT in Top 5 S&P Vietnam 10 Index

Standard & Poor's, the world's leading index provider, today announced the launch of the S&P Vietnam 10 Index to provide global investors with tradable exposure to the largest and most liquid companies in Vietnam.

24/09/2008

The S&P Vietnam 10 Index comprises 10 leading Vietnamese companies that meet size, liquidity, tradability and foreign ownership requirements. Robin Lo, Senior Director, Standard & Poor's Index Services said: "The index will provide international investors with access and tradable exposure to the Vietnamese equity markets."

Sectors represented in the S&P Vietnam Index include Consumer Discretionary, Energy, Financials, Industrials, Information Technology, Materials and Utilities.

FPT Corp, a representative from Information Technology, is in Top 5 S&P Vietnam 10 Index. Next four companies from Petroleum are Petroleum Technical Services Corporation, PetroVietnam Drilling & Well, PetroVietnam Fert & Chemicals and PetroVietnam Insurance JSC.

To be eligible for inclusion in the S&P Vietnam Index, companies must have a float-adjusted market capitalization above US$ 50 million and a three-month average daily trading value above US$ 250 thousand. Each eligible stock must trade on the local Vietnam exchanges. The index is rebalanced quarterly to reflect current liquidity and foreign investment restrictions. Availability of shares for foreign investors is reviewed on a monthly basis.