VNM is the closest ETF that one can get to its stock markets. About 50% of its components lies in real estate and financial institutions. Like all emerging markets, these are the sectors that drives the economy. Banks liberalised, lend more money out, developers borrowed cheaply, build projects to attract investors, bringing local economy up.
From lowering of its corporate tax from 25% to 22%, Vietnam has come a long way. It's reform is gaining traction and I believe 2020 and beyond will be shining brightly on VNM.