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Probably the most accessible way is to use an exchange-traded fund (ETF). There are many EM and single country ETFs. (Full disclosure: I own DGS.)
Another way would be to have an account at Interactive Brokers, but check with them and see if they can do trades on foreign exchanges. I believe they can.
Does Myanmar still only have one single company that has publicly traded stock? Nope, there are now 3 companies listed.
A lot of online discount US based brokers only provide access to high volume markets like the NYSE, Euronext etc ..
You'll probably need a more high-end broker if you want to buy specific stocks in the more exotic emerging markets. A large international bank may be able to hook you up, Goldman Sachs for sure.
Some emerging market companies have multiple listings though, some bigger Chinese stocks for example, or Korean companies like Samsung.
At Vanguard, use VWO or VEMAX for broad emerging markets.
It would be highly speculative and a lot more risk, but if you want exposure to Vietnam, there is at least one ETF (don't know about MF. Google it). Top 3 Vietnam ETFs (VNM, FRN) | Investopedia