THE YEAR AHEAD 2026

VELOCITY

07:00 AM - 12:00 AM

14.04.2026 | Thiskyhall Sala, HCMC

450+

Participants, including

. Exporting & manufacturing companies: textile, agriculture & aquaculture, home appliances, electronics, wood, plastics . Board members, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs
. FDIs and multinational corporations . Industry associations, chambers of commerce . Investors, analysts, and policy advisors

350+

Leading Enterprise

High-profile voices include policymakers, senior government officials, top business executives, leading economists, and influential think tank experts.

30+

Speakers

High-profile voices include policymakers, senior government officials, top business executives, leading economists, and influential think tank experts.

Overview

Vietnam has demonstrated extraordinary resilience across its history. In moments of global uncertainty, whether war, trade tensions, policy reform, or economic pressure, its 100-million-strong nation has shown an ability not only to withstand disruption, but to adapt and emerge stronger.

Despite persistent headwinds in 2025, from geopolitical tensions to tariff pressure and domestic restructuring, Vietnam continues to stand out as a bright spot in a clouded global outlook.

As the country enters 2026, a new chapter unfolds. A restructured government leadership, a shifting geopolitical order, and tightening financial conditions are testing the limits of resilience—of the economy, of enterprises, and of Vietnam’s position in global value chains. The central question emerges: How will Vietnam defend its resilience and convert it into meaningful growth in 2026?

Morning Coffee

Start the day with curated conversations, connecting event participants, policymakers, and leading voices from business, finance, technology, and investment in a relaxed, high-level setting.

VIP Lounge

An exclusive space for selected leaders, investors, and policymakers to engage in candid, forward-looking discussions on Vietnam’s economy and its global positioning.

Business Matching

An invitation-only program connecting decision-makers, investors, and corporates by shared priorities, enabling focused conversations and practical collaboration outcomes.

Tea Break

An opportunity to refresh, expand your network, and engage in meaningful dialogue as  decision-makers exchange insights with leaders from business, finance, and government.

Private Lunch

An exclusive, private or semi-private lunch designed to enable high-level conversations, strategic exchanges, and relationship building away from the main conference flow.

BAM Studios

An exclusive space capturing the event’s most critical insights through in-depth interviews and high-level conversations with speakers, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Highlight Numbers Last Event

9 +

Speakers

Representatives from multilateral organizations and international institutions

Business leaders, CEOs, founders, and senior executives from various industries

Investors and financial decision-makers across diverse sectors

Entrepreneurs and innovation leaders

Influential figures shaping culture, society, and the global conversation

450+

9 +

Participants

Global CEOs, C-level executives, board members, and senior decision-makers from various industries

Startup founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders of next-generation businesses across diverse sectors

Investors and capital allocators operating across multiple industries

International and national policymakers, along with government representatives

Influential voices shaping thought leadership across academia, media, culture, sports, and society

99 +

Participants

Global CEOs, C-level executives, board members, and senior decision-makers from various industries

Startup founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders of next-generation businesses across diverse sectors

Investors and capital allocators operating across multiple industries

International and national policymakers, along with government representatives

Influential voices shaping thought leadership across academia, media, culture, sports, and society

Editorial Pillars

Resilience

Before Headwind

Vietnam faces stronger headwinds in 2026: uncertain export tariffs, prolonged monetary tightening, and a firm U.S. dollar pressuring FX stability and corporate balance sheets. These challenges test the resilience of Vietnamese enterprises, demanding sharper risk management and more diversified strategies to maintain competitiveness in a volatile global landscape.

The New Normal

With Growth

Despite uncertainty, Vietnam’s growth momentum is supported by accelerating public investment, deeper FDI–domestic linkages, and the rise of green, digital, and AI-driven transformation. Expanding energy capacity will be critical to sustain industrial growth. The new normal calls for innovation, productivity upgrades, and long-term competitiveness across the economy.

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08:00 AM - 12:00 AM | 03.04.2026

Thiskyhall Sala, HCMC

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07:30

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08:30

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Check-in & Registration/Networking

08:30

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08:35

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Opening Remarks

Duration:

5 minutes

Diễn giả

Nguyen Tran Tue

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam

08:35

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08:40

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The New World Orders

De-globalization, Geopolitics, and the New Competition Map

Duration

5 minutes

Speakers

James Cheo

 

Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia

 

HSBC

 

Daniel F. Nguyen

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Buena Vista Management LP

 

Clément Riou

 

Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking

 

Citi

Moderator:

Soraya Permatasari

 

Executive Producer

 

Bloomberg Media Partnership

08:40

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09:10

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Vietnam Within Supernations

Navigating U.S.–China Dynamics and the Strategic Umbrella of Japan, Korea, and Singapore

Duration

30 minutes

Speakers

James Cheo

 

Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia

 

HSBC

 

Daniel F. Nguyen

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Buena Vista Management LP

 

Clément Riou

 

Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking

 

Citi

Moderator:

Soraya Permatasari

 

Executive Producer

 

Bloomberg Media Partnership

08:45

AM

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09:50

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Closing Remarks

Duration:

5 minutes

Diễn giả

Nguyen Tran Tue

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam

09:10

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09:20

AM

Escaping the Middle-Income Trap

Lessons from Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore—and What Vietnam Must Do Differently

Duration

10 minutes

Speakers

James Cheo

 

Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia

 

HSBC

 

Daniel F. Nguyen

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Buena Vista Management LP

 

Clément Riou

 

Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking

 

Citi

Moderator:

Soraya Permatasari

 

Executive Producer

 

Bloomberg Media Partnership

NETWORKING BREAK

09:40

AM

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10:10

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Accelerating Local Enterprise Integration Into FDIs

R&D Upgrading, Technology Transfer, and Real Spillover Effects

Duration

30 minutes

Speakers

James Cheo

 

Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia

 

HSBC

 

Daniel F. Nguyen

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Buena Vista Management LP

 

Clément Riou

 

Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking

 

Citi

Moderator:

Soraya Permatasari

 

Executive Producer

 

Bloomberg Media Partnership

10:10

AM

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10:15

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Redefining the New Normal in Vietnam

High Interest Rates, De-dollarization, Green Transition, AI, Aging, and Public Investment

Duration

5 minutes

Speakers

James Cheo

 

Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia

 

HSBC

 

Daniel F. Nguyen

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Buena Vista Management LP

 

Clément Riou

 

Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking

 

Citi

Moderator:

Soraya Permatasari

 

Executive Producer

 

Bloomberg Media Partnership

10:15

AM

-

10:45

AM

Resilience Through Transformation

How Vietnamese Businesses Adapt, Upgrade, and Compete

Duration

30 minutes

Speakers

James Cheo

 

Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia

 

HSBC

 

Daniel F. Nguyen

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Buena Vista Management LP

 

Clément Riou

 

Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking

 

Citi

Moderator:

Soraya Permatasari

 

Executive Producer

 

Bloomberg Media Partnership

10:45

AM

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10:50

AM

Closing Remarks

Duration:

5 minutes

Diễn giả

Nguyen Tran Tue

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam

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