Overview
VIETNAM FUTURE ECONOMY SUMMIT 2026
WHERE THE NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS
From 2027 to 2030, Vietnam’s growth ambitions face a world in which access to markets, capital and technology can no longer be taken for granted. Shifting trade relationships and advances in AI raise new questions about the country’s competitive advantages, the role of its workforce and its position in global supply chains. The key question: What will it take to translate investment into higher productivity, stronger domestic businesses and lasting prosperity?
The Vietnam Future Economic Summit 2026 connects these questions with the decisions facing policymakers, investors and business leaders. From the conditions for sustained growth to the practical economics of AI, the discussion examines how Vietnam can capture more value and how its companies can prepare for what comes next. Where should they invest? How should people and technology work together? And what will make a Vietnamese business worth investing in?
The morning program, Business Forum, examines the mega trends shaping Vietnam’s economic trajectory, focusing on the evolving global landscape, macro trends and the movement of capital that will influence future growth opportunities. The afternoon program, Investment Forum, shifts from the macro factors to the realities facing businesses, exploring the strategic choices, operational challenges and capabilities companies need to build to adapt, compete and grow in the new economy in the next 3 years ahead.
Event Activities
Connection Coffee
A space where policymakers, business leaders, and investors meet and connect directly. An open and candid environment designed to encourage meaningful exchanges, share perspectives, and build relationships.
Networking Session
A professionally designed networking program connecting strategists, investors, and business leaders. Built around shared interests and strategic priorities, it fosters in-depth discussions and creates practical collaboration opportunities.
Tea Break
A setting to expand professional networks while encouraging multidimensional conversations. Policymakers and leaders exchange visions and share strategic insights across business, finance, and government sectors.
BAM Studios
A series of leadership interviews and dialogues recorded live as part of Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam’s content platform. Guided by the message “Clarifying Context, Opening Pathways,” it brings together leaders to exchange ideas and transform vision into action.
Editorial Pillars
Vietnam’s Infrastructure Landscape
Over the Next Five Years
An outlook on Vietnam’s infrastructure development roadmap for 2026–2030, with public investment playing a leading role. Discussions will focus on priority projects aligned with the nation’s long-term growth ambitions — spanning transportation, energy, urban development, and industrial zones.
Capital Challenges and
the Role of the Private Sector
Vietnam’s infrastructure demand is rapidly outpacing the capacity of state budgets and traditional ODA financing. This pillar will address the critical questions: where will the capital come from, through which financing channels, and how can private capital meaningfully participate in systemically important projects?
Infrastructure:
From Logistics to Energy
If infrastructure is the foundation of growth, then industrial parks, logistics, ports, and energy systems are the critical bottlenecks that will determine Vietnam’s competitiveness in the evolving global supply chain.
Content (Tentative )
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Nov 26, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City
8:00
AM
-
8:45
AM
Check-in & Networking
8:45
AM
-
8:55
AM
Welcome Remarks
Durations
10 minutes
Speakers:
Nguyen Tran Tue
Chief Executive Officer
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
8:55
AM
-
9:20
AM
Keynote
The New Order: Which Conditions for Growth Are Changing?
Investment decisions increasingly turn on access to markets, the security of supply chains, the cost of capital and access to technology. For Vietnam, these questions reach into the foundations of its growth model. A shift that attracts investment can also create new dependencies on overseas markets, finance or technology. Which changes are structural, and which reflect the economic cycle? As companies and investors reassess risk, which of Vietnam’s advantages remain durable? Where can the country shape its own growth prospects, and what trade-offs will it face between efficiency, resilience and economic autonomy?
Durations:
25 minutes
Speakers
Bloomberg Economics
Nguyễn Ngọc Hiếu
Phó Tổng Giám đốc Kinh doanh & Sản xuất
EMTC
Điều phối viên:
Kim Bùi Linh Chi
Điều phối viên
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
9:20
AM
-
9:55
AM
Panel Discussion
How Is AI Changing Vietnam’s Competitive Advantage?
AI raises a new question for an economy seeking to move up the value chain: will its advantage come from its workforce, ownership of technology or the speed of adoption? If AI lowers the cost of technical and service work, activities that helped Vietnam attract investment may face a different competitive test. Should Vietnam prioritize developing technology, building computing infrastructure or spreading adoption? Which constraints in power, data, skills and links between domestic and foreign-invested businesses matter most? How can productivity gains translate into stronger Vietnamese companies, more value retained locally and better opportunities for workers?
Durations:
35 minutes
Speakers:
Vietnam government official
Moderator:
9:55
AM
-
10:25
AM
Networking Break
Durations:
30 minutes
Speakers:
Moderator:
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
10:25
AM
-
11:00
AM
One-on-one conversation
Beyond the Upgrade: What Will Keep Capital in Vietnam?
The stock market aims to become an alternative option to raise capital for the double digit growth target. Vietnam is officially reclassified as a secondary emerging market by FTSE Russell. The next target is MSCI, with many initiatives of attracting foreign capital, including VIFC.
Wider access raises a further question: what will persuade investors to maintain and increase their allocations? Index-linked purchases and active investment decisions respond to different incentives. How do investors weigh earnings growth, valuations, currency risk and governance when comparing Vietnam with other emerging markets? Which barriers to access, liquidity and exit still need to be addressed? What would broaden the pool of long-term investors and help Vietnamese companies raise fresh capital?
Durations:
35 minutes
Speakers:
Marketing Director, Chairman
Saigon Newport Corporation, Tan Cang – Cai Mep International Terminal
Global Partner
Roland Berger
Chief Executive Office
APM Terminals, HHIT Hai Phong
Moderator:
Kim Bui Linh Chi
Moderator
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
11:00
AM
-
11:35
AM
Panel Discussion
What Will It Take to Sustain High Growth?
Vietnam’s target of average annual GDP growth of at least 10% in 2026-2030 places a premium on execution while preserving macroeconomic stability. The challenge is to turn investment into productivity, connect domestic companies to supply chains and provide dependable infrastructure and energy. Which bottlenecks should be addressed first? Where should the state set the rules, provide infrastructure or invest directly? How should responsibilities be divided between state-owned and private enterprises while preserving competition and capital discipline? And what would turn opportunities in new industries into internationally competitive production?
Durations:
35 minutes
Speakers:
Executive Director
REE
Thomas Jakobsen
Managing Director
Indochina Energy Partners
Olivier Marquette
President & CEO
AES Vietnam
Moderator:
Tran Minh Ngan
Moderator
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
11:35
AM
-
12:10
AM
Panel Discussion
Building Vietnam’s Next FDI Ecosystem
Vietnam’s next phase of foreign investment will be judged not only by the capital committed, but by the capabilities created: productive infrastructure, skilled workers, local suppliers and technology. Resolution 10-NQ/TW calls for investment to be organised around industry clusters, value chains and innovation ecosystems, with public support linked more closely to delivered outcomes. What would that model look like across industrial parks, commercial districts, integrated townships and pharmaceutical manufacturing? Can land, energy, digital infrastructure, housing and urban services be planned as one system to support higher-value production? How should foreign investors and Vietnamese partners transfer know-how, develop suppliers and build capabilities that last beyond a single project? And which measurable results should determine whether FDI is truly adding value in Vietnam?
Durations:
35 minutes
Speakers:
Executive Director
REE
Thomas Jakobsen
Managing Director
Indochina Energy Partners
Olivier Marquette
President & CEO
AES Vietnam
Moderator:
Tran Minh Ngan
Moderator
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
BREAK
4:30
PM
-
4:35
PM
Closing Remarks
Durations:
5 minutes
Speakers:
Nguyen Tran Tue
Chief Executive Officer
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
Agenda (Tentative)
13:15- 16:00 | 26.11.2026
Ho Chi Minh City
01:15
PM
-
01:20
PM
Opening remarks
Durations
05 minutes
01:20
PM
-
01:35
PM
Keynote
Vietnamese Enterprises’ Resilience in the Next Phase
What will it take for Vietnamese enterprises to withstand disruption while building the capacity for their next phase of growth? This keynote examines the capabilities businesses need for 2027–2030: financial strength, adaptable operations, and the ability to respond to changing markets and technologies. How can companies improve efficiency without leaving themselves exposed to external shocks? Where would diversification strengthen a business, and where would it stretch resources too thin? Which investments in people, technology and governance will help companies sustain performance through uncertainty and seize new opportunities?
Durations
15 minutes
Diễn giả:
Nguyễn Trần Tuệ
Giám đốc điều hành
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
01:35
PM
-
02:10
PM
Panel Discussion
Decisions for 2027-2030: Invest, Expand or Adjust?
As companies set budgets for 2027, views on the economy must become decisions about capital, capacity and people. Expanding into a new market, upgrading production or moving into a higher-value activity each demands different capabilities and time horizons. Waiting can mean missing an opportunity; moving too early can strain cash flow and management. What criteria should determine whether to invest now, proceed in stages or adjust a plan? When should a company build capabilities, form a partnership or make an acquisition? Which technologies directly strengthen its competitive position? What evidence would cause management to change course?
Durations
35 minutes
Diễn giả:
Tiến sĩ Lê Duy Bình
Chuyên gia Kinh tế và Giám đốc Điều hành
Economica Việt Nam
Nguyễn Ngọc Hiếu
Phó Tổng Giám đốc Kinh doanh & Sản xuất
EMTC
Điều phối viên:
Kim Bùi Linh Chi
Điều phối viên
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
02:10
PM
-
02:55
PM
Panel Discussion
Turning AI Investment Into Business Productivity
An AI tool can make a task faster. Its business value depends on how a company redesigns work, uses data and organizes its people. Does time saved translate into revenue, better service or lower costs? How do integration, ongoing operations and the cost of errors change the investment case? Which business problem should a company tackle first, and how should it measure results? Are the constraints in data, systems, skills or accountability? Which tasks should be automated, and which require human oversight or judgment? Who owns the outcome, and what evidence justifies scaling, changing or stopping an AI project?
Durations
45 minutes
Diễn giả:
Tiến sĩ Lê Duy Bình
Chuyên gia Kinh tế và Giám đốc Điều hành
Economica Việt Nam
Nguyễn Ngọc Hiếu
Phó Tổng Giám đốc Kinh doanh & Sản xuất
EMTC
Điều phối viên:
Kim Bùi Linh Chi
Điều phối viên
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
02:55
PM
-
03:20
PM
Networking Break
Durations
25 minutes
Diễn giả:
Nguyễn Quang Thuân
Người sáng lập kiêm Chủ tịch
FiinGroup
Helen Han
Trưởng nhóm Đầu tư Cơ sở Hạ tầng
IFC
Điều phối viên:
Nguyễn Tuấn Anh
Trưởng phòng Nội dung Sự kiện
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
03:20
PM
-
03:55
PM
Panel Discussion
Becoming an Investable Business
A compelling growth plan needs evidence that a company can execute and deliver returns commensurate with risk. Raising money for expansion or technology also means deciding which capital best fits the business. What do investors need to see in earnings quality, transparency, governance, and capital allocation? Which shortcomings prevent an attractive opportunity from becoming a transaction? What should a company put in place in the 12-24 months before raising funds? How should it weigh the cost of capital against control and growth expectations? This conversation examines those questions from the investor’s side and identifies standards companies can work toward before seeking investment.
Durations:
35 minutues
Diễn giả:
Seck Yee Chung
Phó Chủ tịch, Đối tác
Hiệp hội Thương mại Singapore tại Việt Nam (TP.HCM), Baker & McKenzie (Việt Nam)
Harry Hughes
Giám đốc dự án Hạ Tầng kỹ thuật số SGT
Saigontel
Lê Đăng Dũng
Chủ tịch
Stavian HighTech Infrastructure
Điều phối viên:
Trần Minh Ngân
Điều phối viên
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
03:25
PM
-
03:55
PM
Structures Debate
From Pilot to Market:
Building Vietnam’s Digital-Asset Infrastructure
Debate whether Vietnam should move quickly to capture first-mover advantages or build trust and controls before scaling. Cover exchanges, custody, anti-money-laundering controls, liquidity, tokenisation, investor protection and the connection with the VIFC.
Durations
30 minutes
Diễn giả:
Giám đốc Marketing, Chủ tịch
Tổng công ty Tân cảng Sài Gòn, Cảng Quốc tế Tân Cảng Cái Mép
Đối tác hợp danh toàn cầu
Roland Berger
Tổng giám đốc
APM Terminals, Cảng Container Quốc tế Hateco Hải Phòng
Điều phối viên:
Kim Bùi Linh Chi
Điều phối viên
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
03:55
PM
-
04:00
PM
Closing Remarks
Durations
5 minutes
Diễn giả:
Tổng giám đốc
REE
Thomas Jakobsen
Giám đốc Điều hành
Indochina Energy Partners
Olivier Marquette
Chủ tịch kiêm Tổng Giám đốc
AES Vietnam
Điều phối viên:
Trần Minh Ngân
Điều phối viên
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
16:30
-
16:35
Nghỉ giữa giờ
Phát biểu bế mạc
Thời gian:
5 phút
Diễn giả:
Nguyễn Trần Tuệ
Giám đốc điều hành
Bloomberg Businessweek Việt Nam
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REE
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Stavian HighTech Infrastructure
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kỹ thuật số SGT
Saigontel
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Hiệp hội Thương mại Singapore tại Việt Nam (TP.HCM), Baker & McKenzie (Việt Nam)
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Phoenix Holdings
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Alex Hungate
President & Chief Operating Officer
Grab
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Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh
Chairlady
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Chang Shu
Chief Asia Economist
Bloomberg Economics
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Managing Director
World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC)
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VinaCapital
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BCG
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Chief Representative, Vietnam
Keppel Ltd.
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Bruno Jaspaert
Chief Executive Officer
DEEP C Industrial Zones Vietnam
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Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia
HSBC
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Assistant Vice President & General Manager, North Region
BW Industrial Development
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Chief Country Officer
Deutsche Bank Vietnam
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Country Director
Warburg Pincus Vietnam
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Deputy Director
HCMC Center for Supporting Industries Development
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Head of Global Banking, Vietnam
UBS Group AG
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Verichains
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VinUniversity
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Nguyen Minh Khoi
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Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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Vice Chairman
G-Group Technology Corporation
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Buena Vista Management LP
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Citi
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Chairperson
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Milken Institute
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