Chief Executive Officer – Asset Management
Vietnam has shown remarkable resilience throughout its history. At a time of mounting global uncertainty – from shifting geopolitics and disrupted supply chains to the rapid advance of artificial intelligence – the Southeast Asian nation is stepping up efforts to set the agenda for its next phase of growth.
As the country enters 2026, a new chapter is unfolding.A reshaped leadership, bold policy reforms and a sharper focus on technology are pushing the economy out of its comfort zone. The key question now is whether Vietnam can turn the resilience embedded in its DNA into durable growth in the year ahead.

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Vietnam enters 2026 facing intensifying global headwinds – from shifting geopolitics and fractured supply chains to the relentless advance of new technologies. These forces are testing the resilience and adaptability of Vietnamese enterprises, demanding stronger risk management and more diversified strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile global economy.
Despite the uncertainty, Vietnam’s growth outlook is supported by a new government agenda focused on accelerating public investment, expanding green energy and advancing AI-driven transformation. This new phase of development places greater emphasis on innovation, productivity gains and long-term competitiveness for businesses across the economy.
07:30
AM
08:30
AM
Check-in & Registration/Networking
08:30
AM
08:40
AM
Welcome Remark
Duration:
10 minutes
Speakers:
Nguyen Tran Tue
Chief Executive Officer
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
08:40
AM
08:50
AM
The New Alignment
Now, geostrategy, technology, supply chains and national security are reshaping the global economy. The endgame is unclear, but a reordering of power and prosperity may be underway. Are we seeing a structural shift in global gravity? Does this mean prolonged stress and dislocation, or an uneven path to renewed growth and productivity and will it deepen inequality and polarization, or ease them? Where is ASEAN’s position within this flow?
Duration:
10 minutes
Speakers:
Adam Farrar
Senior Asia-Pacific Geoeconomics Analyst
Bloomberg Economics
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
08:50
AM
09:20
AM
Vietnam Within Supernations
With “bamboo diplomacy”, Vietnam sits at the intersection of multiple economic spheres, including U.S., China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore. How does Vietnam balance its position among those supernations?
Duration:
30 minutes
Speakers:
Ted Osius
Former US Ambassador, Fomer President & CEO
US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC)
Sarah Hooper
Consul General
Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City
Consul General
U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City
Clément Riou
Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking
Citi
Moderator:
Soraya Permatasari
Executive Producer
Bloomberg Media Partnership
09:20
AM
09:30
AM
Trade’s New Realities
Tariffs have added hurdles to a system that was still recovering from pandemic-era disruptions and reeling from the impact of geopolitical conflicts. The dilemma now for countries is whether to accept protectionism as a new normal or wait to see if conditions ease as time passes.
How did Vietnam cope with the condition? What distinct trade patterns are emerging? Which market should Vietnam more or less focus on in 2026?
Duration:
10 minutes
Speakers:
Suan Teck Kin
Head of Research, Executive Director
Global Economics and Markets Research
UOB
09:30
AM
09:50
AM
Accelerating Local Enterprise Integration Into FDIs
FDI has been a powerful engine for Vietnam’s growth, but its spillover into local enterprises remains uneven. How to ensure Vietnamese firms move up the value chain rather than remain peripheral?
Duration:
20 minutes
Speakers:
Nguyen Ngoc Dang Khoa
Deputy Director of Business Development
SMC Trading Investment Joint Stock Company
Deputy General Director
EMTC
Vice President and General Secretary
Vietnam Association for Supporting Industry (VASI)
Moderator:
Soraya Permatasari
Executive Producer
Bloomberg Media Partnership
NETWORKING BREAK
10:10
AM
10:30
AM
Redefining the New Vietnam
Vietnam has introduced key resolutions to catalyze a new era of growth, focusing on developing technology, private sector and state owned enterprises, and even culture. These pillars aim to bring Vietnam to high-income status by 2045. How does the leading enterprise leverage to change its model and create more impact to business communities?
Duration:
20 minutes
Speakers:
Nguyen Thi Tra My
Pan Group
Chairman of the Board
Vietnam Oil Corporation – JSC (PVOIL)
Chief Executive Officer
RealTime Robotics
Founder & CEO
SunUni Tech & BMH-AI
Head of Digital Banking
UOB Vietnam
Moderator:
Soraya Permatasari
Executive Producer
Bloomberg Media Partnership
10:30
AM
10:50
AM
Turn AI for Growth: Sink or Swim?
Most leading AI developers now predict systems that could surpass not just individual human intelligence, but the collective intelligence of humanity. The productivity upside is immense, but so is the risk of workforce disruption. What should we be prepared for? How can Vietnam seize the opportunity, rather than be submerged by the AI wave?
Duration:
20 minutes
Speakers:
Ha Trung Kien
Vice President
G Group
Chief Executive Officer
SunUni Tech & BMH-AI
Thieu Phuong Nam
Chief Executive Officer
Qualcomm Vietnam, Laos & Campuchia
Executive Director
Head of Digital Banking
UOB Vietnam
Moderator:
Soraya Permatasari
Executive Producer
Bloomberg Media Partnership
10:50
AM
11:10
AM
Moving the Capital to Right Place
Domestically, Vietnam entered a Doi Moi 2.0, with a huge plan for infrastructure investment. How can Vietnam obtain these rising demand capital? Where should Vietnam allocate the capital?
Duration:
20 minutes
Speakers:
Brook Taylor
Chief Executive Officer – Asset Management
VinaCapital Group
Chairmain
ACB
Clément Riou
Director of APAC Technology & Communications Investment Banking
Citi
Moderator:
Soraya Permatasari
Executive Producer
Bloomberg Media Partnership
11:10
AM
11:30
AM
Driving Sustainable Growth in Real Estate
Vietnam’s infrastructure upgrade is rapidly reshaping the property landscape, creating new growth corridors while raising expectations on sustainability. As the country enters 2026, how should developers adapt their strategies? And how can real estate continue to drive growth while aligning with Vietnam’s long-term and resilient development goals?
Duration:
20 minutes
Speakers:
Chairman
Gamuda Land Vietnam
Nguyen Dung Minh
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
MIK Group
11:30
AM
11:50
AM
Cultural Industries: From Legacy to Global
Vietnam’s growth has long relied on manufacturing and global supply chains. As cost advantages narrow, the next phase demands creativity, identity, and value ownership. Under Resolution 80-NQ/TW, cultural industries are positioned as a new growth engine, turning culture and branding into economic assets. This panel examines how they can drive long-term competitive advantage globally.
Duration:
20 minutes
Diễn giả:
Dinh Ba Thanh
Chairman
DatViecVAC Group Holdings
11:50
AM
12:00
PM
Closing Remarks
Duration:
10 minutes
Diễn giả:
Henry Nguyen
Chairperson
Phoenix Holdings
Former US Ambassador, Fomer
President & CEO
US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC)
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Senior Asia-Pacific Geoeconomics Analyst
Bloomberg Economics
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Melissa A. Brown
Consul General
U.S. Consul General
in Ho Chi Minh City
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Sarah Hooper
Consul General
Australian Consul General
in Ho Chi Minh City
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Chairman
Phoenix Holdings
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Chairman of the Board
Vietnam Oil Corporation
JSC (PVOIL)
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Suan Teck Kin
Head of Research, Executive Director Global Economics and Markets Research
UOB
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Co-founder, Group CEO
Pan Group
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Chairman
Gamuda Land Vietnam
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Chief Executive Officer
Qualcomm Vietnam, Laos & Campuchia
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Chief Executive Officer
Asset Management
VinaCapital Group
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Executive Director
Head of Digital Banking
UOB Vietnam
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Vice Chairman
G-Group
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Chairman
DatVietVAC Group Holdings
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Vice President, General Secretary
Vietnam Association for Supporting Industry (VASI)
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Deputy Director
of Business Development
SMC Trading Investment
Joint Stock Company
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Chief Executive Officer
RealTime Robotics
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Chief Executive Officer
SunUni Tech & BMH-AI
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Chief Executive Officer
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
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Chairmain
ACB
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Senior Journalist
Economic & Financial Affairs
Vietnam Television
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Executive Producer
Bloomberg Media Partnership
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Moderator
Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam
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Moderator
Bloomberg Businessweek
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