UK–Việt Nam business summit to focus on financial hub, renewable energy development

Oct 9th at 07:56
09-10-2025 07:56:32+07:00

UK–Việt Nam business summit to focus on financial hub, renewable energy development

The summit is expected to bring together top business leaders, government representatives, and experts from various fields to explore collaboration opportunities in key areas such as trade, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and finance.

Matt Ryland, executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, speaks at the press conference in Hà Nội on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo

The UK-Vietnam Business Summit 2025 will be held on November 5 in HCM City, with two strategic priorities – developing an international financial centre in Việt Nam and advancing renewable energy, key pillars of future bilateral co-operation.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Alexandra Smith, consul general of the UK in HCM City, highlighted the flourishing bilateral economic ties, noting that over the past month alone, the Consulate General has welcomed an unprecedented number of high-level UK delegations to Việt Nam.

She said that the two governments are working closely to maximise the benefits of the UK–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the UK’s recent accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The agreements have eliminated tariffs on 99 per cent of UK exports to Việt Nam, unlocking great opportunities in food and beverages, healthcare, retail, and consumer goods.

Alexandra said that the two countries hold vast potential for strengthening their trade cooperation, and that aligning the UK’s strengths with Việt Nam’s urgent demands will drive breakthroughs.

Beyond trade, the UK remains deeply committed to supporting Việt Nam’s sustainable development goals. From green finance and renewable energy to climate resilience and education, UK expertise aligns closely with Việt Nam’s priorities for an environmentally and socially responsible growth path.

Matt Ryland, executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (BritCham Vietnam) – the organiser of the summit, said the inaugural event is expected to become an annual platform connecting the business communities of both nations. It will allow UK companies to showcase their expertise, reaffirm their commitment to Việt Nam’s growth goals, and create opportunities for BritCham members to foster dialogue and strengthen investment and trade partnerships between the two countries.

Regarding the IFC, the summit will explore pathways to position HCM City as a regional financial hub, building on a series of high-level dialogues and practical cooperation initiatives.

As Việt Nam seeks to ensure energy security for economic growth, the summit will serve as a vital bridge – linking the UK’s leading expertise in technology, particularly offshore wind power, and green finance models with Việt Nam’s vast natural potential, speeding up a sustainable and efficient energy transition.

Nirukt Sapru, country chairman of Jardine Matheson Group in Việt Nam, noted that under the National Power Development Plan VIII revised this year, Việt Nam aims to develop 6,000–17,000MW of offshore wind capacity by 2035. This is an ambitious goal, given that each project typically takes 6 – 9 years to complete. He said that accelerating progress and addressing existing challenges are therefore critical.

He expressed hope that the upcoming summit will foster stronger policy dialogue between the Government and the business community, especially for issues of concern for international investors. Lifting price caps to better reflect market supply and demand, promoting rooftop solar and distributed energy models, clarifying fees and related costs, and improving market access will help address immediate concerns.

The summit is expected to bring together top business leaders, government representatives, and experts from various fields to explore collaboration opportunities in key areas such as trade, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and finance.

Two-way trade has more than tripled over the past decade, now exceeding nine billion GBP (nearly US$12.1 billion) annually. Through high-level discussions, tailored networking sessions, exhibition zones, and on-demand B2B meetings, the event will offer a unique gateway for UK and Vietnamese businesses to build strategic partnerships and expand their growth opportunities in the Vietnamese market. 

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- 16:20 08/10/2025





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