A business delegation from Vietnam is paying a working visit to Melbourne, Australia, to introduce Vietnam's International Financial Center (VIFC) and capture investor interest in emerging opportunities in Vietnam, according to a report by Radio the Voice of Vietnam.
The activity is oganized by the Singapore-based Vantage Point Asset Management (VPAM).
During the mission from March 23 to 27, VPAM, alongside representatives from the VIFC and various Vietnamese enterprises, met with several Australian funds and investors. The delegation showcased new investment channels through the VIFC, a landmark financial institution officially established by the Vietnamese Government in February 2026.
Mr. Colin Mullins, CEO of VPAM, asserted that this is an opportune moment for foreign investors—particularly those from Australia—to channel capital into the Vietnamese market via the VIFC.
From a financial perspective, he believed this is a very special moment for Vietnam. The country has embraced capital institutions, including international ones, said Mr. Mullins.
“Australia has a distinct advantage in infrastructure investment—a sector with high demand in Vietnam. With Australian pension funds valued at over $4 trillion, most of which is currently held domestically, there is a strong desire to diversify abroad. The establishment of an international financial center in Vietnam opens the door for Australian investors to deploy their capital here.”
Upon the VIFC’s inception in February 2026, Vantage Point committed to attracting up to $10 billion into the center over the next five years, identifying Australia as a high-potential market.
Mr. Mullins identified real estate and agriculture as two sectors likely to attract Australian interest.
He noted that real estate is a primary focus, followed by infrastructure projects and property development within key sectors. Agriculture also offers significant opportunities; it contributes a quarter of Vietnam’s GDP.
("Given that Australia is a major agricultural producer, we aim to promote commodity market development for the agricultural sector by investing through the VIFC," said the VPAM CEO.
Richard McClellan, CEO of the VFIC in Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed that Vietnam holds multiple advantages for Australian investors, rooted in strong bilateral ties and deep people-to-people connections. These factors provide a foundation of trust for those looking to participate in Vietnam's financial market.
Investment opportunities within Australia are limited, meaning their massive capital reserves need a destination. Investors look for locations that generate high, predictable returns relative to risk, said Mr. McClellan.
From a macro perspective, returns in Vietnam are significant, reaching 8% last year. Vietnam also possesses a level of political stability that other nations might envy—a stability that facilitates consistent year-on-year reform. While leadership transitions occur periodically, Vietnam maintains a high degree of systemic unity, ensuring that the country’s strategic direction remains steadfast regardless of changes in leadership, he added.
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