The 25th World Knowledge Forum (WKF), one of the world’s largest economic forums, took place in Incheon, South Korea, from September 9 to 11. With the theme “Journey Towards Coexistence”, the forum gathered together hundreds of speakers and participants, including political leaders, business executives, researchers, and professors from leading global institutions.

Bamboo Capital’s founder, Mr. Nguyen Ho Nam, was invited to speak at WKF 2024, delivering a 40-minute presentation entitled “Vietnam - A Reliable Partner in a Chaotic World”.

World Knowledge Forum: A hub for global thought leaders

The WKF was first held in 2000 in South Korea and has become an annual event since, facilitating knowledge sharing, reducing inequality, and promoting balanced global economic growth. Past speakers include world leaders such as US President George W. Bush, UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Business figures such as Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and George Soros have also contributed, along with leading economists like Larry Summers and Paul Krugman.

The forum is recognized for gathering together the most influential minds from politics, economics, technology, and academia globally.

World Knowledge Forum 2024: Promoting harmony and global cooperation

This year’s forum aimed to foster coexistence and mutual respect between countries for shared development. Key discussions centered on four major themes: international conflicts and geopolitics; the future of AI; sustainability and addressing climate change and energy; and business innovation, focusing on strategies for stability amid uncertainty.

Prominent attendees included Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen, former Argentine President Mauricio Macri, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and former Hungarian President Katalin Novák, among others.

Dr. Chang Dae-Whan, WKF founder and Chairman of the Maekyung Media Group, highlighted that this year’s forum took place in the midst of significant global uncertainty, with rapid technological advances reshaping daily life. “Now more than ever, we need collective wisdom to respect each other and work together to overcome conflicts of gender, generation, ideology, and culture,” he said.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, in his keynote address on September 10, emphasized the need for global unity to tackle technological and geopolitical challenges. While acknowledging the benefits of AI, he warned of associated threats like fake news and deepfakes. Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen followed, highlighting ASEAN’s efforts towards prosperity and sustainable development.

Bamboo Capital founder highlights Vietnam’s role on the world stage

As part of this year’s forum, Mr. Nguyen Ho Nam, founder of Bamboo Capital and Vice Chairman of Eximbank, delivered a 40-minute speech entitled “Vietnam - A Reliable Partner in a Chaotic World” to an international audience of delegates.

In his speech, Mr. Nam emphasized that despite global geopolitical tensions, competition between superpowers, and rapid technological change, Vietnam remains a reliable partner. He spoke about the country’s rapidly-growing economy, stable investment climate, and open-door policies, which continue to attract global attention. He also used key phrases such as “promising investment destination”, “safe business environment”, and “global partner” to describe the opportunities in Vietnam.

Beyond highlighting the stable investment climate, the Bamboo Capital founder also introduced international delegates to new and exciting investment opportunities in Vietnam, further promoting the country as dynamic, innovative, and ready for global collaboration.

In a cordial meeting held as part of the conference, chaired by Dr. Chang Dae-Whan and attended by several prominent figures, Mr. Nam told other leaders of the potential for multilateral cooperation between Vietnamese enterprises and global businesses and investors. This exchange aimed to bring quality investment opportunities to Vietnam in the near future.