VNEF 2026 was structured around three thematic keynote reports and three panel sessions, aimed at examining how recent institutional and policy breakthroughs have translated into resources and growth momentum for local administrations and businesses.
Chairman of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy Nguyen Thanh Nghi stressed the imperative to pivot decisively from sound policy guidelines to execution breakthroughs, while urging concerted efforts to untangle bottlenecks, unlock development capital, and unleash fresh momentum for localities and businesses.
Over the first nine months, the United States remained Vietnam’s largest export destination with turnover reaching $140.0 billion. China was Vietnam’s largest source of imports, totaling $187.34 billion.
By 2030, Vietnam aims to operationalize three national-level flight test zones across diverse topographical terrains, alongside at least one national R&D and testing center dedicated to UAVs.
Strengthening regional linkages, integrating local competitive advantages into shared value chains, and reinforcing domestic corporate resilience are critical imperatives to drive double-digit economic growth for Northern Vietnam, business leaders and economists emphasized at a high-level forum in Hanoi.
Under a recently-approved plan, the northern port city aims to raise its average per capita residential floor area to approximately 37.17 square meters by 2030.