The Asian Development Bank’s recent Asian Economic Integration Report 2026 highlights how rising global uncertainty is pushing Asia towards deeper regional integration, positioning Vietnam at the center of Southeast Asia’s expanding production networks.
The conference reaffirmed the UK’s long-term commitment to supporting Vietnam in developing a modern, transparent, and globally connected International Financial Centre.
The cooperation is further strengthened as a result of meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of Russian Parliament and Communist Party during the former's official visit.
From policy dialogue to concrete deals, the EU–Vietnam Global Gateway Forum marks a push to scale up green investment and long-term economic cooperation.