Photo: Delegates and MBA learners joined the event early, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

Venue & Program Objectives

Held at Room A103 – UEH, the seminar aimed to strengthen academic–business exchange, update new investment trends, analyze policies for attracting FDI, and foster international cooperation between Vietnam and China.

Photo: Overview of the international exchange seminar venue at UEH.

Key Presentations

The program featured a series of insightful presentations from leading experts, offering multi-dimensional perspectives on Vietnam’s economic and investment landscape.

Dr. Tran Du Lich – Chairman of the Advisory Council / Former Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies emphasized that Vietnam is entering a “breakthrough decade”, aiming to become a modern industrialized nation by 2030 and a high-income country by 2045.

Photo: Dr. Tran Du Lich presenting “Vietnam’s Development Potential in the Next 10 Years – The Breakthrough Era.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tu Van Binh – Deputy Head of the Training Department (UEH) analyzed new FDI policies designed to attract high-tech capital flows, including AI and semiconductors, targeting USD 40–50 billion in annual FDI between 2026–2030.

Photo: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tu Van Binh presenting “Vietnam’s FDI Attraction Policies.”

Dr. Nguyen Quoc Viet – Head of the Economic & Policy Research Group (VEPR), University of Economics – Vietnam National University, Hanoi evaluated that Vietnam’s economy will continue its strong recovery in 2025. Medium-term prospects depend on institutional reform, streamlined administrative procedures, expansion of trade credit, business linkages, innovation, the digital economy, and AI. FDI inflows – particularly from China – combined with an increasingly favorable investment environment, will support sustainable growth from 2026 onward.

Photo: Dr. Nguyen Quoc Viet presenting “Macroeconomic Outlook.”

In the real estate sector, Mr. Le Hoang Chau – Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HOREA) stated that Vietnam’s property market is entering a new growth cycle driven by rapid urbanization, a young population, rising housing demand, and an expanding middle class. The 2025–2035 period is forecast to be one of recovery and strong expansion, creating numerous opportunities for businesses and localities in sustainable urban development.

Photo: Mr. Le Hoang Chau presenting “Vietnam’s Real Estate Development Potential in the Next 10 Years.”

Dr. Le Tu Minh – Chairman of the Board of Directors, IMG Investment JSC, shared the company’s long-term strategy based on sustainable thinking, financial transparency, and a people-centered approach. IMG aims to build a sustainable ecosystem that prioritizes human values and social responsibility, forming a strong foundation for long-term brand development.

Prof. Khuat Van Chau – Director of the MBA Center, Professor at Xiamen University School of Management, highlighted that Chinese investors prioritize a stable and transparent legal environment, synchronized infrastructure, and forecast that Vietnam will remain a strategic destination for Chinese enterprises in the coming decade.

Photo: Prof. Khuat Van Chau presenting “Expectations of Chinese Investors When Entering the Vietnamese Market.”

Exchange & Q&A Session

The Q&A session with MBA/EMBA learners was lively, with questions focusing on real estate market prospects, opportunities, and challenges over the next 5–10 years. Experts provided practical analyses, offering participants a more comprehensive understanding of Vietnam’s investment environment.

Photo: Open Q&A discussion between MBA learners and economic experts.

Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways

Photo: Representatives from UEH – XMU – IMG – VCEP taking a commemorative group photo.

The event concluded with a photo session featuring leaders of UEH – XMU – IMG – VCEP, invited experts, and MBA/EMBA learners, marking a productive and impactful academic exchange day.

Importantly, the program established a clear direction for future collaboration: strengthening investment and training partnerships between Vietnam and China for the 2025–2035 period. Through expert insights and direct dialogue, the seminar laid a solid foundation for future academic–business cooperation and bilateral investment initiatives.

Photo: Delegates, speakers, and MBA/EMBA learners capturing memorable moments, marking the success of the event.