RMIT Global Business Forum 2025​: Attracting FDI to Vietnam in the Rising Era: Multi- Stakeholder Dialogues for Breakthroughs​

Event overview

  • Vietnam is rising as a regional innovation hub, attracting record-breaking levels of foreign direct investment (FDI). In just the first half of 2025, the country welcomed over $21.5 billion in FDI – a testament to its growing global appeal.​
  • The Global Business Forum 2025, proudly co-organised with the Southern Investment promotion, Information and Support Center (Under FIA, MOF), brings together government leaders, international investors, business executives, academics, and students to exchange perspectives and build collaborative pathways for FDI success.​
  • This half-day event will feature keynote speeches from both government and industry, real-world insights from FDI enterprises and Vietnamese businesses, and an expert panel exploring breakthrough strategies for Vietnam’s investment landscape.​

Objectives

  • The Global Business Forum 2025 is a high-impact platform bringing together policy leaders, international investors, industry innovators, and the academic community to shape Vietnam’s evolving role in the global investment landscape.​
  • This year’s forum will explore breakthrough strategies to attract and optimise foreign direct investment (FDI), showcasing real-world partnerships between foreign-invested enterprises and Vietnamese businesses. Through keynote speeches, high-level panel discussions, and interactive networking, participants will gain insights into
  • Vietnam’s policy environment, sector-specific opportunities, and innovation potential in the context of rapid regional transformation.​
  • Beyond investment and policy discussions, the forum also aims to connect diverse stakeholders, from government agencies and business associations to students and young professionals, creating a unique space for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. ​

Who should attend?

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Senior representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) and provincial investment authorities involved in policy-making and investment facilitation.​

Executives and managers from foreign-invested companies operating in Vietnam, alongside leaders from business chambers and bilateral associations.​

Founders, executives, and decision-makers from local enterprises, particularly those engaged in or seeking international partnerships.

Faculty members and researchers in international business, economics, and related fields, interested in bridging theory and practice in investment and policy.​

Postgraduate and undergraduate students from RMIT and other institutions, preparing to become the next generation of global business leaders

Journalists, editors, and media outlets covering business, investment, and economic policy, with opportunities for interviews and real-time coverage.​

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Guest speakers

Sam Conroy​

President of Australian Chamber of Commerce (Auscham)​

Yen Tran​

Director of Southern Investment Promotion, Information and Support Center (SIPISC), Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Finance​

Van Huynh​

President of S Furniture Company​

J. P. Shriram​

Chairman of Indian Business Chamber (INCHAM)​

Alexander Ziehe​

Chairman of German Business Association (GBA), Vice President South East Asia, Hettich Group​

Prof Abel Alonso​

Senior Lecturer, International Business Program, Department of Management, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam​

Dr Quyen Dang​

Interim Associate Head of Department, Learning & Teaching cum Senior Program Manager, International Business, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam​

Agenda

Time​

Activity​
8:30 – 9:00am​ Registration & Welcoming guests​
9:00 – 9:10am​ Opening and Welcome Remarks​
9:10 – 9:20am​ Opening Speech by Representative from the Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Finance
9:20 – 9:30am​

Keynote Presentation 1​

Ms. Tran Thi Hai Yen – Director of Southern Investment Promotion, Information and Support Center (SIPISC), Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Finance​
9:30 – 9:40am​

 

Keynote Presentation 2

Mr. Alexander Ziehe - Chairman of German Business Association (GBA), Vice President South East Asia, Hettich Group​
9:40 – 9:50am​

Keynote Presentation 3​

Mr. Huynh Thanh Van - Chairman of the Southern National Startup Support Advisory Council, Chairman of S Furniture Company
9:50 – 10:00am​

 

 

Keynote Presentation 4​

Assoc. Prof. Abel Alonso - Senior Lecturer, International Business Program, Department of Management, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam​

 

 
10:00 – 10:15am​ Coffee Break & Networking​
10:15 – 11:30am​

Panel Discussion – Breakthrough in FDI Attraction: What’s Next for Vietnam​

Panelists: ​

  • Ms. Tran Thi Hai Yen – Director of Southern Investment Promotion, Information and Support Center (SIPISC), Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Finance​

  • Mr. Sam Conroy – President of Australian Chamber of Commerce (Auscham)​

  • Mr. J. P. Shriram – Chairman of Indian Business Chamber (INCHAM)​

  • Mr. Huynh Thanh Van – President of S Furniture Company​

  • Assoc. Prof. Abel Alonso – Senior lecturer, International Business Program, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam​

Moderator: 

Dr. Quyen Dang – Senior Program Manager, International Business Program, TBS, RMIT Vietnam​
11:30 – 11:50am​ Q&A​
11:50am –12:00pm​ Closing Remarks​

* The agenda is subject to change ​

Why you shouldn’t miss this event​?

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Uncover new opportunities, meet key stakeholders, and position your business for Vietnam’s next growth wave.​

Showcase your vision, gather feedback from the private sector, and strengthen investor confidence.​

Get real-world exposure, network with industry insiders, and explore career pathways in global business.​

Gain exclusive access to insights, trends, and voices shaping Vietnam’s FDI future.​

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