The forum will open with a global macroeconomic outlook, identifying both opportunities and threats. The keynote will spotlight Vietnam’s growth journey and the critical levers required to leap forward and avoid stagnation. As many countries have faced the dilemma of “getting old before getting rich,” Vietnam is at a pivotal moment to chart a different path. The keynote will highlight unprecedented opportunities now open to the private sector and the tools available to seize them.

As Vietnam’s exports face growing uncertainty, the country must tap into new pillars of growth: domestic consumption, public investment, and a supply chain shift that favors local businesses.

With a population of over 100 million and low interest rates, Vietnam’s domestic market offers a solid foundation for long-term growth. On the public investment front, a major highlight is the fact that private sector is being encouraged for the first time to take part in large-scale national infrastructure projects, including the North & South high-speed railway, nuclear power plants, and international financial centers.

This is a key moment for Vietnam to execute a major economic pivot. The discussion will focus on the new mindset required, practical solutions to boost private sector participation in critical sectors, strategies to fully capture these emerging opportunities, mobilize resources, and foster stronger partnerships to unlock fresh growth momentum.

With the historic opportunity to take the lead in driving the national economy, what must Vietnamese private enterprises do to seize the moment?

This panel will focus on strategies to strengthen internal capabilities from fostering innovation, adopting new technologies, and streamlining operations to restructuring for greater productivity and investing in high-quality human capital. Alongside these efforts is the modernization of corporate governance toward more sustainable and flexible models.

Top business leaders and executives will share real-world experiences in overcoming challenges, adapting to change, and making the most of market opportunities, aiming to build a strong, resilient, and forward-moving private sector for long-term growth.