Gearing Up for the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit: Vietnam's Largest Delegation Ever
Vietnam to Attend 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit with the Largest Delegation Yet
Get ready for a record-breaking turnout as Vietnam sends its most significant delegation yet to the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, taking place in Maryland, USA, from May 11-14. Topping the list is Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang, signaling a substantial push towards bolstering the Vietnam-US trade and investment connections[1][2][3].
The Agenda
- Strengthening Economic Ties: The main goal is to intensify economic and trade relations between Vietnam and the States, especially during the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025[1][3].
- Investment Drive: The delegation aims to galvanize investments in hotspots like semiconductors, advanced technology, startups, banking, and eco-friendly and digital finance[1].
- Expansion and Opportunities: The summit serves as a launchpad for Vietnamese businesses to make their mark in the US market and seize opportunities in critical sectors[1][2].
Sector Spotlight
- Semiconductors: The drive for investments in semiconductor manufacturing and technology is essential, given the industry's pivotal role in the international electronics supply chain.
- High Technology: Push for investments in high-tech industries like software development and innovation will be a key focus, leveraging Vietnam's rich IT talent base.
- Startups: The delegation prioritizes supporting fledgling Vietnamese startups, helping them break into the US market and secure the funding they need.
- Banking and Financial Services: Discussions will touch on opportunities for financial institutions to expand their presence in Vietnam and means to support the burgeoning green and digital finance sectors.
- Green and Digital Finance: Shaping eco-friendly and digital financial services is high on Vietnam's agenda, an approach in line with global trends towards green technology and digitalization[1].
Expected Results
- Solidified Relations: The summit is likely to fortify the economic and investment partnership between Vietnam and the US, building upon the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership forged in 2023[1].
- Heightened Investment: The extensive Vietnamese presence is likely to generate substantial investments, fueling Vietnam's economy and boosting its status on the world stage[2].
- Widened Business Horizons: The delegation's dealings with US businesses and institutions will pave the way for new trade and investment avenues, benefitting both countries[1][3].
[1] Ministry of Planning and Investment (Vietnam)
The meeting between Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng and US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc E. Knapper in Hà Nội on Thursday. - VNA/VNS Photo
[2] Vietnam News Agency (VNA/VNS)
[3] The Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang, leading Vietnam's largest delegation to the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, is signaling a stronger focus on bolstering Vietnam-US trade and investment relations.
- The main objective of the delegation is to intensify economic and trade relations, particularly during the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
- The summit aims to galvanize investments in critical sectors, including semiconductors, advanced technology, startups, banking, and eco-friendly and digital finance.
- The drive for investments in semiconductor manufacturing and technology is essential due to the industry's pivotal role in the international electronics supply chain.
- Discussions during the summit will touch on opportunities for financial institutions to expand their presence in Vietnam and support the burgeoning green and digital finance sectors.
- Shaping eco-friendly and digital financial services is high on Vietnam's agenda, an approach in line with global trends towards green technology and digitalization.
- The summit is expected to solidify the economic and investment partnership between Vietnam and the US, building upon the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership forged in 2023.
- The extensive Vietnamese presence at the summit is likely to generate substantial investments, widening business horizons for both countries.
