Promoting investment in the UK: Vietnam commits to a transparent and sustainable environment

(Chinhphu.vn) – On September 16, in London (UK), the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance held an investment promotion conference, attracting the participation of a large number of international business and financial communities, thereby affirming that Vietnam is a potential, transparent and sustainable development-oriented destination.

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance successfully organized an investment promotion conference, gathering a large number of international business and financial communities - Photo: VGP/HT

Vietnam – an attractive investment destination in the region

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang chaired the event, with the participation of representatives of leaders of units under the Ministry of Finance, the State Securities Commission, the Vietnam Stock Exchange, and the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.

The conference gathered nearly 300 representatives from domestic and foreign enterprises, corporations, banks, investment funds and attracted the attention of many international media agencies. This is one of the important investment promotion activities, contributing to strengthening the image of Vietnam as a safe, attractive and sustainable destination.

In his opening remarks, Minister Nguyen Van Thang emphasized: Over the years, Vietnam has demonstrated its mettle and ability to adapt quickly to the changing global context. Thanks to that, the economy has maintained stable growth and increasingly affirmed its position in the region.

According to data released by the Ministry of Finance, in the first 8 months of 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 15.40 billion USD, up 8.8% over the same period in 2024 - the highest level in the past 5 years. Among the 74 countries and territories with new investment projects in Vietnam, the UK is one of the strategic partners, and is also Vietnam's third largest investor and trading partner in Europe.

Not only FDI capital, but also indirect investment capital (FII) through the Vietnamese stock market has recorded strong growth. By the end of August 2025, VN-Index had increased by 33% compared to the end of the previous year, becoming one of the fastest growing markets in the world . Vietnam currently has more than 1,600 listed and registered companies, of which 7 listed companies have a capitalization of over 10 billion USD and 61 companies have exceeded 1 billion USD.

Market liquidity leads ASEAN with an average trading value of more than 1.1 billion USD per day. The number of securities accounts has exceeded 10 million, equivalent to 10% of the population, exceeding the set target. The total market capitalization of stocks and bonds is equivalent to more than 103% of the estimated GDP in 2024, demonstrating the attractiveness of Vietnam's financial market.

"To achieve the above achievements, Vietnam has continuously improved the legal framework towards approaching the best international practices, aiming for a transparent, safe and sustainable market," Minister Nguyen Van Thang emphasized.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang speaks - Photo: VGP/HT

Innovation and green finance, realizing the vision of sustainable development

Sharing more at the conference, Minister Nguyen Van Thang said: The Vietnamese Government is determined to implement comprehensive reform strategies, focusing on four strategic breakthroughs: innovating law-making and enforcement; promoting science, technology and innovation; strongly developing the private economic sector; and proactively integrating deeply into the international community.

Vietnam focuses on attracting high-quality FDI capital flows, associated with restructuring the industry, improving productivity and added value. At the same time, encouraging FII capital flows through the securities channel to diversify capital sources, strengthen liquidity and ensure sustainable development.

Affirming the Government's commitment, Minister Nguyen Van Thang emphasized: Vietnam always maintains a transparent, fair and mutually beneficial policy. We ensure legitimate rights for investors, while creating a favorable environment for innovation, technology development and green finance.

In particular, the leaders of the Ministry of Finance called on the business community, investment funds and financial institutions of the UK and Europe to continue expanding cooperation, transferring knowledge and management experience and working with Vietnam to promote sustainable development.

Foreign investors enthusiastically discussed with leaders of the Ministry of Finance at the discussion session - Photo: VGP/HT

The conference introduced in detail the potential of the Vietnamese market, preferential policies for foreign investors and a panoramic picture of the stock market. Delegates attending not only listened to the management agency but also directly discussed with representatives of enterprises and investment funds.

This is an opportunity for the international financial community to better understand the advantages, potentials and reforms that Vietnam is implementing. Many opinions and suggestions from investors have been recorded, contributing to perfecting policies and enhancing the attractiveness of Vietnam's investment environment.

Leaders of the Ministry of Finance met and worked with British corporations

Immediately after the conference, many bilateral meetings between Vietnamese and UK businesses were held, opening up prospects for cooperation in a series of new projects. The success of the event not only strengthened the economic and financial relationship between the two countries but also brought cooperation to a new level, contributing to realizing Vietnam's vision of sustainable development.

Mr. Minh

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