Mark your calendars for the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference, organized by Raise Partners and Vietnam Innovators Digest, taking place on May 13-14, 2025!
With the theme of “Sustainability and Growth in an Uncertain World,” this conference will be a crucial gathering for investors, business leaders, funds, policymakers, startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multinational companies (MNCs), experts, academia, and media. It aims to help stakeholders navigate the complex landscape of trade, investment, and sustainable growth in today’s ever-changing world.
ESG Investing for Growth in a Shifting Landscape
Vietnam stands at the crossroads of immense opportunity and unpredictability. As one of the fastest-growing economies globally, the nation is poised for extraordinary development. Yet, it faces significant challenges, ranging from climate change and regulatory shifts to evolving social dynamics.
In an environment characterized by potential volatility—spurred by climate issues, trade tariffs, and geopolitical conflicts—Vietnam must reconsider its strategies for resilience and sustainable growth. On Day 1 of the conference, attendees will engage in discussions centered around a pressing question: How can Vietnam meet its development ambitions amid a volatile global market and its own emerging domestic scene?
Highlights of the first day will include vital discussions on harnessing Vietnam’s green transition and digital evolution through inclusive workforce development. Key topics will also cover innovative strategies to uplift the tourism industry, navigate the landscape of renewable energy investing, and ensure ESG considerations in urban design and startup ecosystems. By analyzing successful and unsuccessful case studies, attendees will gain actionable insights and recommendations that they can implement in their own ESG journeys.
Leveraging Vietnam’s Competitive Advantages
On Day 2, the focus will shift inward to explore Vietnam’s unique competitive advantages in attaining resilience and sustainable growth. While the world may be unpredictable, Vietnam’s dynamic position in Southeast Asia presents vast growth opportunities—if capitalized upon effectively.
Key advantages include a youthful, energetic population, an untapped labor market, and rich renewable resources. By fostering these attributes, Vietnam can navigate market fluctuations while intertwining its deep-rooted traditions with modernization.
Investors and industry experts will share insights on essential topics such as effective ESG integration for public companies, the significance of sustainable infrastructure in enhancing industrial development, and best practices for optimizing value in agriculture and manufacturing supply chains. Discussions will also cover gender lens investing opportunities and smart mobility in the context of rapid urbanization.
Moreover, the conference will emphasize the role of startups and SMEs in driving sustainable growth. Representing over 98% of businesses in Vietnam, many SMEs face challenges in adopting ESG practices primarily due to a lack of standards and resources. Therefore, specific sessions will address how to prepare these enterprises for investment by embedding sustainability principles in their operations.
Additionally, the event will feature an exhibition space for startups and SMEs, providing platforms for selected impact-oriented and climate-focused startups to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
Volatility as a Catalyst for Innovation and Collaboration
A key aim of the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference is to foster partnerships and facilitate collaboration through organized networking sessions. The conference will serve as a platform for investors, policymakers, and business leaders to converge, discussing strategies for navigating the current global climate while emphasizing the role of collective action in advancing a sustainable and resilient economy.
Whether you are an investor, business leader, founder, or policymaker, the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference provides an ideal setting for engagement with peers, exploration of new investment opportunities, and the forging of new partnerships. Attendees will gain insights on creating solutions that will not only help their businesses thrive amid global volatility but also contribute to Vietnam’s overall growth and development.
The road ahead may be unpredictable, but with informed strategies, solid partnerships, and impactful investments, Vietnam stands prepared to tackle challenges head-on, achieving its comprehensive economic, social, and environmental objectives. Be part of this transformative journey at the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference!
The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference by Raise Partners and Vietnam Innovators Digest is a two-day event uniting investors, funds, business leaders, and various stakeholders to inspire collaboration and hasten green growth in Vietnam.
When: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, May 13-14, 2025
Where: New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Event details: find out more HERE
The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference is made possible with the support of: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Leading Government Partner); Dynam Capital and Ecolean (Program Partner); New World Saigon Hotel (Venue Partner); HSBC Vietnam, S&P Global, DEEP C Industrial Zones, Betrimex, Home Credit (Engagement Partner); Vietcetera (Media Partner); AusCham Vietnam and Dutch Business Association Vietnam (Communications Partner); Green Transition (Technical Partner) and Be (Travel Partner).