Organizer: Vietnam Studies Programme, ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute
Type/Location: Virtual
Description:
Although Vietnam’s National Assembly has set a target for GDP growth of 6.5-7% for the year 2025, government leaders expect the economy to exceed this target. A strong export performance and a significant inflow of foreign investment, along with ambitious domestic reforms under the new leadership and an accelerated infrastructure investment programme, will likely contribute to Vietnam’s positive economic outlook in 2025. However, the economy may also face significant challenges, including global economic volatility and domestic issues such as potential power shortages and relatively weak domestic consumption.
In this webinar, we will analyze Vietnam’s economic performance in 2024 and assess its potential for 2025. The session will specifically look into the opportunities and challenges that the economy may face in the next twelve months, and provide insights into what they mean for investors.
About the Speakers:
Tuan Ho is Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Bristol Business School (United Kingdom) and a former Visiting Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of Accounting and Business Research, Board of Advisors of the Vietnam Wealth Advisers (VWA), and the Education Lead in Accounting at the University of Bristol. Tuan’s main research interests include investment analysis, financial markets, and economic development of ASEAN countries. His research has been published in reputable academic journals. Before joining the academia, Tuan was Chief Economist and Senior Analyst at Rong Viet Securities Company.
Long Tran is Head of Research at BIDV Securities (BSC), one of Vietnam’s oldest and most prominent securities firms. With nearly twenty years of experience in the industry, Long has served in various leadership positions at BSC, including Head of Institutional Clients and Deputy Head of Investment. Prior to joining BSC, he gained valuable expertise in the IT, finance, and private equity sectors. Long holds a PhD from the National Economics University, an MBA from Solvay Brussels School, and a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University.
Registration Link:
To attend the event online, please register here.