VIETNAM’S MANUFACTURING AND DIGITAL ECONOMY MOMENTUM SEEN TO DRIVE FURTHER GROWTH

Vietnam’s growing role in global manufacturing, record foreign investment disbursement and fast-expanding digital economy are seen to further strengthen its position as one of Asia Pacific’s most compelling growth markets. This momentum will take center stage when the 2027 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Global Business Forum (GBF) convenes at Binh Duong Ward, North of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from April 4 to 7, 2027.

The 2027 Global Business Forum (GBF) will be held at World Trade Center Binh Duong New City, one of Vietnam’s key industrial center

Hosted by WTCA in partnership with World Trade Center Binh Duong New City (WTC BDNC), the Forum will bring international business leaders and investors together in one of the country’s most important industrial centers to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, manufacturing, technology and supply chain development.

Vietnam enters its next phase of growth from a position of economic strength. Its Total Registered Foreign Investment reached US $38.42 billion in 2025, while disbursed Foreign Direct Investment rose 9% to a record US $27.62 billion. These figures point to sustained investor confidence despite a more complex global trade environment.

The country’s appeal extends beyond cost competitiveness. Its strategic location in Southeast Asia, extensive network of trade agreements, including the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and established export base give companies access to regional and global markets. As businesses pursue China+1 strategies, Vietnam offers a credible platform for diversifying production while remaining connected to Asian supply chains.

World Trade Center Binh Duong New City is strategically positioned as a key gateway for international trade and innovation​​​​​​​

“As global businesses navigate evolving trade policies and market dynamics, the ability to build trusted international connections has become more important than ever,” said Scott Wang, WTCA Vice President, Asia Pacific. “Vietnam’s rise as a manufacturing, technology and innovation hub reflects the broader opportunities emerging across Asia Pacific. Through WTCA’s extensive global network, we are committed to connecting businesses with the partners, market intelligence and opportunities they need to grow with confidence.”

The upcoming GBF in Vietnam builds on discussions at the 56th Annual WTCA GBF in Philadelphia, hosted by WTC Greater Philadelphia in April 2026, where more than 500 leaders from over 50 countries and territories examined how trusted relationships, regional partnerships and cross-border collaboration can help businesses respond to geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain disruption. Bringing the next Forum to Vietnam is expected to shift that global conversation towards practical investment and partnership opportunities in one of the region’s fastest-growing economies.

As Binh Duong Province officially merges into Ho Chi Minh City, forming a vast southern megacity, WTC BDNC is strategically positioned as a key gateway for international trade and innovation. It plays a pivotal role in connecting global partners with the region’s rapidly evolving industrial, technological, and service ecosystems.

Hosting the 2027 WTCA Global Business Forum will help strengthen Vietnam’s position as a preferred destination for companies seeking to diversify their manufacturing operations​​​​​​​

“Vietnam is entering a new phase of economic growth, in which manufacturing strength is increasingly reinforced by technology, innovation and global connectivity,” said Huynh Dinh Thai Linh, Chief Executive Officer of WTC BDNC. “For companies seeking to diversify supply chains and invest in higher-value industries, Binh Duong Ward in the North of Ho Chi Minh City offers a powerful combination of industrial capabilities, infrastructure, talent and international business networks. The 2027 WTCA GBF will give investors a first-hand view of that opportunity and create direct pathways to local and global partners.”

By hosting the 2027 WTCA GBF, Vietnam will strengthen its position as a preferred destination for diversified manufacturing, and will allow it to further develop the technology, skills and industrial ecosystems required for its next stage of growth. For Vietnamese businesses, the GBF will provide direct access to WTCA’s network of more than 300 highly connected businesses and organizations in nearly 100 countries and territories, opening new channels for investment, market entry and international collaboration.

Source: VCCI