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Fitch on Vietnam
Overcoming challenges, sustaining growth
13 June 2023
Overview

Vietnam has plenty of reasons to cheer as it made its way to the Year of the Cat: a 2022 GDP growth rate of 8%, the highest in 25 years; increased foreign direct and robust retail sales  that have surged beyond pre-pandemic levels.  The government has a 2023 growth forecast of as high as 6.5% and Fitch Ratings affirmed the country’s long-term foreign-currency issuer rating at ‘BB’ with a positive outlook.

Yet, headwinds are looming. Slowing growth in its key markets in Europe and North America threaten to derail Vietnam’s recovery. At home, concerns persist around the exposure of the country’s banks to the weak property market. Sustainability pressures also beckon with The Group of Seven (G7) countries committing US$15.5 billion to fund renewable infrastructure investment in the country. 

What are the implications for Vietnam’s economic growth, corporate and financial sectors, as well as its bond market? How will sustainability initiatives underpin the development of the country’s bond market especially issuances linked to green, social, and sustainability financing?

The Asset Events, in association with Fitch Ratings, is delighted to be hosting “Fitch on Vietnam: Overcoming challenges, sustaining growth”. Now on its sixth year, the event returns to the in-person format, bringing together decision-makers in the private and public sectors alongside experts from Fitch Ratings to examine the issues and opportunities in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.

Agenda
13 June 2023
10:00 AM
Registration
10:25 AM
Welcome remarks
Sing Chan Ng
Sing Chan Ng
head of APAC business origination
Fitch Ratings
10:30 AM
Keynote address
Quynh Nhu Nguyen
Quynh Nhu Nguyen
president, National Institute of Finance
ministry of finance, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
10:50 AM
Vietnam sovereign outlook
Sagarika Chandra
Sagarika Chandra
director, Asia-Pacific sovereigns
Fitch Ratings
11:00 AM
Session I: Macroeconomic overview
  • What’s the impact of slowing global growth on Vietnam in 2023?
  • What are the country’s priorities in sustaining its growth trajectory?
  • What challenges lie ahead as Vietnam embarks on its transition journey?
  • What reforms are necessary for Vietnam to achieve emerging market status?
  • What’s the outlook for Vietnam and the banking sector?
  • What will the impact of global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties?
  • What has been the experience in attracting foreign direct investments?
  • Will banks continue to be the key source of financing for local companies?
Anh Duong Nguyen
Anh Duong Nguyen
director, department for general economic issues and integration studies
Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM)
Sagarika Chandra
Sagarika Chandra
director, Asia-Pacific sovereigns
Fitch Ratings
Willie Tanoto
Willie Tanoto
director, Asia-Pacific banks
Fitch Ratings
Alexandre Macaire
Alexandre Macaire
group chief financial officer
Techcombank
Daniel Yu (moderator)
Daniel Yu (moderator)
editor-in-chief
The Asset
11:45 AM
Networking and coffee
12:15 PM
Session II: Credit and capital market
  • What measures are needed to revive investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s capital markets?
  • Are growing bad debts due to private placements now under control?
  • How are Vietnamese corporates addressing the challenges of tighter financing conditions?
  • What will drive development in Vietnam’s green bond market?
  • What opportunities and challenges in financing infrastructure projects?
  • Is international/offshore debt financing a viable alternative given the US rates environment?
  • What are the prospects for PPPs to underpin transition finance to support the country’s climate change adaptation?
Sajal Kishore
Sajal Kishore
head of Asia-Pacific infrastructure & project finance
Fitch Ratings
Muralidharan Ramakrishnan
Muralidharan Ramakrishnan
head of South & South-East Asia energy and utilities
Fitch Ratings
Dang Quoc Hiep
Dang Quoc Hiep
deputy general manager, executive director, non - Japanese head of Vietnam
Mizuho Bank
Ismael Pili
Ismael Pili
head of research
VinaCapital
Daniel Yu (moderator)
Daniel Yu (moderator)
editor-in-chief
The Asset
01:00 PM
Networking and lunch
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Registration time at the event
Registration time at the event
Sing Chan Ng head of APAC business origination Fitch Ratings giving his welcoming remarks
Sing Chan Ng head of APAC business origination Fitch Ratings giving his welcoming remarks
Quynh Nhu Nguyen president, National Institute of Finance ministry of finance Socialist Republic of Vietnam giving his keynote address jpeg
Quynh Nhu Nguyen president, National Institute of Finance ministry of finance Socialist Republic of Vietnam giving his keynote address jpeg
Sagarika Chandra director, Asia-Pacific sovereigns Fitch Ratings presenting the sovereign outlook of Vietnam
Sagarika Chandra director, Asia-Pacific sovereigns Fitch Ratings presenting the sovereign outlook of Vietnam
First panel session of the day focusing on the macroeconomic overview of Vietnam
First panel session of the day focusing on the macroeconomic overview of Vietnam
Full house at the event with audience excited to hear about developments in Vietnam
Full house at the event with audience excited to hear about developments in Vietnam
Question from the audience
Question from the audience
Coffee break networking at the event
Coffee break networking at the event
Second panel session on the credit and capital markets in Vietnam
Second panel session on the credit and capital markets in Vietnam