Ho chi minh city: As part of his working visit to the US, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 23 attended a business roundtable on attracting capital and promoting investment in the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC). At the event, Vietnamese authorities introduced the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, along with preferential policy mechanisms, legal frameworks and investment opportunities for US investors and partners.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the roundtable focused on highlighting the potential of the VIFC as a strategic hub for financial activities. Vietnamese representatives emphasized the government's commitment to providing favorable conditions and support for US businesses interested in investing in Vietnam. The discussions aimed to foster stronger economic ties between the two countries, ensuring mutual benefits and growth.

The event also provided a platform for Vietnamese officials to outline the specific advantages that the VIFC offers to foreign investors. These include tax incentives, streamlined administrative processes, and robust legal protections designed to facilitate a conducive investment environment. The engagement with US investors is part of Vietnam's broader strategy to attract foreign investment and enhance its financial sector's competitiveness on the global stage.