Vietnam enhances trade, investment ties with UK, Italy

The Finance Minister's mission in the UK and Italy is expected to unlock new cooperation opportunities across multiple high-potential sectors, contributing to economic and financial cooperation between Vietnam and European countries.

Sunday, September 14, 2025 20:35

The Ministry of Finance's headquarters in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang is leading a delegation to attend investment promotion events in the UK and Italy from September 14 to 21, aiming at bolstering collaboration in the areas of finance, investment, and trade to develop the Vietnam – Europe ties in a deeper and more substantive fashion.

According to the Ministry of Finance, Thang will have working sessions with financial regulators, stock exchanges, major corporations, and leading international financial institutions. He will also chair and deliver opening remarks at the Vietnam – UK investment promotion conference in London on September 16 and the Vietnam – Italy investment dialogue in Milan on September 18.

The mission is taking place at a time when Vietnam continues to stand out as a bright spot in the regional and global economy. Last year, the country’s GDP grew by 7.09%, ranking among the highest in ASEAN and the world. In the second quarter of 2025, growth accelerated to 7.96%, reinforcing expectations that the country will surpass its target of more than 8% growth for the year.

Additionally, its stock market has ranked among the world's best performers, with total market capitalisation reaching 103.75% of the estimated 2024 GDP, while the benchmark VN-Index surged 33% through August 2025 compared to late 2024 levels. These figures demonstrates that Vietnam is a dynamic, transparent, and sustainable investment destination, the ministry said.

Throughout the trip, the ministry seeks to convey a clear message that Vietnam remains a safe, attractive, transparent, and sustainable investment destination. The Government perseveres with the goals of green growth, innovation, and deep global integration, while staying committed to partnering with international investors under the principles of transparency, fairness, and shared benefits.

The mission is expected to unlock new cooperation opportunities across multiꦬple high-potential sectors, inclu♏ding green finance, digital economy, circular economy, science and technology, and renewable energy, contributing to the development of the economic and financial cooperation between Vietnam and European countries./.

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