Vantage Point Asset Management, in coordination with the VIFC and Vietnamese enterprises, is engaging with Australian funds and investors to present new investment opportunities in Vietnam from March 23 to 27. The initiative highlights the role of the financial centre, established in February 2026, as a new platform for international capital mobilization.

According to Vantage Point CEO Colin Mullins, the current period represents a particularly attractive entry point for foreign investors, including those from Australia. With pension funds exceeding US$4 trillion and increasing appetite for overseas diversification, Australia is seen as a key source of long-term capital, especially for infrastructure development in Vietnam.

Vantage Point has already committed to mobilising up to US$10 billion for the centre over the next five years, with Australia identified as a priority market. Investment interest is expected to focus on real estate, infrastructure and agriculture – the sectors offering strong growth potential and demand.

Richard McClellan, CEO of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed that Vietnam holds significant advantages for Australian investors. He noted that the strong existing relationship between the two countries, along with the growing connections between their people, has created a solid foundation of trust.

From a macroeconomic perspective, he said, Vietnam stands out as an attractive option, with growth reaching around 8% last year. In addition, Vietnam benefits from macroeconomic stability, enabling the country to maintain consistent reform momentum year after year.

This, in turn, encourages Australian investors to confidently engage in and participate in Vietnam’s financial market, he said.

On March 24, the delegation also held meetings with several key figures from major Australian financial institutions and investment organisations. These included Wayne Swan, Chair of the Board of Cbus Super, the construction industry pension fund; Amanda Topping, Chief Information Officer at Export Finance Australia, the Australian Government’s export credit agency; Carl Astori, Head of Real Estate at AustralianSuper; Hiram Wanigaskera, a senior executive at IFM Investors; Sumit Kanodia from Ninety One Emerging Markets; and Craig Thornburn from the Future Fund, along with a number of other investors.

At these meetings, Pham Hong Diep, chairman of Shinec, the developer of Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park in Hai Phong city and a member of the Vietnam International Financial Centre, affirmed that members of the delegation consistently highlighted the advantages of Vietnam’s business environment. Their shared perspectives, he noted, help reassure investors and strengthen confidence in entering the Vietnamese market.

He noted that Vietnam has implemented strong administrative reforms, including streamlining its administrative system and reducing approval times for investment procedures. The government has also decentralised authority to localities, enabling more efficient management and economic planning. Combined with a stable and secure environment, along with policies supporting a dynamic and ambitious private sector, these factors have contributed to strong investor confidence in Vietnam.

The mission is expected to deepen Australian investors’ understanding of Vietnam’s evolving financial landscape and encourage greater participation in the near future.

Vietnam learns from US financial leaders to develop International Financial Centre

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 23 visited New York to engage with leading US financial institutions, including NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and investment firm Warburg Pincus, aiming to gather insights for developing the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC).