During the working trip, Minister Thang will meet with financial regulators, stock exchanges, leading corporations and international financial institutions in the two countries. He will also chair and deliver remarks at the two major events: the Vietnam-UK Investment Promotion Conference in London on September 16 and the Vietnam-Italy Investment Dialogue in Milan on September 18.

The trip comes as Vietnam’s economy continues to show strong momentum.

GDP growth reached 7.09% in 2024, one of the highest in ASEAN and the world. In the second quarter of 2025, GDP expanded by 7.96%, raising expectations that the country could meet its target of over 8% growth for the year.

Vietnam’s stock market has also stood out globally. Market capitalisation was estimated at 103.75% of GDP in 2024. By August 2025, the VN-Index had climbed 33% compared to the end of 2024, reflecting a dynamic and transparent investment environment.

The Ministry of Finance said the mission aims to highlight Vietnam as a safe, transparent and sustainable investment destination. It also reaffirms the Government’s commitment to green growth, innovation and deeper international integration, as well as its pledge to accompany global investors under the principle of transparency, fairness and shared benefits.

The visit is expected to open new cooperation opportunities in areas such as green finance, digital economy, circular economy, science and technology and renewable energy, further deepening Vietnam’s economic and financial ties with the UK and EU member states.

EVFTA – a launchpad for Vietnam-Italy trade to soar

Over the past five years, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has served as a vital pillar in deepening economic and trade ties between Vietnam and Italy, said Duong Phuong Thao, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Italy.