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Vietnamese outbound direct investment (ODI) has entered a sustained growth phase. In the first four months of 2026 alone, Vietnamese companies invested US$713.9 million overseas: a 2.3-fold increase year-on-year. Singapore is emerging as a primary destination for companies seeking a regional headquarters platform, attracted by its regulatory stability, tax treaty network, and financial ecosystem.

​Despite this momentum, many Vietnamese business leaders face a practical knowledge gap: they understand the commercial rationale for Singapore, but lack a clear, trusted roadmap for the regulatory, banking, and operational steps required to establish and run a Singapore entity. This event addresses that gap directly.

​Join us for a curated half-day event, designed for Vietnamese business leaders actively considering or planning outbound investment to Singapore.

Agenda

​08:30am – 09:00am: Registration and Morning Coffee

​09:00am – 09:15am: Welcome and Opening Remarks

​09:15am – 09:35am: Vietnam ODI in 2026: Where Capital is Flowing and Why by Lok Kah Seng - Associate Director, Ascentium

​09:35am – 09:55am: Singapore as a Platform for Vietnamese Investors: Policy, Incentives, and What EDB Offers by Jade Koh - Regional Director (Thailand and Vietnam), EDB Singapore

​09:55am – 10:15am: UOB as Regional Banking Partner: A Dual-Pathway Approach to Vietnam ODI Capital Movement by Ho Sze Ming - Senior VP, FDI Advisory, UOB Vietnam

​10:15am – 10:30am: Coffee Break and Networking

​10:30am – 10:50am: Building Your Commercial Presence in Singapore: Sales, Marketing, and Operational Support by Thomas Thio - Head, Product & Revenue Solutions, Growth HQ

​10:50am – 11:10am: Structuring Your Singapore Entity: Legal, Tax, and Compliance Considerations by Cecilia Nguyen - Lawyer/Senior Manager and Advisory, Ascentium Vietnam

​11:10am – 11:45am: Panel Discussion: Practical Insights from the Vietnam–Singapore Investment Corridor

​11:45am – 12:00pm: Q&A and Closing Remarks