Vietnam's SME Forum 2026 Unites Leaders for Sustainable Enterprise Growth

The SME Forum 2026 will gather business leaders in Vietnam on March 20 to discuss sustainable growth strategies. Organised by Newing and VPBank, the event aims to strengthen long-term capabilities for small and medium-sized enterprises. Hundreds of executives are expected to attend, with speakers including Rajesh Achanta, Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah, Pierre Pang, and Vũ Lê Quyên.

The forum will centre on three key challenges: scaling operations smoothly, fostering innovation, and building resilient leadership. Recent discussions in Vietnam have highlighted the need for better corporate governance, stronger financial reporting, and compliance with international standards. VIFC CEO Rich McClellan previously stressed the importance of regulatory alignment and best practices for sustainable expansion.

VietinBank has already taken steps in this direction, adopting AI-driven risk management and customer-focused service models. The bank's efforts also include meeting Basel-III standards to improve financial stability.

Nguyễn Thị Minh Giang, Founder and CEO of Newing, has urged businesses to prioritise long-term prosperity over rapid but unsustainable growth. Cao Thị Ngọc Dung, Chairwoman of PNJ, supports the forum's goal of sharing practical lessons to help enterprises build lasting success.

The event builds on ongoing initiatives to create a knowledge-sharing platform for Vietnam's SME community. Organisers hope it will provide actionable strategies for companies facing the challenge of maintaining performance while expanding.

The forum will offer insights into balancing growth with stability, drawing on real-world examples and expert advice. Attendees will explore ways to improve governance, innovation, and leadership in an evolving business landscape. The discussions aim to equip enterprises with tools for sustainable development beyond short-term gains.