VIETNAM SUSTAINABILITY FORUM 2024

- GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCE -

Vietnam's Sustainable
Investment Drive

VSF 2024 endeavors to address and lay the groundwork for the consideration, concretization, and implementation of the draft Project “Development of Green and Sustainable Financial Market in Vietnam"

11/12/2024

Hanoi, Vietnam

Green & Sustainable
Financial Markets

Held annually, the Vietnam Sustainability Forum (VSF) serves as a distinguished platform bringing together global leaders, policymakers, academics, businesses, entrepreneurs, and NGOs to exchange ideas and deliberate upon initiatives, global developmental best practices, and prevailing trends in sustainable development. The fundamental mission of the VSF is to foster the enduring advancement of an inclusive and equitable society, where prosperity harmoniously intertwines with environmental sustainability.

This year, VSF 2024, jointly organized by AVSE Global and the Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV), under the patronage of the State Bank of Vietnam, will explore the esteemed theme of “Green & Sustainable Finance.” The main event is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at Melia Hotel, Hanoi. In addition, the Forum will feature side events, bilateral and multilateral dialogues, and networking opportunities for experts and financial institutions both within and outside Vietnam.

The development of green bonds and sustainable financial instruments is emerging as one of the new economic development trends that supports sustainable development principles. Vietnam is expected to continue expanding its green finance sector, attracting significant investments aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable growth. This expansion of the green finance market allows Vietnam to seize opportunities and align with international green finance standards and further its environmental sustainability goals.

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The highlights of the event

IS VIETNAM POISED TO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL ADVANCEMENTS IN ITS COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A GREEN FINANCE SECTOR AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT PRACTICES?

This pivotal question stands as one of the central themes to be deliberated throughout the VSF 2024. Furthermore, it will also open the floor to solutions and proposals, laying the groundwork for exploring green financial solutions and realizing sustainable finance and investment programs in Vietnam. VSF 2024 presents an opportunity to discuss critical policy priorities and explore untapped opportunities for international collaboration, accelerating the crucial transformation of finance towards sustainable goals.

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VSF 2024 endeavors to address and lay the groundwork for the consideration, concretization, and implementation of the draft Project “Development of Green and Sustainable Financial Market in Vietnam”. This initiative promises to play a significant role in shaping policies and operational frameworks for green finance instruments in Vietnam in the foreseeable future.

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A GLANCE at The TENTATIVE program

After the opening remarks from government representatives, sponsoring organizations, and the organizing committee, the discussion sessions will be conducted in an open format:

  • Keynotes will set the thematic direction, featuring distinguished speakers from both domestic and international spheres including policymakers, and reputable organizations.
  • The themes introduced in the keynote will be further explored in ensuing discussion sessions, structured as dialogues among speakers and stakeholders from investment funds, banks, businesses, and policymakers.
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Keynote I

Mobilizing sustainable finance and investment for green growth in emerging countries: Key policies and challenges

Policy Dialog 1: Green credit and growth: From policy conceptual framework to roles of financial institutions and green credit instruments

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Keynote II

Financing a green and just transition under constraints: How to make it possible?

Policy Dialog 2: Adoption barriers and challenges for green credit adoption: What are the suitable policy incentives and regulatory frameworks?

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Policy Dialog 3: Unlocking Green Capital: Pathways to Financing Sustainable Projects

Keynote III

Mobilizing sustainable finance and investment for green growth in emerging countries: Key policies and challenges

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AGENDA (1/2)

07:30 - 08:45

Reception - Registration

08:45 – 09:30

Opening ceremony: Welcome Remarks

  • Representative of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)
  • Representative of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
  • Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong, Managing Director, EMLV Business School & President, AVSE Global
  • Assoc.Prof. Bui Huu Toan, Chairman of the Council of the Banking Academy
09:30 – 11:45

Mobilizing sustainable finance and investment for green
growth in emerging countries: Key policies and challenges

Given the importance of green finance mobilization policies in the global context, macro-level vision, and the financial-banking sector, the focus should be on policies that directly impact the behavior of banks, financial institutions, and businesses. This is especially relevant as Vietnam and other countries work toward the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions.

09:30 – 10:00

Keynote I

Bertrand Badré, Managing Partner and Founder Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital, Author of Can Finance Save the World & Former Managing Director of the World Bank

10:00 – 10:30

Break

10:30 – 11:45

Policy Dialog 1: Green credit and growth: From policy conceptual framework to the role of financial institutions and green credit instruments

Discussions about

  • The concepts and the interrelationship between green credit and growth
  • The role of financial institutions via case studies of banks, insurance companies, and investment funds integrating green/ESG principles into their lending practices
  • The financial instruments such as green bonds, green loans, and other tools
  • The emerging trends and potential innovations in green credit

Panelists:

  • Mr. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Planning & Investment
  • Dr. Vu Viet Ngoan, Former Chairman of the National Financial Supervisory Commission, Former Head of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Group
  • Ms. Phan Thi Thu Hien, Director General of the Department of Banking and Financial Institutions, Ministry of Finance
  • Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Dinh Tho, Director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment
  • Mr. Travis Mitchell, Executive Director of AmCham Vietnam
  • Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Tran Viet Dung, Director of the Banking Research Institute, Banking Academy
11:45 – 13:00

Lunch break

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AGENDA (1/2)

13:00 – 17:30

Practices of sustainable finance and investment for green
growth in emerging countries

Current status of the integration process and the necessary steps to integrate ESG into the financial system, in linked with Dialog 1 Challenges in integrating ESG into banking operations and the financial system.

13:00 – 13:30

Keynote II

Dr. Maria del Pilar Garrido Gonzalo, Director of Development Co-operation Directorate & former Minister of Planning and Economic Policy, Costa Rica

10:30 – 11:45

Policy Dialog 2: Barriers and challenges for green credit adoption: What are the suitable policy incentives and regulatory frameworks?

Panelists:

  • Mr. Tang The Cuong, Director General of the Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
  • Mr. Le Ngoc Lam, Chief Executive Officer of BIDV
  • Mr. Phan Minh Thong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Phuc Sinh Group
  • Ms. Ha Thu Giang, Director General of the Department of Credit for Economic Sectors, State Bank of Vietnam
  • Mr Hervé Conan, Agency Director at AFD Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Hoang Anh, Acting President of the Banking Academy of Vietnam
  • Ms. Betty Pallard, Climate Finance Expert - Eurocham Vice-Chair of Green Growth Sector Committee

Moderator: Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Tra, Deputy Director of the Research Directorate of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, France

14:45 – 15:15

Break

15:15 – 16:30

Policy Dialog 3: Unlocking green capital: Pathways to funding sustainable projects

Panelists:

  • Mr. Bertrand Badré Managing, Partner and Founder Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital, Author of “Can Finance Save the World” & Former Managing Director of the World Bank
  • Mr. Do Ngoc Quynh, General Secretary of Vietnam Bond Market Association
  • Mr. Douglas E. Jackson, Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal Vietnam
  • Mr. Luu Trung Thai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MBBank
  • Mr Pham Hong Hai, General Director of Orient Commercial Bank (OCB)
  • Prof. Summit Agarwal, Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS Business School

Moderator: Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Tra, Deputy Director of the Research Directorate of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, France

16:30 – 17:00

Keynote III

Prof. Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance at the Business School and a Professor of Economics and Real Estate at the National University of Singapore, Singapore

17:00 – 17:30

Closing Remarks

Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong, Managing Director, EMLV Business School & President, AVSE Global

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tentative speakers

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Representative of the State Bank of Vietnam

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Representative of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

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Tran Quoc Phuong

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment

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Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong

Managing Director, EMLV Business School & President, AVSE Globa

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Bertrand Badré

Managing Partner and Founder Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital, Author of Can Finance Save the World & Former Managing Director of the World Bank

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Assoc. Prof. Bui Huu Toan

Chairman of the Council of the Banking Academy of Vietnam

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Phan Thi Thu Hien

Director of the Banking Finance Department, Ministry of Finance

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Ha Thu Giang

Director of the Credit Department for Economic Sectors, State Bank of Vietnam

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Dr. Vu Viet Ngoan

Former Chairman of the National Financial Supervision Committee & Former Head of the Economic Advisory Group of the Prime Minister

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Hervé Conan

Agency Director at AFD Vietnam

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Dr. Maria del Pilar Garrido Gonzalo

OECD Director of Development Co-operation Directorate & former Minister of Planning and Economic Policy Costa Rica

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Travis Mitchell

Executive Director of AmCham Vietnam

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Le Ngoc Lam

General Director of BIDV

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Luu Trung Thai

Chairman of the Board of MBBank

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Phan Minh Thong

President of Phuc Sinh Group

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Pham Hong Hai

General Director of Orient Commercial Bank (OCB)

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Jackson Douglas

Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal Vietnam

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Pham Minh Huong

Chairman of the Board of Directors of VNDIRECT

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Assoc.Prof. Pham Thi Hoang Anh

Acting President of Banking Academy of Vietnam

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Betty Pallard

Climate Finance Expert - Eurocham Vice-Chair of Green Growth Sector Committee

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Do Ngoc Quynh

General Secretary of Vietnam Bond Market Association

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Prof. Summit Agarwal

Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS Business School

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Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Tra

Deputy Director of CNAM, France & Executive Training Network Director of AVSE Global

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Assoc.Prof. Tran Viet Dung

Director of Research Institute of Banking Academy of Vietnam

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iNTRODUCE guests

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