IMFE 2026 MARITIME FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEM FORUM: LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR AN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEM IN VIETNAM

On May 21, 2026, the Forum “Developing the Maritime Financial Ecosystem within the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City” officially took place at VIFC-HCMC, gathering more than 100 leaders, experts, financial institutions, port-logistics enterprises, and international organizations.

The event marked the official launch of IMFE — one of the four strategic pillars of VIFC-HCMC — with the vision of positioning Ho Chi Minh City as a “capital transit port” for Vietnam’s maritime economy.

During the forum, VIFC-HCMC and Gemadept Group signed a strategic partnership agreement to promote the “port-to-finance” model, connecting ports, logistics, and international capital flows. The event also introduced Vietnam’s first maritime financial initiatives, paving the way for the localization of high-value maritime financial services and strengthening Vietnam’s position within the global logistics and trade ecosystem.