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| Delegates at the __Photo: Courtesy of the organisers |
On the afternoon of June 13, 2025, in Hanoi, Vietnam and the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area Business & Investment Partnership Forum was successfully held.
The event brought together more than 250 delegates from government agencies, business associations, investment promotion organizations, and major corporations in finance, technology, innovation, manufacturing, and services.
The forum is co-organised by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance (GBA Alliance), the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, the Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, the Bureau of Commerce of Bao’an District, Shenzhen, and Qianhai “Go Global” e-Station, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (HKETO), the Hong Kong–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (HKVCC), and the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Qianhai. The event was also organised and specially supported by The Foreign Investment Agency of the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam, with the attendance and keynote remarks by a representative from the Ministry of Finance’s leadership.
This Forum was one of the main events during the business visit to Vietnam by a delegation of over 70 representatives from government and business sectors, including members of major associations and enterprises from Hong Kong and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area (China), taking place from June 11–14, 2025. The delegation was led by Dr. Jonathan Choi, Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce，Hong Kong (CGCC), Chairman of the GBA Alliance, and Chairman of the Hong Kong – Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (HKVCC).
As part of this working visit, the delegation also conducted a field trip to HCM City and participated in the HCM City and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Investment and Business Forum 2025 held there.
The Forum served as an important opportunity to reinforce and develop the strategic relationship between Vietnam and the Greater Bay Area, opening new avenues for extensive cooperation in key sectors such as investment, trade, technology, and infrastructure. On the Vietnamese side, Mr. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Finance of Vietnam, and Mr. Vu Van Chung, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance, delivered insightful remarks on new policies and future cooperation opportunities, especially between Vietnam and the Greater Bay Area.
Also attending the event was Mr. Do Nam Trung, Director General of the Department of Northeast Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, along with other senior government officials.
The Forum was honored to receive Dr. Jonathan Choi, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), Chairman of the GBA Entrepreneurs Alliance, Founding Chairman of the Hong Kong-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of Sunwah Group (Hong Kong); Mr. Jiang Likun, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government; Mr. Yuan Fuyong, Member of the Party Working Committee of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone and Deputy Director of Qianhai Authority; Mr. Jesse Choi, Chairman of the GBA Entrepreneurs Alliance Vietnam Chapter, Executive Chairman of the Guangdong Business Association in Vietnam, Director of Sunwah Group, and Regional Director of Sunwah Southeast Asia of Sunwah Group; Mr. Jackson Choi, Board Member of Sunwah Group (Hong Kong) and General Director of Sunwah Group in East China. The presence of these leaders showcased a strong commitment and determination to foster sustainable cooperation between Vietnam and the Greater Bay Area, creating new opportunities for long-term collaboration and laying a solid foundation for mutual prosperity and sustainable development.
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| Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Finance of Vietnam, and Jonathan Choi, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, Chairman of the Hong Kong–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of Sunwah Group (Hong Kong), pose for a photo at the event__Photo: Courtesy of the organisers |
In his opening address, Dr. Jonathan Choi emphasised the strategic significance of cooperation between Vietnam and the Greater Bay Area. He affirmed that, with its strategic location and robust economic potential, the region could significantly contribute to Vietnam’s dynamic development in the near future. Dr. Choi further stated: “This investment and trade business networking event once again reinforces the strong confidence of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area in Vietnam’s promising market. With its remarkable growth rate and orientation toward the digital economy, Vietnam has become the top choice for Greater Bay Area enterprises seeking to expand into Southeast Asia. The event brought together more than 70 entrepreneurs and industry leaders from sectors such as finance, high technology, and agriculture, fully demonstrating the proactive role of Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area in promoting regional cooperation. Together, we strive to transform the “cooperation blueprint” into a “construction plan,” jointly writing a brilliant “report card” for Vietnam–China relations..”
In his welcome remarks, Mr. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Finance of Vietnam, shared Vietnam’s orientations and commitments in promoting investment and trade cooperation. He stated: “Vietnam–China relations continue to develop positively across various fields, with economic, trade, and investment cooperation remaining a solid pillar. Vietnam prioritises attracting high value-added, high-tech, and environmentally friendly projects that deeply integrate into global supply chains. At the same time, we are committed to advancing administrative reforms and improving the legal framework to enhance the investment environment.”
Mr. Zhang Chun, Division Director of the Professional Services Division of Qianhai Authority, presented Qianhai’s governmental models that support Chinese enterprises in their “Go Global” strategies—especially toward the Vietnamese market—highlighting special zone policies, one-stop administrative services, and cross-border logistics platforms. These are promising signs that Chinese businesses are being actively supported in expanding abroad and fostering partnerships with local enterprises.
To underscore Shenzhen’s pioneering role in advancing modern trade cooperation with Vietnam, Mr. Jiang Likun, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, delivered remarks at the forum emphasizing the importance of deepening traditional friendship, expanding the space for economic and trade collaboration, and exploring innovation opportunities between the two sides. In addition, Mr. Yuan Fuyong, Member of the Party Working Committee of the Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone and Deputy Director of the Qianhai Authority, highlighted Qianhai’s role as a national strategic platform, a trailblazer in reform and opening-up, and a core engine driving the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. He noted that Qianhai features internationally aligned investment and trade regulations as well as efficient cross-border financial services, making it a “super-connector hub” for Vietnamese enterprises seeking access to the Chinese and global markets.
Mr. Melvin Lee, Head of Corporate and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Singapore), also analyzed Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem and offered suggestions for Vietnam as it strives to build its own international financial centers. Given Vietnam’s growing momentum in developing such centers, this insight highlights an important area for strengthening financial investment cooperation between Vietnam and the GBA.
The event was further honored by the participation of esteemed speakers from government bodies and leading associations. Mr. Vu Van Chung, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance, delivered an important address on Vietnam’s investment environment, focusing on key sectors attracting investment and the country’s preferential policies to draw international capital.
At the forum, Mr. Li Qian, Deputy Commander of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Modern Trade Industry Upgrade Development Zone Command in Luohu District, Shenzhen, delivered a speech titled “China–Vietnam Cooperation: Advancing Modern Trade Together.” Mr. Gao Tao, Party Secretary of Hangcheng District, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, also gave a keynote speech titled “An Overview of the Business Environment in Bao’an District and the Jiufang International Area.”
Within the framework of the forum, prominent associations and enterprises from Vietnam and China delivered brief presentations on their business development directions, cooperation needs for the near future, and potential areas for deeper collaboration—especially in high technology and digital transformation, import-export trade, and investment and business connections.
During the remarks from Chinese business representatives, Mr. Jesse Choi, Executive Vice Chairman of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Union, Executive Chairman of the Guangdong Business Association in Vietnam, and Board Member and CEO of Sunwah Group (Hong Kong) for the ASEAN region, shared Sunwah’s journey of over 50 years of development in Vietnam. He also expressed the Group’s readiness to serve as a bridge to promote partnerships and facilitate investment and business cooperation between Greater Bay Area enterprises and Vietnam.
This event marks an important milestone in promoting sustainable and long-term cooperation between Vietnam and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, opening up breakthrough development opportunities for enterprises from both sides across key economic sectors.- (VNA/VLLF)
