Vietnam Sustainable Finance 2025:
Meeting International and Vietnam’s Green Standards

The webinar, hosted by FiinRatings, takes place at a pivotal moment as Vietnam prepares to announce its Taxonomy - a foundational framework to guide and standardize sustainable finance activities nationwide.

The event brings together both local and international experts, including representatives from S&P Global Ratings and regulatory authorities, to share best practices and foster dialogue on sustainable finance. There will be discussions on global trends update, the progress of Vietnam’s taxonomy development, and introduce key tools for implementing green finance, sustainable bonds, and transition finance.

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:40 AM ICT, Thursday, May 29, 2025
Format: Webinar (Zoom)

Vietnam Sustainable Finance 2025:
Meeting International and Vietnam’s Green Standards

The webinar, hosted by FiinRatings, takes place at a pivotal moment as Vietnam prepares to announce its Taxonomy - a foundational framework to guide and standardize sustainable finance activities nationwide. The event brings together both local and international experts, including representatives from S&P Global Ratings and regulatory authorities, to share best practices and foster dialogue on sustainable finance. There will be discussions on global trends update, the progress of Vietnam’s taxonomy development, and introduce key tools for implementing green finance, sustainable bonds, and transition finance.

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:40 AM ICT, Thursday, May 29, 2025
Format: Webinar (Zoom)

Reasons to join

Vietnam is advancing its sustainable development agenda with firm commitments, including net-zero emissions by 2050 and the National Green Growth Strategy 2021-2030. As capital markets play a key role in mobilizing green finance, there is an urgent need to strengthen sustainable finance frameworks and practices.

Understand Vietnam's evolving regulatory landscape for sustainable finance and how Vietnam Taxonomy aligns with international standards.

Explore practical tools and methodologies for SPO and green bond framework development.

Listen to insights from leading specialists from S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings.

Foster dialogue among key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable finance adoption in Vietnam.

Understand Vietnam's evolving regulatory landscape for sustainable finance and how Vietnam Taxonomy aligns with international standards.

Explore practical tools and methodologies for SPO and green bond framework development.

Listen to insights from leading specialists from S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings.

Foster dialogue among key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable finance adoption in Vietnam.

Event Agenda

9:00 – 09:10

Opening Remarks

Mr. Nguyen Quang Thuan, FCCA

Chairman and CEO
FiinRatings

9:10 – 09:30

Keynote Session | The Evolution of Sustainable Finance: Global Trends and Vietnam's Positioning

Mr. Bertrand Jabouley

Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia-Pacific
S&P Global Ratings

9:30 – 11:00

Panel Discussion | Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments in Vietnam: Progress and Potential

Moderator

Mr. Nguyen Quang Thuan, FCCA

Chairman and CEO
FiinRatings

Panelists

Mr. Vu Chi Dzung

Head of Legal - External Affairs Department
State Securities Commission of Vietnam

Mr. Pham Ngoc Khang

General Director
Home Credit Viet Nam

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho

Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Mr. Bertrand Jabouley

Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia-Pacific
S&P Global Ratings

Mr. Duy Bui, CFA

Deputy Head of FI Investments, Climate Finance
responsAbility Investments AG

Mr. Nguyen Tung Anh

Head of Sustainable Finance Services
FiinRatings

11:00 – 11:30

Technical Session | Tools and Methodologies for Sustainable Finance Assessment

Mr. Nguyen Tung Anh

Head of Sustainable Finance Services
FiinRatings

Ms. Vanessa Lai

Sustainable Finance Specialist
S&P Global Ratings

11:30 – 11:40

Closing Remarks

Mr. Bertrand Jabouley

Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia-Pacific
S&P Global Ratings

Event Agenda

9:00 – 09:10

Opening Remarks

Mr. Nguyen Quang Thuan, FCCA

Chairman and CEO
FiinRatings

9:10 – 09:30

Keynote Session | The Evolution of Sustainable Finance: Global Trends and Vietnam's Positioning

Mr. Bertrand Jabouley

Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia-Pacific
S&P Global Ratings

9:30 – 11:00

Panel Discussion | Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments in Vietnam: Progress and Potential

Moderator

Mr. Nguyen Quang Thuan, FCCA

Chairman and CEO
FiinRatings

Panelists

Mr. Vu Chi Dzung

Head of Legal - External Affairs Department
State Securities Commission of Vietnam

Mr. Pham Ngoc Khang

General Director
Home Credit Viet Nam

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho

Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Mr. Bertrand Jabouley

Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia-Pacific
S&P Global Ratings

Mr. Duy Bui, CFA

Deputy Head of FI Investments, Climate Finance
responsAbility Investments AG

Mr. Nguyen Tung Anh

Head of Sustainable Finance Services
FiinRatings

11:00 – 11:30

Technical Session | Tools and Methodologies for Sustainable Finance Assessment

Mr. Nguyen Tung Anh

Head of Sustainable Finance Services
FiinRatings

Ms. Vanessa Lai

Sustainable Finance Specialist
S&P Global Ratings

11:30 – 11:40

Closing Remarks

Mr. Bertrand Jabouley

Head of Sustainable Finance
S&P Global Ratings

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the event will be recorded for replay. Link to the replay will be posted after the event on this page.

You will receive an email acknowledging your registration submission, followed by a separate confirmation once it has been reviewed.

Our event is ideal for Vietnamese corporations, financial institutions, institutional investors, securities firms, regulators, international development agencies, academics, and industry associations interested in sustainable finance.
Join us to explore green finance opportunities, policy updates, and practical tools for driving Vietnam’s sustainable market growth.

For any questions for FiinRatings, please contact:
Ms. Uyen Nguyen - Public Relations Officer
Email: uyen.nguyenthanhxuan@fiingroup.vn
SĐT: (+84) 96 857 6814

Event Content

Post-COVID-19, Vietnam's economy is in recovery, accompanied by numerous policy changes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which comprise over 90% of the country's businesses, are gradually resuming their business and investment activities. To expand production, improve competitiveness, and integrate into the global supply chain, these SMEs require access to formal financial services. However, current bank policies inadequately address their financial needs. To address this issue, FiinGroup in collaboration with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence organized the conference themed "Innovation in Banking and Financial Services for Small and Medium Enterprises in Vietnam" to provide updates and suggest solutions for better credit risk management.

Overview of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam

Keynote 1

Overview of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam

Current economic indicators & SMEs landscape in Vietnam
Challenges and opportunities for SMEs development
Market infrastructure and Digital transformation in Banking and Fintech

Leveraging SMEs financing to overcome barriers in Access to Finance (A2F)

Keynote 2

Leveraging SMEs financing to overcome barriers in Access to Finance (A2F)

Capital financing for SMEs
Enhancing financial infrastructure for SMEs finance access
Innovative banking and finance services and solutions for SMEs finance access

Potential risks in SMEs Finance & How to mitigate risks

Keynote 3

Potential risks in SMEs Finance & How to mitigate risks

Types of potential risks
Strategies for risk management in Vietnam
Early Warning System (EWS) for risk assessment
Case studies of successful risk mitigation in regional markets

Panel Discussion

Discussion between speakers and experts

Challenges and opportunities for SMEs development
Innovations in digital lending solutions for SMEs
Pioneering transformation to elevate service excellence for SME Customers
Practical approaches: Cooperation between traditional financial institutions, fintech companies and regulatory bodies
Outlook for the evolution of SMEs financing in Vietnam
Strategies to enhance SMEs' access to credit in Vietnam
Q&A (15’)

Vietnam Sustainable Finance 2025: Meeting International and Vietnam’s Green Standards

Vietnam Sustainable Finance 2025: Meeting International and Vietnam’s Green Standards

Opening Remarks

Keynote Session | The Evolution of Sustainable Finance: Global Trends and Vietnam's Positioning

Panel Discussion | Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments in Vietnam: Progress and Potential

Technical Session | Tools and Methodologies for Sustainable Finance Assessment

Closing Remarks

Opening Remarks

Keynote Session | The Evolution of Sustainable Finance: Global Trends and Vietnam's Positioning

Panel Discussion | Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments in Vietnam: Progress and Potential

Technical Session | Tools and Methodologies for Sustainable Finance Assessment

Closing Remarks

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Vietnam Sustainable Finance 2025:
Meeting International and Vietnam’s Green Standards

Vietnam Sustainable Finance 2025:
Meeting International and Vietnam’s Green Standards