Vietnam's Autumn Economic Forum to Co-brand with WEF, Elevate International Prestige
Vietnam aims to establish its Autumn Economic Forum as a prestigious annual platform by co-branding with the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the 2026 event in Ho Chi Minh City. The forum will focus on AI, digital economy, and sustainable manufacturing, including discussions on repositioning Vietnam and ASEAN in global value chains and future manufacturing workforce readiness.
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