HKAB and FHKI jointly organise an overseas delegation for the first time
Leading nearly 20 enterprises to explore new opportunities in Vietnam and expand their network in the ASEAN region
16 September 2025 – The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) invited Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) to jointly organise an overseas delegation for the first time, leading over 40 representatives from the banking sector and local enterprises to visit Hanoi, Vietnam from 14 to 16 September, with the aim to explore new opportunities in Vietnam and expand the “circle of friends” in the ASEAN region.
As a highlight of the trip, the HKAB and FHKI hosted a business luncheon themed “Charting the Future: Powering Growth through Hong Kong-Vietnam Partnerships” in Hanoi, attracting over 140 finance and business leaders from both Hong Kong and Vietnam to attend. At the event, Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Owin Fung, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore, and business leaders shared insights about opportunities for deepening cross-border cooperation between the two markets and unleashing their potential.
The visit covered a variety of activities, including meetings with senior officials and business leaders from Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, the State Bank of Vietnam and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for in-depth exchange of views on cross-border collaboration opportunities in Asia. The delegation also visited the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park to understand more about running a business in the market.
Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, stated: “This visit builds on the close and growing ties between Hong Kong and Vietnam, to further strengthen financial cooperation and foster dialogue. Hong Kong is uniquely-positioned to support enterprises from the Greater China region in expanding into Vietnam, and also Vietnamese firms going aboard. We see tremendous potential for deepening collaboration not only in trade and investment, but also in banking, capital market, green finance and fintech.”
Ms Mary Huen, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Association of Banks, said: “The Hong Kong Association of Banks has always been committed to promoting the strengths of Hong Kong as an international financial centre, to give full play to our role as a ‘super connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’. We are delighted to have invited FHKI to jointly organise this delegation for the first time, leading nearly 20 enterprises to go overseas and explore opportunities in ASEAN, covering industries such as retail, renewable energy, technology and digital assets. Vietnam is Hong Kong’s second-largest trading partner among ASEAN members. Through a wide range of financial services, Hong Kong’s banking industry can support the growing needs of Vietnamese financial institutions and corporates for fintech development (especially payment infrastructure and data centres). With the experience of Hong Kong as a sustainable finance hub, we can also support them in exploring green bonds and project finance, strengthening cross-border business collaborations between the two markets and driving further development of regional trade.”
Mr Anthony Lam, Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, added: “Research by FHKI indicates that Hong Kong’s industrial enterprises are steadily expanding into ASEAN markets, with Vietnam emerging as the preferred destination in many firms’ ‘China+N’ strategy. Vietnam serves not only as a competitive manufacturing base but also as a vital gateway to the broader ASEAN market. This delegation, organised in partnership with the HKAB, aims to translate strategic vision into concrete action. By connecting Hong Kong’s industrial capabilities with Vietnam’s development opportunities, whilst leveraging Hong Kong’s financial expertise, we are building practical bridges essential for business success. The Federation remains committed to strengthening industrial ties between the two regions, ensuring that the Hong Kong-Vietnam partnership becomes a robust engine for regional economic growth.”
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Photo caption: (from left) Mr Owin Fung, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore, Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Ms Mary Huen, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Association of Banks and Mr Anthony Lam, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, at the business luncheon in Vietnam.