The article argues VIFC should not only attract capital but also connect financial markets so domestic and international funds can flow efficiently, under its "one centre, two locations" model in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. At the Southeast Asia Top 500 Largest Enterprises Summit on 3 November, representatives of KPMG and UOB said the shift in global capital flows is an opportunity for Vietnam, which needs to upgrade the quality of its investment projects. Ashley Zhang of the Institute of International Finance said Vietnam need not compete directly with Singapore but can complement the regional financial ecosystem, while expanding into fintech and green finance. Richard D. McClellan, CEO of VIFC-HCMC, said building an international financial centre is a long-term process that may take at least 5-10 years.
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Original headline: Giải bài toán lớn để Việt Nam đón dòng vốn toàn cầu chảy qua Trung tâm tài chính
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