A high-level forum in Singapore convened regional leaders and thinkers to explore how Vietnam and Singapore can jointly drive ASEAN鈥檚 sustainable and inclusive growth towards 2045.
On 18 April 2026, leaders, scholars, entrepreneurs, and diplomats convened in Singapore for the forum Vietnam 鈥 Singapore Partnership for Growth towards ASEAN 2045, a platform for open and strategic dialogue on building a more prosperous, sustainable, and interconnected region.
Held as part of the broader Vietnam 鈥 Singapore Partnership for Growth week (16鈥19 April 2026), the forum brought together cross-sector perspectives centred on three key pillars of bilateral cooperation: technology, education, and culture.
Delivering the opening remarks, Ambassador H.E. Tr岷 Ph瓢峄沜 Anh highlighted the deepening strategic alignment between Vietnam and Singapore, emphasising not only the strength of bilateral ties but also their shared responsibility in shaping ASEAN鈥檚 future. As Vietnam鈥檚 Ambassador to Singapore, he plays a pivotal role in advancing diplomatic, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two nations.
In his address, Ambassador H.E. Tr岷 Ph瓢峄沜 Anh underscored the significance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, describing it as a forward-looking framework that enables both countries to collaborate more closely across key sectors, including innovation, education, and sustainable development. He also reiterated Vietnam鈥檚 commitment to fostering regional connectivity and multilateral cooperation, positioning the Vietnam鈥揝ingapore relationship as a catalyst for broader ASEAN integration and resilience
The forum featured two panel discussions addressing practical pathways forward. The first focused on technology-driven growth, highlighting the evolution of the 鈥淒ual Engine 2.0鈥 model in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership era. The second explored how ASEAN鈥檚 soft power鈥攕panning culture, creativity, and human capital鈥攃an be translated into tangible economic value.
A key highlight of the event was the introduction of the R峄搉g Xanh Fellowship, led by Mrs. Nguyen Thanh Giang, Co-Founder & CEO of Vietnam Brand Purpose. The initiative aims to build a global network that connects resources, supports creative projects, and strengthens strategic capacity for Vietnamese communities worldwide.
Co-organised by Vietnam Brand Purpose, Stamford Global Leadership Center, Silver Lion Enterprise Impact, and R峄搉g Xanh Fellowship, the forum reflects a growing emphasis on cross-border collaboration as ASEAN looks ahead to 2045.
Source: Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Republic of Singapore
