Experts at the forum noted that Vietnam is gradually becoming an attractive destination for US investors amidst its rapid technological development.

The
Vietnam – United States Innovation and Investment Forum was held in California
(US), on March 17 by the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) in collaboration with the Global Electronics
Association (GEA) and international partners.

Held within the framework of the APEX EXPO 2026, and bringing together
over 100 distinguished leaders, experts, and innovators from the global
technology and innovation landscape, the Forum featured participation from prominent
corporations, organizations, and investment funds, including GEA, EXCEL
Services Corporation, Viglacera, Sun Group, Prodezi, VNPost, Azurich,
Saigontel, and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

The
Forum took place at a pivotal juncture as Vietnam enters a transformative phase
aimed at realizing national strategies on breakthroughs in science, technology,
innovation, and digital transformation. Serving as a dynamic platform for
investment connectivity, the event facilitated capital flows and fostered
substantive cooperation frameworks among financial institutions, universities,
and leading technology enterprises from both countries.

Speaking
at the forum, Mr. Vo Xuan Hoai, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National
Innovation Center (NIC), emphasized that Vietnam is proactively seizing
opportunities arising from the new industrial revolution. Leveraging synergies with global innovation ecosystems, particularly strategic partners in the US, will not only strengthen Vietnam’s technological self-reliance but also serve as a powerful driver in shaping the country’s firm position within the global economic architecture, he said. 

Through
in-depth discussions, participants explored global supply chain realignments,
Vietnam’s increasingly strategic role, and pathways to attract investment in
key sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), smart
manufacturing, renewable energy, robotics, aerospace, and autonomous
technologies.

Representing
the international business community, Mr. John W. Mitchell, Chairman of the
Global Electronics Association, noted that Vietnam is emerging as a pivotal
link and a strategically significant destination within the global technology
supply chain. The Vietnamese Government’s proactive and enabling approach,
combined with a dynamic and ambitious workforce, acts as a powerful magnet for
US investors.

GEA, he added, remains committed to building robust bridges to help enterprises integrate more deeply into Vietnam’s promising innovation ecosystem and generate sustainable development value.

Echoing
this perspective, Mr. James Voss, Vice President of EXCEL Services Corporation,
highlighted the vast potential for bilateral cooperation in next-generation
energy technologies. Expanding joint research and development, strengthening clean and stable energy infrastructure, and enhancing workforce training will lay the groundwork for large-scale flagship projects between the two countries in the coming era, he said.

Demonstrating
tangible outcomes of the Forum, several strategic cooperation agreements were
announced, notably between NIC and EXCEL Services Corporation, Azurich
Investment Fund and Viet Tri University of Industry, EXCEL Services Corporation
and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

The Forum represents a key highlight of the Global
Business Innovation Connect (GBIC) 2026 program, held from March 12–17,
2026, in the United States. Within this framework, the delegation participated
in APEX EXPO 2026, attended the seminar “Connecting the Viet Nam Innovation
Experts Network in Silicon Valley to Advance Strategic Technology
Development,” and engaged with leading global technology partners including
NVIDIA, Meta, OpenAI, Marvell, Stanford University, SEMI, Anduril, etc…

-Phuong Nhi