Khanh Hoa province is intensifying its outreach to global investors and financial institutions from Singapore, Australia, France and beyond, seeking capital for infrastructure and economic development.

A recent meeting between provincial leaders and a delegation of international investors, facilitated by Shinec Corporation, opened new pathways for large-scale capital mobilization.

Among the attendees was Mr. Xavier Adserà, CEO of U-Ventures, a Spanish financial expert with over 30 years of experience in financial management, investment banking, private equity, and cross-border project development.

He is currently leading a project to build an international financial and trade center in Cartagena (Colombia), in partnership with Dubai’s DMCC. His presence in Khanh Hoa underscores the strong interest global institutions have in Vietnam and in the province’s emerging potential.

Also present were senior executives and financial advisors from Vantage Point Asset Management (VPAM), a Singapore-based fund managing several billion USD in assets.

The meeting also welcomed Mr. Paul Thomas, Senior Executive Director of AustralianSuper — one of Australia’s largest pension funds, managing approximately AUD 300 billion.

France’s SUEZ Group, a global leader in water and waste management with over 160 years of experience, also sent a representative. The group specializes in sustainable water distribution, wastewater treatment, recycling, and waste solutions. In Asia, SUEZ is engaged in major urban water and waste management projects in Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines.

During the meeting, Mr. Ferres Nicholas, CIO and CEO of Vantage Point Singapore, noted that Vietnam is increasingly recognized as a high-growth country, particularly in infrastructure and energy sectors.

Khanh Hoa has been positioned as a future growth nucleus of the South Central Coast, with strategic links to the Central Highlands — particularly in trade, services, logistics, and interregional transport.

The province has estimated its infrastructure investment needs at approximately 1 quadrillion VND (about 41.5 billion USD) between 2021 and 2030. As a result, authorities are actively promoting private and foreign investment to meet this target.

Foreign investors responded positively, expressing strong interest in the province’s strategic vision and potential.

Through Shinec Corporation, investors received detailed briefs on priority investment sectors and identified several viable opportunities aligned with their business models.

Specifically, Mr. Xavier and representatives from Vantage Point expressed interest in clean energy, LNG, and high-tech projects in Ninh Diem 1 Industrial Park.

SUEZ Group is exploring waste-to-energy and clean water infrastructure projects for the Van Phong Economic Zone.

Other firms from Europe and Australia are also investigating opportunities in energy, technology, logistics, and real estate.

Mr. Pham Hong Diep, Chairman of Shinec Corporation, affirmed that following this working session, investors will soon finalize their investment portfolios in Khanh Hoa.

A follow-up meeting will be organized to discuss specific commitments.

He also reaffirmed Shinec’s commitment to working alongside investors and the province to successfully implement projects and drive local development.

Speaking at the session, Mr. Nghiem Xuan Thanh, Secretary of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee, welcomed Shinec and the international delegation’s interest in developing industrial projects in the region.

He highlighted Khanh Hoa’s key strengths and focus areas for attracting investment.

The province is aiming for double-digit annual growth, improved living standards, and status as a key growth pole in the region — underpinned by a four-pillar economic strategy.

Ninh Diem 1 Industrial Park is particularly well-positioned to become a leading industrial hub, attracting strong interest from both domestic and foreign investors.

Authorities encouraged investors to continue exploring opportunities and maintain close coordination with Shinec and provincial departments to identify the most suitable sectors.

The province pledged to boost transport infrastructure connectivity, streamline administrative procedures, and offer attractive land and tax incentives — all in pursuit of developing a modern industrial and energy center.

Xuan Ngoc