The annual investment conference, organised by Maybank Investment Banking Group (Maybank IBG) in Singapore on July 7-8, brought together around 200 institutional investors and international brokerage clients managing approximately US$23 trillion in assets.

The event connected global investors with 54 listed companies from six ASEAN economies - Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam - as well as India. Together, the participating companies represent a combined market capitalisation of approximately US$553 billion.

According to Maybank IBG, the 14 Vietnamese companies operate in sectors attracting strong international investor interest, including banking, technology, consumer goods, healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy. The selection was based on investor demand, a balanced mix of mid- and large-cap companies, their readiness to engage with global investors, and assessments by Maybank IBG's research team.

Michael Oh-Lau, CEO of Maybank IBG, said ASEAN continues to strengthen its position as a "safe haven" for global capital amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty. He noted that key trends, including the energy transition, supply chain reconfiguration, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital transformation, will continue to shape the region's growth in the coming years.

Alongside the conference, Maybank raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the ASEAN-6 economies to 4.7%. Vietnam's economy is projected to expand by 7.8% in 2026 and 7.9% in 2027, making it the fastest-growing major economy in the region.

According to Maybank, Vietnam's growth will be driven by electronics exports benefiting from the AI boom, sustained foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, accelerated infrastructure development, and continued diversification of global supply chains.

Kim Thien Quang, CEO of Maybank Investment Bank (Vietnam), pointed out that Vietnam's strong economic fundamentals continue to reinforce the country’s long-term investment appeal. He affirmed Maybank's commitment to supporting Vietnamese businesses by connecting them with international capital and providing strategic advisory services to help advance Vietnam’s long-term growth ambitions.

Source: VOV