Within the framework of APEC 2026, the 33rd APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM 2026) took place in Hong Kong (China) from October 20–21, focusing on discussions regarding the macroeconomic situation, growth prospects, and the direction of regional financial cooperation. During the meeting, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan participated in a key discussion session on the macroeconomy alongside his counterparts from China and the United States. The Minister shared insights on the global and regional economic landscape, as well as Vietnam’s economic outlook for the first nine months of 2026.

At the meeting, Vietnam officially assumed the chairmanship of the APEC Finance Ministers’ Process for 2027, with the event slated to be held in Ha Long. According to Minister Ngo Van Tuan, Vietnam has proposed four priority themes—which have received strong consensus from member economies—including:

Strengthening capital markets: Unlocking private capital to support investment in innovative enterprises. Developing financial infrastructure: Facilitating access to financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Diversifying investment resources for development: Expanding capital mobilization channels to support economic growth across APEC economies.

Attracting and training young talent in the financial sector: Cultivating a high-quality workforce capable of meeting the demands of integration and innovation.

These themes are expected to be the primary focus of discussions throughout 2027, aimed at developing practical solutions to enhance macroeconomic management and foster socio-economic development within member economies. By assuming the role of chair for the 2027 APEC Finance Ministers’ Process, Vietnam gains an opportunity to advance cooperative initiatives, strengthen connectivity, and facilitate the exchange of expertise in the financial sector—all while affirming its proactive stance within regional economic cooperation frameworks.

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Source: Government Portal