(30 September 2026)

Sunwah – From 26 to 29 October 2026, Dr. Jonathan Choi, Chairman of Sunwah Group, led the Group’s delegation to the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). As a key partner of the Forum, Sunwah participated in dialogues and networking activities, sharing its technology development priorities, exploring investment partnerships and strengthening connections between the city and international partners.

Under the leadership of the HCMC People’s Committee, in collaboration with the HCMC Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (HCMC C4IR) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), AEF 2026 brought together government leaders, international organizations, corporations, investment funds, and representatives from domestic and international innovation ecosystems. The Forum provided a platform to discuss new growth drivers and explore partnerships supporting the city’s development.

Sharing investment and technology priorities at CEO 500

On 26 October, Mr. Jesse Choi, Regional Director of Sunwah Group (ASEAN) and CEO of Sunwah Innovations, participated in the CEO 500 session and shared Sunwah’s investment and technology development priorities in Vietnam. The areas discussed included artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous electric vehicles, energy and high-tech healthcare.

Sunwah’s approach focuses on connecting international technology and expertise with practical needs in Vietnam, identifying suitable partners to assess potential applications and develop cooperation opportunities. The Group is particularly interested in solutions that improve operational efficiency, conserve resources and support green and digital transformation.

Through CEO 500, Sunwah sought to strengthen discussions with government agencies and businesses on project implementation requirements, pilot mechanisms and potential partnerships, with the aim of bringing technology into practical use in HCMC.

Connecting international capital and supporting financial centre development

On 28 October, Dr. Jonathan Choi held a high-level meeting with H.E. Nguyen Van Thang, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC).

The meeting focused on international capital connectivity and the development of the International Financial Centre in HCMC. Dr. Choi proposed further strengthening Sunwah’s role as a bridge between the city, Hong Kong and international markets, helping expand connections with businesses, investors and financial institutions.

With its Hong Kong base and longstanding experience in Vietnam, Sunwah seeks to help partners understand local needs, exchange experience and identify cooperation opportunities aligned with the city’s development priorities.

Advancing Vietnam – China cooperation in Manufacturing and Logistics

On 29 October, Sunwah Group, together with the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCMC (ITPC), HCMC C4IR and the Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City, co-hosted the “Vietnam – China Business Seminar: Connecting Manufacturing, Logistics and Global Value Chains.”

The seminar provided an opportunity to discuss cooperation needs in manufacturing, logistics and value-chain connectivity, while exploring technology transfer, knowledge exchange and resource connections between the two markets.

At the event, Mr. Jesse Choi shared Sunwah’s priorities for promoting innovation and technology partnerships. Through its partner network in Vietnam, Hong Kong and Mainland China, the Group aims to help businesses find partners, access technology and develop cooperation models suited to local market conditions.

Sunwah’s participation in AEF 2026 reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to Vietnam and its role in connecting international partners. The Group looks forward to continuing its work with HCMC and its partners to advance the opportunities discussed at the Forum, contributing to the development of the business community and the city’s innovation ecosystem.