February 02, 2026 | 09:09
Vietnam’s ambition to build an international financial centre is gaining traction. British Counsul General in Ho Chi Minh City Alexandra Smith told VIR’s Nguyen Huong why the United Kingdom is a key partner in shaping a future-ready financial hub.
February 14, 2025 | 15:51
Vietnam is planning to establish a regional financial centre in the central city of Danang and an international-scale one in Ho Chi Minh City. British consul general Alexandra Smith spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this can be realised.
December 25, 2024 | 11:00
British consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, Alexandra Smith, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about these plans and the benefits for both sides.
September 02, 2024 | 09:00
Landing in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, one immediately feels the buzz. Coming from Jakarta, where I represent the UK to the ASEAN Economic Community, my focus was on long-term macroeconomic trends and building consensus.