Vietnam International Financial Centre Da Nang (VIFC Da Nang), in collaboration with Unchained Summit Vietnam 2026, convened a strategic roundtable bringing together senior international executives, founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to examine the practical steps required to position Da Nang as a regional hub for digital finance, financial innovation, and international capital attraction.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, Da Nang, Vietnam:
The session, Positioning Da Nang as a Regional Digital Financial Centre, was hosted by VIFC Da Nang in collaboration with Unchained Summit and brought together 28 participants representing blockchain infrastructure, digital asset compliance, financial services, investment, venture capital, education, and institutional development, alongside VIFC Da Nang leadership and key government stakeholders.
Discussion and Key Themes
Discussions focused on a central question: what practical steps are required for Da Nang to emerge as a recognised destination for international digital finance companies, investors, and innovators, while attracting the capital and talent required to support long-term economic growth?
Participants examined Da Nang's existing strengths, including its strategic location, growing technology ecosystem, infrastructure investment, supportive municipal leadership, and the establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Centre Da Nang. The discussion also addressed the policy, infrastructure, and ecosystem developments required for Da Nang to compete with established financial centres across Asia and the Middle East.
A key theme throughout the roundtable was the opportunity for Da Nang to position itself as a gateway connecting international capital, financial innovation, and high-growth sectors of the Vietnamese economy. Participants noted that the combination of VIFC Da Nang's mandate, the city's openness to innovation, and Vietnam's ongoing regulatory and economic transformation creates a significant opportunity for long-term growth.
The discussion highlighted the factors that influence location decisions for international technology and financial services companies considering expansion into Southeast Asia. These include regulatory clarity, access to banking and financial infrastructure, talent availability, capital market access, and the overall business environment. Participants shared perspectives from across regional markets, noting that jurisdictions capable of balancing innovation with regulatory certainty are often best positioned to attract long-term investment and ecosystem development.
The conversation also addressed the importance of regulatory sandbox frameworks and controlled testing environments. Participants discussed how these mechanisms can support innovation by allowing emerging technologies and financial products to be developed under appropriate regulatory oversight while maintaining market integrity and investor confidence.
Several participants highlighted the growing role of digital financial infrastructure, including tokenisation of real-world assets, digital payments, and stablecoin-based settlement networks. Discussions focused on how these innovations can improve capital efficiency, facilitate cross-border transactions, and create new opportunities for investment and economic participation.
Cross-border collaboration and investment attraction featured prominently throughout the session. Participants discussed Vietnam's increasing role within global supply chains, international trade flows, and the broader digital economy, while highlighting the importance of creating stronger pathways for international investors, financial institutions, and technology companies to engage with opportunities in Vietnam.
The roundtable also explored the intersection of financial innovation and sustainable development. Discussions included the future role of carbon markets, green finance, and technology-enabled mechanisms that can support environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Human capital development formed another important part of the discussion. Participants explored the need to build local talent through education, digital skills development, credentialing frameworks, and international exchange programmes. There was broad agreement that developing a skilled workforce will be essential to supporting a globally competitive digital finance ecosystem and ensuring that local talent can participate in the opportunities created by the sector's growth.
Outcome
Participants agreed to work towards the establishment of a collaborative industry working group under the coordination of VIFC Da Nang, designed to maintain the momentum generated by the roundtable. The working group will focus on continued dialogue between international industry participants and VIFC Da Nang, knowledge exchange on regulatory and market development best practices, and the identification of specific partnership, investment, and ecosystem development opportunities that can be progressed ahead of Unchained Summit Vietnam 2027.
Mr. Dang Dinh Duc, Standing Vice Chairman, VIFC Da Nang, reaffirmed the centre's commitment to maintaining engagement with international stakeholders and translating discussions into practical initiatives that support Da Nang's ambition of becoming a regional hub for digital finance, financial innovation, and international capital attraction.
The roundtable was convened as part of Unchained Summit Vietnam, organised by Aeternum and co-hosted with the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Centre (DISSC).
Unchained Summit continues to Dubai on 7th and 8th September 2026 and Mumbai, India on 5th and 6th November 2026, before returning to Da Nang in 2027 with a significantly expanded global footprint.
For more information, visit official website: unchainedsummit.com/vietnam
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