Hanoi, Oct. 28 -- Mr. Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum,

Heads of Delegations, Ambassadors, Representatives of International Organizations in Viet Nam, Business Leaders, Experts, and Scholars,

Leaders of Central Commissions, Ministries, Agencies, and Localities,

On behalf of the Government of Viet Nam, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all distinguished guests gathering in Ho Chi Minh City for the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 - Convergence of New Global Growth Poles.

I express my sincere appreciation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) and our partners for their steadfast companionship over the years, thereby contributing to making the Autumn Economic Forum an open, substantive platform for dialogu...