Hanoi, March 15 -- As developing an international financial centre (IFC) is considered a strategic step for Vietnam in its new stage of development, alongside efforts in institutional perfection, infrastructure improvement and investment attraction, a decisive factor is the availability of a financial workforce that meets international standards.

Experts said that while institutional frameworks can be modelled after those of established financial hubs worldwide and policies designed in line with international practices, building a qualified workforce - from regulators and financial experts to investors - requires a long period of training and experience accumulation.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, Chairman of the Execu...