Techcombank CEO upbeat on Vietnam's growth outlook at Fortune Summit 2026
Techcombank CEO Jens Lottner highlighted Vietnam's economic resilience, investment prospects and infrastructure development at the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 Summit 2026, emphasizing the need for long-term capital to sustain growth.
Jens Lottner, CEO of Techcombank, expressed cautious optimism about Vietnam's economic trajectory at the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 Summit 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 3. Lottner highlighted the nation's resilience in the face of global uncertainties and underscored potential growth avenues through foreign investment and supply chain diversification.
He was part of a panel titled "Global Economic Outlook: Regional Impact," moderated by Fortune editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell, alongside other prominent figures from Citi, Brookings Institution, and a former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam.
Vietnam's growth fundamentals, Lottner noted, remained robust despite trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. He emphasized foreign direct investment (FDI) and global supply chain diversification as pivotal drivers for advancement. Attracting investment in advanced manufacturing and higher-value industries, with the necessary infrastructure development, would be crucial to maximizing these opportunities.
Lottner specifically pointed to industrial parks, seaports, and transport networks as key elements in reinforcing Vietnam's competitiveness and integration into global supply chains.
The potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) was another focal point. Lottner, drawing upon Techcombank's experiences, stressed that AI's value lies not in its scale of investment but in its practical application to tackle business challenges, such as enhancing efficiency and bolstering employees' skills. The Techcombank CEO also mentioned the proposed Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) as a promising prospect.
He explained that the VIFC could facilitate the flow of global capital into domestic investment opportunities, bolstering the country's capital markets, financial products, and long-term funding channels for priority sectors. Techcombank and its financial ecosystem are actively exploring participation in the VIFC, aiming to leverage their technological infrastructure, governance expertise, specialized personnel, financial services ecosystem, and relationships with international investors and partners.
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