From June 7 to 9, 2025, the Global Investment and Partnership Forum for Peace and Prosperity (GIFPP 2025) took place in Bangkok, Thailand, with nearly 300 delegates from 14 countries and territories. The forum was co-organized by the Vietnam National Start-up Innovation Forum (VNSIF), aiming to build a globally responsible and sustainable investment ecosystem
The event marked a new step in connecting investors, businesses, startups, and policy organizations to promote impact investing — targeting both profit and social value, especially in technology, renewable energy, green finance, education, and healthcare
In his opening remarks, Mr. Abraham Nguyễn Quang Huy — Chairman of VNSIF and founder of GIFPP — emphasized, “We invest not only to compete for profit, but to create a legacy of peace and prosperity for future generations”
He called upon the international community to empower youth via education, digital technology, and a comprehensive startup ecosystem.
Delegates included high-level leaders from public and private sectors, with representation from the governments of Thailand, UAE, Dubai, Switzerland, along with international organizations specializing in innovation and green finance
Panel discussions highlighted the role of innovation in achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and proposed policies to accelerate investment in high-impact social sectors. Dr. Martin Spraggon Hernandez, Advisor to the Dubai government, underscored Dubai’s efforts in developing AI and blockchain hubs and the “9S UNION” platform connecting global startups. Mr. Roger Leitner, President of the Swiss‑ASEAN Chamber of Commerce, advocated for enhanced public-private cooperation to fuel sustainable innovation
A standout moment at GIFPP 2025 was the launch of the Global Economic Alliance 9S UNION — a comprehensive digital platform jointly developed by VNSIF and partners. It aims to link investors, businesses, and startups across borders, enhancing supply chain transparency and economic security in a globalized world
Dr. Francis Gaudreault, Advisor to the Abu Dhabi government, commented, “9S UNION will serve as a strategic platform to build a responsible global investment ecosystem”
During the forum, representatives from 12 countries signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to invest in at least 10 startup projects spanning technology, education, healthcare, and energy.
Vietnam’s coordinating role was highlighted as pioneering investment initiatives tied to innovation, especially as the country integrates deeply into global value chains
In addition to workshops, the forum featured B2B business matchmaking, tech showcases, and a cultural gala — expanding collaboration opportunities for Vietnamese businesses and promoting an image of Vietnam as dynamic, globally integrated, and forward-thinking .
GIFPP 2025 not only served as a discussion platform, but as a global movement calling on nations, corporations, and individuals to turn challenges into opportunities, ideas into reality, and peace into a lasting legacy for Gen Z and future generations
This forum transcended a typical investment promotion event; it was a catalyst for global investment cooperation across AI, blockchain, fintech, renewable energy, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and green finance. Participants sought solutions to global challenges — climate change, poverty, inequality, health and food crises — by committing bold investment in science, technology, startups, and innovation. At its core lay the pledge for sustainable development, closely aligned with the UN’s 17 SDGs, spreading the spirit of peace and social responsibility in every investment decision .