About the Programme
Established in 2021, the Vietnam-Singapore Board Forum (VSBF) annually convenes board members, C-suite leaders and thought leaders from Vietnam, Singapore and beyond to exchange perspectives on corporate governance and sustainability.
From 2026, the VIETSTAR Institute of Management and Consulting (VIETSTAR) and SID Board Academy, a sub-brand of Singapore Institute of Directors, will partner to co-organise the Forum. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening board governance, fostering leadership dialogue and deepening collaboration between Singapore and Vietnam.
This 2026 theme, The Future Enterprise: Aligning profit, purpose and performance to achieve sustainable growth, will anchor curated discussions and networking on the board’s role in driving sustainable enterprise. VSBF 2026 will address a core leadership challenge: navigating the intersection of sustainability goals and technological disruption, moving beyond awareness to the operationalisation of value – particularly amidst uncertainty in funding and executing green transitions.
Strategic Pillars & Programme Highlights
Why attend
Gain cross‑border perspectives on governance, sustainability and enterprise resilience.
Engage with peers and policymakers shaping Vietnam as a strategic growth market.
Experience Vietnam’s growth story firsthand through immersive site visits.
Transform sustainability awareness into actionable strategies amidst funding and execution challenges.
Earn 24 CPD hours while expanding and strengthening your regional network.
Key sectors represented include
Ministries & provincial leaders: Representatives from Ministry of Finance, President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)
Finance & banking: Temasek, GenZero, Vietcombank, U&I Group, Phu Nhuan Jewellery Joint Stock Company
Energy: Vietnam National Energy and Industry Group, Sembcorp Industries, Vietnam National Chemical Corporation, Ca Mau Fertilizer Corporation
Technology: Shenzhen AI Industry Association, Paris Business and Technology School
Healthcare & education: Thomson Medical - Paris Business School etc
Programme Overview
This VSBF 2026 is a 3-day in-person programme taking place in Hai Phong and Ha Long Bay, Vietnam from 25–27 June 2026.
Day 1 – 25 June 2026: VSIP visit (Hai Phong)
Flight from Singapore to Hanoi (SQ192 – 9:00am Departure, 11:30am Arrival)
Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (Hai Phong) site visit
Dinner
Day 1 – 26 June 2026: VSBF Main Forum (Ha Long Bay)
Main Forum at FLC Convention Centre, Ha Long Bay. Highlights Include:
Keynote Speech by Lim Boon Heng, Senior Advisor, Former Chairman of Temasek Holdings; VSBF Senior Advisor
Presentation: From Traditional to Hybrid: How Sustainability Drives Profitability in the Future Enterprise
Presentation: Unlocking Green Capital for Strategic Expansion
Presentation: How AI Powers Growth and Verifiable Sustainability?
Cross-Border Dialogue
Dinner & Vietnamese Musical Performance
Day 2 – 27 June 2026: Roundtable and Networking (Ha Long Bay)
Board Roundtable: How do Boards develop key competencies and drive sustainable performance? OR
VSBF Golf Tournament
Note: Programme details are subject to change.
Faculty and Programme Directors
VSBF Senior Advisor and Management Team
Lim Boon Heng, Senior Advisor, Former Chairman of Temasek Holdings; VSBF Senior Advisor
Mary Pham Thu Hang, CEO, VIETSTAR Institute of Management and Consulting, Director, VSBF
Emily Poon, CEO, Singapore Institute of Directors
VSBF Advisory Council
John Lim, Past Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors
Wong Kim Yin, Group President & CEO, Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Vice Chair, Asia, of the World Energy Council
Wong Su-Yen, Chair, James Cook University Singapore, Immediate Past Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors
VSBF Council
Shai Ganu, Governing Council Member, Singapore Institute of Directors
Mai Huu Tin, Board of Directors, UniGroup
Bui Minh Tien, Member of BOD, Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group
Huong Vu, General Director, EY Consulting Vietnam
Frederick Teo, CEO, GenZero
Speakers
Mr Colin Low, Chairman of Audit, Risk & Sustainability Committee & Global Independent Director, AET Tankers; Lead Independent Director of SGX listed Jason Marine Group
Dr Benjamin Chiao, Chairman of Eurasia Institute, Academic Chairman, Shenzhen AI Industry Association, Chairman, Forbes China 2025 ESG Forum
Mr. Shai Ganu, Senior Managing Director; Global Leader - Board Advisory Practice, WTW
Mr K V Rao, Chairman of Tata International Singapore Pte ltd, Senior Advisor of BCG Asia
Ms Isabella Loh Wai Kiew, Chairperson and Board Director Singapore Environment Council and Vice Chair Global EcoLabeling Network , Chairman PMC Cert Board- Singapore Business Advisors and Consultants Council
Mr Gareth Wong, Chief Operating Officer, Integrated Urban Solutions - Sembcorp Industries
Ms Hoon Ling Min, DirectoratGenZero, an investment platform founded by Temasek
Dr. Josse Roussel, Paris School of Business and ESGCI. Expert in Human Capital, Finance and Sustainable Development
Dr Wilson Chew, Chair, J.P Wilson, Former lead partner for strategy of PwC. Former Council member of the Singapore Institute of Directors
Who Should Attend
This forum is designed for policy makers, state management agencies, board of directors, c-suite executives, senior managers and consultants who want to tap into Vietnam’s strategic growth potential. Participants will immerse themselves in cross-border dialogue through site visits, peer exchange and board-level discussions on board governance, sustainability and enterprise resilience.
Investment
The following programme fees include accommodation from 25-27 June 2026 (2 nights), together with all meals provided during the programme. Please note that flight tickets are not included and participants are responsible for making their own flight arrangements. Participants are encouraged to take the SQ192 flight on 25 June from Singapore to Hanoi (9:00am Departure, 11:30am Arrival) for an optimal programme experience.
SID members: S$2,725 (incl. 9% GST)
Non-members: S$3,270 (incl. 9% GST)
SID Corporate members: S$7,000 for 3 corporate nominees (incl. 9% GST). For additional nominees, please contact boardacademy@sid.org.sg.
CPD Hours: 24 hours