This information was shared by experts at the "Vietnam Impact Investment 2025" forum, themed "Promoting Sustainable Growth: Unlocking Impact Investment for Vietnam's Future," held on December 10th in Hanoi . The event was organized by the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in collaboration with the Impact Investment Fund (IIX), with support from the Canadian Department for Global Affairs (GAC).
At the event, Associate Professor, Dr. Ho Sy Hung - Chairman of VCCI, stated that the business sector currently contributes approximately 60% of GDP, 98% of export turnover, and creates jobs for 85% of the country's workforce, becoming a driving force in industrialization, modernization, and international integration.
Beyond creating economic value, an increasing number of businesses are interested in investing in projects that help address social and environmental issues, contributing to the goal of sustainable development where no one is left behind – this is what impact investment is all about.
Impact investment in Vietnam is growing strongly thanks to key policy drivers, including the commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, the 2025 national green classification scheme, and the national circular economy action plan by 2035.
Increasingly, businesses are delivering practical solutions in key areas such as sustainable agriculture , climate change adaptation, education, health, renewable energy, women's economic empowerment, and financial inclusion. These businesses not only create tangible social and environmental impacts but also generate financial returns for their impact investors.
According to a 2022 report by the United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, there are approximately 22,000 social impact enterprises (SIBs) nationwide, mainly small and micro-enterprises, operating in the fields of agriculture, education, health, handicrafts, etc.
In just a few years, recent research compiled by the Impact Investment Fund (IIX) shows that this number has increased to approximately 26,000 businesses by 2025. These businesses not only create jobs and socially meaningful services, but also attract increasing amounts of investment capital from both domestic and international sources.
The results from the Vietnam Impact Investment Index (CAM Index) 2025 further confirm this positive trend: Vietnam achieved 51/100 points, continuing to lead the ASEAN region and surpassing the global average of 44 points. In particular, Vietnam's achievement score in gender equality is 49 points – higher than the global average, demonstrating significant efforts in empowering women and vulnerable groups through socially-oriented business models.
Vietnam achieved good results in three main areas, such as gender (51), climate (44) and community impact (58). Notably, 65% of the impact-making businesses were assessed as being led by women, and an increasing number of women-owned businesses are bringing effective climate solutions.
According to the VCCI Chairman, these figures show that our impact investment ecosystem is gradually maturing, making increasingly significant contributions to sustainable economic growth and social development.
"Vietnam's continued leading position in ASEAN in the Orange Index is a source of great pride. To maintain this momentum, SIBs need to enhance their core competencies and market-oriented thinking; investors need to prioritize high-impact sectors and strengthen cooperation with development finance institutions and philanthropic funding sources," said the VCCI Chairman.
The strong growth of impact investment in Vietnam has also received positive support from the international community. Mr. Jim Nickel, the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, affirmed his commitment to working alongside Vietnam to become a leading impact investment hub in Southeast Asia.
Through development cooperation programs, Canada shares its expertise in mixed finance, ecosystem building, and private capital mobilization. A prime example is the Impact Investment Readiness Project in Vietnam (IIRV), implemented by IIX with support from GAC.
Professor Durreen Shahnaz, Founder and CEO of IIX, shared: "Through the IIRV Project, we have supported nearly 250 impact businesses and successfully raised C$17.5 million in private capital. These businesses are making a real impact: empowering women economically, strengthening resilience to climate change, and creating sustainable livelihoods."
The founder and CEO of IIX believes that Vietnam is at a crucial juncture and has enormous potential to lead the region. With the right support, Vietnam can unlock billions of dollars to serve sustainable development goals...
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