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.
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: Site Visit Day and VIP Welcome Dinner (Hai Phong)
Flight from Singapore to Hanoi (SQ192 – 9:00am Departure, 11:30am Arrival)
Site visit to Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in Hai Phong
VIP Welcome Dinner aboard Sequila Yacht (6:00pm - 9:00pm, by invitation for designated participants)
Day 2 – 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 3 – 27 June 2026: Roundtable and Networking (Ha Long Bay)
Board Roundtable: How do Boards develop key competencies and drive sustainable performance?
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
Terence Quek, CEO (May 2022 - April 2026), Singapore Institute of Directors, Co-Director, VSBF
VSBF Advisory Council
John Lim, Past Chairman, Singapore Institute of Directors
Wong Lim Yin, Group President & CEO, Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Vice Chair, Asia, of the World Energy Council
Wong Su Yen, Former 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
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 at Vinpearl Ha Long Bay from 25-27 June 2026, 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