Scaling Beyond Borders:
Leading in an Era of Regional Integration

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Sofitel Saigon Plaza, Ho Chi Minh City

4:00pm - 8:00pm

As the global trade landscape becomes increasingly complex—with recent signals of potential U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods under a second Trump administration—businesses must rethink how they scale, integrate, and compete regionally. These developments highlight the need for economic resilience, diversified trade partnerships, and stronger regional ties within Southeast Asia.

This forum addresses the urgent need for a scale-up mindset that embraces agility, innovation, and integration beyond traditional market dependencies. Hosted by Vanguard and in partnership with the Singapore Leaders Network, this high-level gathering brings together bold thinkers and doers from Singapore and Vietnam to share insights, explore alternative growth strategies, and build lasting cross-border connections.

The evening will feature a keynote from a transformational business leader, a panel of seasoned executives sharing real-world lessons on scaling, and a curated networking experience designed to ignite collaboration and strategic dialogue.

AGENDA

4:00PM – 4:30PM: Welcome Members and Guests, Check-in

4:30PM – 4:40PM: Opening Connections, Welcome Remarks

4:40PM – 5:05PM: Keynote: The Scale-Up Mindset: Leading Across Markets

  • Marco Breu — Chairman, Orionis Capital / Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Co.

  • Marco Breu shares insights on the mindset and execution needed to lead businesses beyond borders. With decades of experience advising governments and corporates across Asia, he’ll explore what it takes to scale with clarity, resilience, and bold leadership in a transforming region.

5:05PM – 6:15PM: Executive Panel Discussion: Leadership Stories Behind Global Growth

  • The “Scaling Beyond Borders” panel brings together senior leaders from Masan, TTC Group, REE Corporation, PNJ, and other leading Vietnamese companies to explore what it takes to grow from strong local foundations to regional and global relevance.

  • Speakers

    • Michael H. Nguyen — Deputy CEO, Masan Group

    • Uc My (Omi) Dang — Chairlady, TTC AgriS, Betrimex

    • Thai Binh Nguyen — Deputy CEO, REE Corporation

    • Tri Thong Le — Vice Chairman, CEO, PNJ

  • Moderated by Linh Thai, CEO of Skills Bridge, the conversation will focus on the mindset shifts, execution challenges, and leadership strategies needed to scale successfully from Vietnam. The panel will also highlight how Vietnam’s most ambitious companies can learn from and collaborate with regional partners to unlock new opportunities across Southeast Asia.

6:15PM – 6:25PM: Forum Close, Thank-you Remarks

6:25PM – 8:00PM: Networking & Cocktails

  • Enjoy curated conversations over cocktails and canapés

Keynote

Marco Breu

  • Chairman — Orionis Capital

  • Senior Advisor — McKinsey & Co.

Marco Breu is an entrepreneur, investor, and Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company. He is the Chairman and Founder of Orionis Capital, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups across Southeast Asia.

Marco co-founded VeDeDi, Vietnam’s first Single Malt Whisky Distillery, and is the founding investor of Timo, Vietnam’s first digital bank.

With 25 years at McKinsey, Marco launched and grew the Vietnam office to over 150 consultants. He advises governments on economic development and actively invests in fintech, e-commerce, and agriculture startups across Asia and Europe.

Marco holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Bern and Strathclyde University. He enjoys scuba diving and flying planes.

Speakers

  • Michael H. Nguyen

    Deputy CEO — Masan Group

  • Uc My (Omi) Dang

    Chairlady — TTC AgriS, Betrimex

  • Tri Thong Le

    Tri Thong Le

    Vice Chairman, CEO — PNJ

  • Thai Binh Nguyen

    Deputy CEO — REE Corporation

  • Linh Thai

    Linh Thai (moderator)

    CEO — Skills Bridge

  • Cuong Dang (host)

    Founder, Chairman — Vietnam Vanguard

Why Attend

  • Exclusive Access: Hear firsthand from influential CEOs and regional leaders driving growth across Southeast Asia.

  • Timely Insights: Understand how global trade shifts, including potential U.S. tariffs, are shaping Vietnam’s business landscape and how to respond strategically.

  • Curated Connections: Network with 30+ executives from Singapore, and local C-suite/founders in a highly personalized setting.

  • Actionable Takeaways: Learn practical strategies on scaling teams, entering new markets, and securing capital across borders.

  • Vanguard Experience: Be part of a forum that reflects the values of resilience, vision, and cross-border leadership.

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TICKETS

Vanguard Members

2,500,000vnd
($100)

Non-Members

3,250,000vnd
($125)

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