During a meeting with Saif Malik, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank UK, Party leader Lam expressed his hope that the bank would continue providing consultation and support to help Vietnam develop into a regional financial hub. He called on Standard Chartered to advocate for an upgrade of Vietnam’s credit rating and assist with the country’s upcoming bond issuance.

Party leader To Lam receives Chris Drewer, Senior Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Airbus, October 29, 2025.

In talks with Chris Drewer, Senior Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Airbus, Mr. Lam encouraged the company to deepen cooperation with Vietnamese airlines to expand its supply chain and aircraft component manufacturing in Vietnam, while supporting human resource training. He also suggested that Airbus consider establishing a regional center in Vietnam for aircraft engine maintenance and passenger and cargo services.

Later, meeting with Helen Wilson, Global Senior Vice President of Rolls-Royce Group, the Party leader proposed continued collaboration in research and development of sustainable aviation fuels, personnel training, and technology transfer in the aviation and aerospace sectors. He also called for the establishment of a Rolls-Royce engine maintenance and repair center in Vietnam.