Date: 25th September 2025
As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget 2025, VIFA joined hands with the London Southside Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) to deliver a timely event: “Financial Planning Ahead of the UK Autumn Budget.” Held on 25th September, this joint finance forum brought together policymakers, business owners, and financial planners to anticipate and prepare for the economic shifts on the horizon.
The forum, hosted at LSCC headquarters in Elephant & Castle, featured a series of policy briefings and business panels examining the upcoming UK budget’s potential impact on taxation, inflation, SME growth, and investor confidence.
The keynote speaker, economist Dr. Alice Turner from King’s College London, provided a macroeconomic outlook, projecting modest GDP growth and sustained inflation pressures. She highlighted the growing importance of SME resilience, especially for diasporic business communities such as the UK-Vietnamese sector.
Attendees participated in breakout sessions addressing practical concerns: “Is Your Business Ready for Budget 2025?”, “Adapting Investment Portfolios During Fiscal Transitions”, and “UK–Vietnam Bilateral Trade Outlook.” These sessions were complemented by real-time polling and interactive discussion boards, offering rich data and insights.
VIFA’s Chair of Policy & Advocacy, Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung, underscored the association’s role as a voice for bilateral financial interest. “Events like these help translate high-level policy into real-world impact. Our goal is to ensure that Vietnamese entrepreneurs and professionals in the UK are not only informed but also empowered to respond.”
The event concluded with networking and a fireside chat on “Sustainable Finance in Turbulent Times,” reinforcing the importance of long-term planning, regardless of political or market shifts.