High-Level Engagements from 5th–9th February 2026 Advance India–Vietnam Economic Synergies Across Textiles, Automobiles, Hospitality & Infrastructure
Hanoi, Vietnam | 5th–9th February 2026
The Global Trade & Technology Council (India) successfully undertook a high-level leadership visit to Vietnam from 5th to 9th February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening India–Vietnam economic engagement and exploring new avenues for multi-sectoral trade and investment collaboration.
The delegation was led by Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Chairperson – GTTCI, and Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Founder President – GTTCI, whose strategic vision continues to position GTTCI as a dynamic bridge between Indian and international enterprises. Their engagements in Vietnam focused on deepening institutional partnerships, expanding industry linkages, and identifying high-potential sectors for bilateral growth.
Strategic Visit to Bitexco Group
The delegation commenced its business engagements with a visit to Bitexco Group, a leading Vietnamese conglomerate with significant presence in textiles, fiber production, real estate, and infrastructure. Discussions centered around expanding collaboration in the textile and fiber industry—an area where Vietnam has emerged as a global manufacturing hub and India offers complementary strengths in raw materials, technology, and skilled workforce.
The meeting was notably attended by Mr. Bui Trung Thuong, Head of Trade Office – Embassy of Vietnam, whose presence underscored the institutional importance of strengthening India–Vietnam commercial linkages. The interaction emphasized opportunities for joint ventures, technology exchange, and supply chain integration between Indian and Vietnamese companies to enhance competitiveness in global markets.
The visit was coordinated with active support from Ms. Dang Hoai Thanh, Chief Representative of GTTCI Vietnam, who played a pivotal role in facilitating strategic business engagements and strengthening on-ground institutional connectivity.
Participation in Vietnam Glorious Spring Fair 2026
The GTTCI delegation also visited the Vietnam Glorious Spring Fair 2026, a vibrant trade and cultural exhibition celebrating Vietnam’s entrepreneurial spirit alongside the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year. The fair provided a dynamic platform for networking with Vietnamese enterprises across sectors such as handicrafts, consumer goods, textiles, food processing, and lifestyle products.
The delegation engaged with exhibitors and business leaders to explore import-export collaborations, cross-border investments, and brand expansion opportunities in India, reinforcing GTTCI’s commitment to facilitating practical trade outcomes.
Meeting with VinGroup & VinFast Leadership
A key highlight of the visit was the meeting with Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, MD & CEO – VinGroup Asia Operations and CEO – VinFast Asia, and former Ambassador of Vietnam to India. The discussions focused on the expansion roadmap of Vingroup and VinFast across the Indian market.
Conversations revolved around collaboration in electric vehicles, sustainable mobility, infrastructure development, hospitality, and smart urban solutions. GTTCI extended its support in facilitating strategic partnerships, policy dialogues, and investor connections to accelerate VinGroup and VinFast’s footprint in India, aligning with India’s growing focus on green mobility and infrastructure modernization.
Business Meeting at GTTCI Vietnam Office
The delegation held a focused business interaction at the GTTCI Vietnam Office located at the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tower, Hanoi. The meeting brought together Vietnamese entrepreneurs and sectoral representatives to discuss trade facilitation, regulatory frameworks, and market-entry strategies.
Dr. Gaurav Gupta emphasized the importance of structured B2B engagement and institutional collaboration, highlighting GTTCI’s role in enabling seamless business matchmaking and fostering long-term partnerships between Indian and Vietnamese enterprises.
Engagements in Hospitality & Infrastructure
In a bid to strengthen cooperation in hospitality and tourism infrastructure, the delegation met with the leadership of Dolce Golden Group, exploring avenues for expansion into the Indian market. The discussions underscored India’s growing demand for premium hospitality ventures and potential joint investments in high-growth urban destinations.
Further, GTTCI representatives visited and held detailed discussions with the owner of Snow White Nga Minasi Hotel, part of the Minasi Hotel Group. The dialogue focused on collaboration opportunities in boutique hospitality, tourism promotion, and cultural exchange initiatives between the two countries.
The visit coincided with vibrant celebrations of the Vietnamese New Year, Tết, where the delegation participated in New Year festivities hosted by the Minasi Hotel Group. The celebration symbolized cultural harmony and the strengthening of people-to-people ties alongside business cooperation.
High-Level Institutional Meetings
The GTTCI leadership also held a productive meeting with Mr. Bui Trung Nghia, Vice President of VCCI, focusing on enhancing institutional cooperation, facilitating trade delegations, and supporting MSME integration into global value chains.
The visit concluded with a meeting at the Embassy of India, Hanoi, where discussions centered on advancing bilateral trade, addressing business challenges, and promoting sector-specific collaborations under the India–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership framework.
Vision for the Future
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rashmi Saluja highlighted that Vietnam represents one of the most promising economic partners for India in Southeast Asia, particularly in manufacturing, automobiles, textiles, hospitality, and infrastructure. She reiterated GTTCI’s commitment to fostering resilient, innovation-driven partnerships that create sustainable and long-term economic value.
Dr. Gaurav Gupta emphasized that structured trade missions such as this not only strengthen economic diplomacy but also create tangible business outcomes through sustained engagement and trust-building.
The Vietnam visit marks another milestone in GTTCI’s global outreach efforts, reinforcing its mission to build robust trade corridors, empower enterprises, and catalyze sustainable economic growth between India and partner nations.