Da Nang will be Vietnam's Next Economic Powerhouse | Chris Vanloon of AmCham Central Vietnam

What does the future of Da Nang look like?At Vietnam Financial Forum 2026, I sat down with Chris Vanloon, Chairman of AmCham Central Vietnam, real estate developer, investor, and one of the longest-serving foreign business leaders in Vietnam.Having lived in Vietnam for nearly three decades, Chris has witnessed the transformation of Da Nang from a small coastal city into one of Southeast Asia's most promising growth markets.In this conversation we discuss:• Why Da Nang is positioned to attract the next wave of foreign investment• The future of Vietnam's International Financial Center (IFC)• Manufacturing, semiconductors, and high-tech development• Energy infrastructure and the challenge of powering future growth• Talent retention and creating opportunities for young professionals• Why job hopping may be hurting long-term career development• The opportunities emerging across Central VietnamChris also shares a powerful message about moving beyond endless planning and focusing on execution.The future is being built now.Recorded at Vietnam Financial Forum 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam.