As part of our business trip to Hong Kong from November 1 to 7, 2026, Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Managing Partner of HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P"), attended Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 and many activities to connect businesses, investment and innovation in Hong Kong. The business trip also provides an opportunity for HM&P to strengthen exchanges with the business community and international professional partners, aiming to expand cooperation in the fields of investment, finance, technology and cross-border transactions.
Mananging Partner Nguyen Van Phuc
Access to new trends in finance and technology
Taking place on November 2–3, 2026, the main conference of Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 brings together representatives of regulators, financial institutions, investors, technology businesses and the international startup community.
With the theme "Fintech Nexus: Bridging the World, Building the Future", the program focuses on the dynamics that are shaping the future of the financial industry, especially the combination of technology, capital and global market connectivity.
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Overview of Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 Main Conference
The sessions covered prominent trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), asset tokenization, data applications in financial services, and the development of the digital asset ecosystem. In addition to the potential for innovation, the program also raised issues of governance, legal compliance, system security, and maintaining market confidence.
For legal service providers, these movements indicate a growing need for interdisciplinary advisory capabilities, combining understanding of technology, finance and legal frameworks in multiple markets.
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Overview of Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 Main Conference
Sharing from the perspective of a business and investment consulting lawyer, Lawyer Nguyen Van Phuc said:
"Hong Kong continues to assert its role as a hub for connecting capital, technology and international markets. However, to take advantage of the opportunities from the development of finance and technology, businesses need not only the capacity to innovate, but also build the right governance, compliance and risk management foundation. These are factors that are crucial for the ability to expand and develop sustainably in new markets."
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Lawyer Phuc shared his perspective in the event
Market expansion: From investment opportunities to practical implementation capabilities
On 04/11, Lawyer Nguyen Van Phuc continued to attend the "Market Discovery – Your Cross-Border Playbook" program organized by HKSTP Global Connect at Hong Kong Science Park.
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Discussion session at the Market Discovery – Your Cross-Border Playbook event
The program focuses on practical issues that businesses must solve when entering the foreign market, from building an approach strategy, finding partners, mobilizing resources to setting up business activities in the Hong Kong market.
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Overview of the session
One of the notable issues is the gap between identifying investment opportunities and being able to realize them. In fact, market expansion is not only a commercial decision, but also requires preparation of investment structure, market access conditions, corporate governance, legal compliance and risk management.
These are also issues of direct significance for international businesses looking for opportunities in Vietnam, as well as Vietnamese businesses planning to expand their operations to the region.
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Overview of the session
Following the program, on November 5, HM&P representatives attended Australia x Hong Kong Innovation Day 2026, an event that connects Australia's high-growth businesses with the investment and innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong and Asia.
Through exchange and networking activities, HM&P has more opportunities to access new business models in the fields of fintech, AI, biotechnology and medical technology, and to understand the needs of the international business community for cooperation, investment and market expansion.
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Discussion session at the Australia x Hong Kong Innovation Day 2026 event
Strengthen connections with the business community and international legal partners
In addition to attending specialized forums, a focus of the business trip is to meet and exchange directly with businesses, investors and professional partners in Hong Kong from 05-06 November 2026.
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Overview of one of the professional discussion sessions between the business community and international partners
The exchanges focused on investment and business prospects in Vietnam, opportunities for cooperation in cross-border transactions, as well as market movements in the fields of M&A, banking and finance, technology and investment.
For HM&P, maintaining dialogue with the business community and international consulting organizations not only aims to expand the network of professional relations but also contributes to enhancing the understanding of the real needs of investors when accessing the Vietnamese market.
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Overview of the event venue
In the context of increasingly international transactions and requiring coordination between multiple legal systems, the ability to connect and work effectively with partners in major financial centers is an important factor for Vietnamese law firms.
Through these activities, HM&P continues to seek opportunities for professional collaboration, experience sharing and strengthening its ability to support clients in transactions and investment projects with cross-border elements.
Overview of the event venue
International connections to improve the value of consulting in Vietnam
The trip to Hong Kong gave HM&P a hands-on perspective on the development of financial and technology markets, the need to expand international business operations and the increasing demand for cross-border legal advice.
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Lawyer Phuc represents HM&P in connecting and engaging directly with international legal partners
More importantly, the networking and direct exchanges contribute to strengthening HM&P's development orientation: building consulting capacity based on an understanding of Vietnamese law, combined with an international business mindset and the ability to effectively coordinate with professional partners in key markets.
For HM&P, expanding international connections is not only about developing a network of relationships, but also part of a strategy to improve service quality, accompany foreign investors in Vietnam and support Vietnamese businesses to access business and investment opportunities in the international market.
