[Ho Chi Minh City, 25 October 2024] The Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE) 2024 concluded on a high note, exceeding expectations with over 8,000 participants and establishing itself as a bridge between Europe and Vietnam. With strong representation from key dignitaries, including Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Bui Thanh Son and Vice President of the European Commission H.E. Margaritis Schinas, the event fostered meaningful dialogue on sustainable development and energy transition.
The exhibition hall featured cutting-edge innovations from over 200 businesses across 13 country pavilions, with active engagement of various trade and diplomatic missions. These pavilions showcased technologies in renewable energy, circular economy models, sustainable agriculture, and more. Companies, both new and returning, praised GEFE as a platform for fostering impactful partnerships, with participants lauding the unparalleled networking opportunities that opened doors for collaboration and investment in green initiatives.
Across three days, high-level conference sessions on topics such as sustainable finance, water crisis solutions, and carbon markets drew large audiences, reflecting the interest in green transformation. The event’s emphasis on innovation and collaboration created a space where businesses, governments, and rising startups could exchange ideas and accelerate the push for green futures.
On the final day, GEFE Student Day brought young talent to the forefront, with hundreds of booths offering hands-on activities and mentoring programs. The highlight was the Business Challenge finals, where Team Odyssey claimed the top prize with their sustainable business model using pyrolysis and Terra Preta. Their innovative approach earned them scholarships to the “2025 Summer Course on Sustainable Development” at Kühne Logistics University in Germany, further inspiring the next generation of green leaders.
With GEFE 2024 coming to a close, the momentum generated will continue driving green transformation for years to come. Stay tuned for the upcoming GEFE Report, which will offer key insights and recommendations for Vietnam’s delegation at COP 29.
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About EuroCham Vietnam
Founded in 1998, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has established itself as the unified voice of the European business community in Vietnam. With offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, we represent a diverse spectrum of companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational corporations. EuroCham plays a crucial role in shaping policy dialogues, fostering bilateral trade and investment, and fortifying economic ties between Europe and Vietnam, particularly within the framework of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
EuroCham Vietnam boasts a substantial membership base comprising over 1,400 companies, solidifying its position as one of the largest foreign chambers operating in Vietnam. We function as the “chamber of chambers,” encompassing nine prominent national European business associations in Vietnam, which include:
- Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (Beluxcham)
- Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CEEC)
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry Portugal-Vietnam (CCIPV)
- Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV)
- French Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vietnam (CCIFV)
- German Business Association (GBA)
- Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM)
- Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (Nordcham)
- Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (SCCV)
EuroCham’s diversified influence is underpinned by our extensive network of 20 specialised Sector Committees. Serving as think tanks within their respective industries, these committees provide invaluable expertise, steer policy recommendations, and stimulate industry-specific dialogues. This organisational framework guarantees that the concerns and viewpoints of diverse sectors are actively considered, thereby moulding EuroCham’s cross-sectoral agenda and magnifying its overall influence.
For more information, please visit: www.eurochamvn.org.
For any media enquiries, please contact: EuroCham Vietnam, Media & Communications Officer – Ms. Tram Hoang via tram.hoang@eurochamvn.org.
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