[HCMC | Business Briefing] Greening for Growth: How Sustainability Unlocks New Opportunities
Event Organizer
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Eurocham
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Phone
(84-28) 3827 2715 -
Email
eventsupport@eurochamvn.org -
Website
Eurocham Website
Other Organizers
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Control Union Vietnam
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DHL Express Vietnam
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UOB Vietnam
[Simultaneous English – Vietnamese interpretation available]
Vietnam’s ongoing efforts to enhance local manufacturing and to reduce reliance of external suppliers are driving new opportunities for economic growth. However, the ambition to participate more deeply in global supply chains requires strong commitments to meet ESG standards of new markets and foreign buyers.
While businesses in Vietnam are feeling the pressure to adopt ESG practices, those who get it right are expected to gain access to foreign buyers, develop stronger reputations, and achieving sustainable growth.
This exclusive event, co-organised by EuroCham Vietnam, Control Union Vietnam, DHL Express Vietnam & UOB Vietnam, brings together practical voices from the EU business, finance, certification and logistic sectors, to help business leaders understand sustainability requirements and to take actions. Whether you are planning to export to Europe, selling to MNC buyers in Vietnam, or interested to embark on your sustainability journey, this session is tailored for decision makers like you.
Expect candid conversations, useful examples, and a clear picture of what it takes to compete in today’s sustainability-driven landscape.
Key talking points to be covered:
• From exporting goods to meeting sustainability standards: How can I leverage on free trade agreements such as EVFTA? What are the key sustainability requirements from EU buyers? How can companies adapt to meet requirements?
• From cost of compliance to unlocking green finance: How can businesses leverage on green finance to signal ESG commitments and to fund your investments?
• From traditional supply chains to transparent and low carbon footprint: How can certification standards, real-time emissions data enable sustainable trade flows?
• From local readiness to global market fit: What does strategic readiness look like for businesses seeking to enter sustainability-regulated markets?
Details of the event:
• Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
• Time: 08:30AM – 11:00AM
• Location: Hôtel des Arts Saigon, 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Vo Thi Sau Ward, HCMC
• Fee (breakfast included):
EuroCham members: 500,000VND/pax
Non – members: 800,000VND/pax
• Contact: Ms Khanh at eventsupport@eurochamvn.org for more information
*Please note that cancellation must be made at least 48 hours before the event; otherwise, full charge (500,000VND/pax for EuroCham members or 800,000VND/pax for non-members) will be applied due to obligation with venue.
Speakers
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Bernardo BautistaManaging Director and Country Manager of DHL Express VietnamBernardo Bautista is the Managing Director and Country Manager of DHL Express Vietnam, based in Ho Chi Minh City. He is responsible for the company’s overall strategy, operations, and business development across Vietnam.
With over 20 years at DHL Express, Bernardo has held key leadership roles in Belgium, Germany, the US, and Mexico. He most recently served as CFO and then Commercial Head of DHL Express Mexico. Bernardo holds an MBA from INSEAD and is passionate about empowering teams and advancing DHL’s mission of “Connecting People, Improving Lives. -
Wouter van RavenhorstManaging Director of Control Union VietnamMr. Wouter van Ravenhorst is the Managing Director of Control Union Vietnam and a member of the Asia-Pacific regional leadership team. Since joining Peterson and Control Union in 2015, he has held a range of international leadership roles across Asia and Europe, recognized for his strategic mindset, global perspective, and operational expertise.
Control Union is a global leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, with a strong focus on sustainability and supply chain assurance. Within this context, Wouter plays an active role in regional and global initiatives, representing Asia-Pacific in several expert working groups. His work centers on key areas such as sustainability, quality control, and the integrity of international supply chains—supporting businesses in meeting evolving standards and strengthening their global market position. -
Jason YangChief Sustainability Officer and Country Head of TransformationJason is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Country Head of Transformation at UOB Vietnam. His role is to oversee the bank’s strategic initiatives to achieve sustainable growth of the franchise and to champion customer advocacy.
Jason has more than 18 years of experience in the banking industry where he led distribution channels and digitalization across Singapore and Vietnam. In 2016, Jason was appointed as the Country Head of Channels and Digitalization in Vietnam where he supported the launch of Retail Banking business and incorporation of UOB Vietnam subsidiary.
In 2022, Jason led the project to acquire Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Vietnam, which accelerated growth and added around 600 talents to the franchise. In the following year, he launched Sustainability in UOB Vietnam where he drives Sustainability strategy with the goal of helping businesses and individuals transition into a sustainable future.
Jason served as the Vice President of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam until 2025 where he supported Singaporean business communities in Ho Chi Minh City. He holds a master’s degree in finance from RMIT and is a certified sustainability assurance professional by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountant. -
Lim DYI ChangHead of Commercial Banking, UOB VietnamMr. Lim DYI Chang brings a wealth of experience in the space of sustainability and FDI commercials in Taiwan Malaysia and Singapore, and even though he has less than a year in business in Vietnam, he developed a solid understanding of the fundamentals driving sustainability, FDI and green growth in the country.
Event Descriptions
Date
- 27 Aug 2025
Time
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
- 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D3, HCMC
