ASEAN Future Forum envisions sustainable, people-centered growth
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On 19 March, the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF), themed “Pioneer FDI enterprises implementing the Green Growth Strategy” took place in Hanoi. The event saw attendance from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, ministerial representatives, diplomatic missions, international organizations, business associations, FDI enterprises, and economic experts.
The VBF fosters ongoing dialogue between the Vietnamese government and the business sector to improve the business environment, stimulate private sector growth, and support sustainable development.
At the forum, EuroCham Vietnam Chairman Gabor Fluit articulated the European business community’s ongoing challenges when operating in Vietnam and recommendations for resolving them.
Key recommendations from EuroCham included:
Click here to read Mr. Fluit’s full speech.
Our Board Member and Vice-Chair of the Green Growth Sector Committee, Stuart Livesey, also made an insightful speech at the event.
In his address, Mr. Livesey focused on:
Key survey insights highlighted:
We encourage you to read the full report! Click here to read it in English, or here to read it in Vietnamese.
Vice-Chairman Dominik Meichle, speaking on behalf of Bosch Vietnam, EuroCham’s Gold-level Corporate Partner, underscored Bosch’s role as a leading investor in Vietnam, committed to working with the government on human capital development, combating counterfeit products, streamlining permissions and licenses, and improving regulatory frameworks.
A speech delivered by Dutch Business Association Vietnam Chairman Alexander Koch on behalf of Heineken Vietnam, a Gold-level Corporate Partner of EuroCham. He shared insights on adopting green growth practices, demonstrating how sustainable strategies can be woven into business operations to support Vietnam’s green growth goals.
During his comments, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh commended the FDI community for its role in overcoming challenges and committed to supporting economic and green growth. He emphasized a collaborative spirit, promising a conducive business environment, development breakthroughs, and enhanced cooperation with investors.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung spoke about the VBF’s significance against the backdrop of the foreign-invested sector’s growing influence on the national economy. Acknowledging green growth as vital for Vietnam’s future, the minister reiterated the government’s commitment to economic restructuring and innovation, aiming for a carbon-neutral economy.
On top of that, our organization received an award from Minister Nguyen Chi Dung for our exceptional contributions to facilitating FDI in Vietnam.
Vice-Chairs Jean-Jacques Bouflet and Torben Minko, along with Board Members Søren Pedersen and Tri Mai Hoang, were also on hand to represent EuroCham.
Click here to access more info and documents from the VBF, including the event’s report, which contains our EuroCham position paper.
Our sincere thanks to the Vietnam Business Forum, the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Planning and Investment for another highly productive VBF. We are already anticipating the 2025 VBF and cannot wait to see what progress is made toward improving Vietnam’s business environment between now and then.
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