Vietnam Business Forum (VBF)

Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) is an on-going policy dialogue channel between the Government of Vietnam and business community towards a favorable business environment since 1997.

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Ladies and Gentlemen,


The Vietnam Business Forum ("VBF") serves as an on-going policy dialogue platform between the Government and the business community with the aim to cultivate a conducive business environment and promote sustainable economic development in Vietnam.


We are delighted to announce that the VBF Annual Forum for this year is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 19th March 2024, with a focus on the theme "NAVIGATING SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION – VIETNAM'S READINESS FOR ESG JOURNEY AND ENABLING HIGH TECH & DIGITALIZATION". The Forum will feature three main sessions dedicated to Business Climate, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), andHigh-tech & Digitalization. This event is anticipated to offer valuable insights and networking opportunities for all participants. As usual, it is our great pleasure to partnership with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the World Bank Group, and the International Finance Corporation in organizing this significant event.


We are pleased to invite you and your members to attend the Forum with the following details:

  • Date: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
  • Time: 7:30am - 11:15am
  • Venue: CRYSTAL GRAND BALLROOM, LOTTE HOTEL HANOI
  • Address: 54 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi

We are honored to announce the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who will attend and deliver the Keynote address at the Forum. Tentative Agenda of the Forum is attached herewith for your information.


For your information, the participation fee levels are as follows:


Member* 1,000,000 VND/person

(in words: One million dong per participation)

Non-Member 1,500,000 VND/person

(in words: One million and five hundred thousand dong per participation)

*Members are those of VBF Chambers as well as VBF Working Groups.


Your confirmation for attendance should be filled in the registration link below. Please kindly note that the registration shall be closed by Thursday, March 14th, 2024.


REGISTRATION LINK HERE

https://forms.gle/fCpXnkH3MFQb6qwh7

Agenda

March 19, 2024

Main Schedule

07:30 - 08:00
Registration
08:00 - 08:20
OPENING REMARK
• Ministry of Planning and Investment
• International Finance Corporation
• Vietnam Business Forum Consortium
08:20 - 09:30
SESSION 1: THE ROLE OF FDI IN THE NEW CONTEXT
• Recommendations from the representative groups of the business community to improve the investment environment in Vietnam

- British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam
- American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam
- European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- Representative of Associate Chamber (SingCham)

Recommendations from several important FDI partners on ways to improve the investment environment in Vietnam
- Intel Vietnam
- Samsung Vietnam
- Bosch Vietnam
09:30 - 10:00
SESSION 2: FDI ENTERPRISES PIONEER IN IMPLEMENTING GREEN GROWTH STRATEGIES
- VBF's ESG REPORT
- Developing a workforce aligned with green growth
- Sustainable infrastructure
- ESG Financing
10:00 - 10:15
TEA BREAK
10:15 - 10:35
Examples of businesses implementing green growth and ESG strategies
• Boston Consulting Group
• Erex
• Heineken
• Coca Cola
10:35 - 11:15
SESSION 3 GOVERNMENT RESPONSES
11:15 - 12:00
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY
H.E. MR. PHAM MINH CHINH – PRIME MINISTER
12:00 - 12:15
CLOSING REMARKS
• World Bank
• Vietnam Business Forum Consortium
• Ministry of Planning and Investment
12:15 - 12:30
MPI'S CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

Venue

Venue

Lotte Hotel Hanoi
Phố Liễu Giai 54
Hà Nội, Vietnam

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