Vietnam has seen strong economic development over the past years with 6.8% GDP growth in 2017. The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI in Vietnam inched up to 53.5 in February of 2018 from 53.4 in a month earlier. Also, purchasing activity went up sharply and employment continued to rise.
With the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement scheduled to be ratified in 2018, Vietnam is expected to see an influx of European investors and companies aiming to trade with Vietnam. There is also an increased interest in Vietnam for “China+1” regional strategies of European enterprises.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, is delighted to welcome several expert speakers covering topics from legal, tax, the investment climate and the IPR environment in Vietnam. Join us and learn about the opportunities and challenges of investing in Vietnam from business representatives that have established businesses in the country.
Agenda
8:30-9:00 Registration and Networking
9:00-9:10 Welcome Remarks by Mr. Carlo Diego 'Andrea, Vice President of the European Chamber and
Chairman of the Shanghai Chapter
9:10-9:30 Opening Speech by Mrs. Almut Roessner, Director at EuroCham Vietnam
9:30-10:30 Presentations: Economy and Business Environment, Legal Framework, IPR Protection, Tax Framework
and Incentives for FDI
Topic: Key facts about European Investment in Vietnam and EVFTA Update by Mr Hao Zhou, Senior
Economist at Commerzbank Singapore
Topic: Legal Framework in Vietnam
- Ms. Milena Strathmann, Attorney at Law at Schulz Noack Bärwinkel
- Mr. Marcello Caione, Legal Advisor, D'Andrea & Partners Hanoi Office
10:30-10:50 Investing in the Northeastern Region by Mr. Hans Kerstens, Deep C Dinh Vu
10:50-11:30 Panel Discussion: Investing in Vietman
11:30-11:40 Closing Remarks by Mr. Carlo Diego 'Andrea, Vice President of the European Chamber and
Chairman of the Shanghai Chapter
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