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The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham)will present the 10th edition of the Whitebook on 15 March in Hanoi in its yearly event entitled “Whitebook Launch and EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement Outlook 2018”. The Whitebook is the Chamber’s landmark publication of trade and investment issues and recommendations.
The EuroCham Whitebook, published in every year since 2007, reflects EuroCham’s 20 year-long relationship with Vietnam itself, and has become a respected source of information for those who wish to learn the perspectives of foreign business in the country.
In addition, the Whitebook is a key product of EuroCham’s main activity: advocacy. This 10th Edition of the EuroCham Whitebook is no exception as it again gathers key concerns and recommendations from the European business community in Vietnam, discussed among EuroCham’s members and sector committees throughout the year. It is a collective message that cuts across several industries and companies, providing an accurate illustration of the expectations and recommendations of EuroCham members and partners.
The EuroCham Whitebook, published in every year since 2007, reflects EuroCham’s 20 year-long relationship with Vietnam itself, and has become a respected source of information for those who wish to learn the perspectives of foreign business in the country.
In addition, the Whitebook is a key product of EuroCham’s main activity: advocacy. This 10th Edition of the EuroCham Whitebook is no exception as it again gathers key concerns and recommendations from the European business community in Vietnam, discussed among EuroCham’s members and sector committees throughout the year. It is a collective message that cuts across several industries and companies, providing an accurate illustration of the expectations and recommendations of EuroCham members and partners.
The Whitebook Launch will be a unique discussion on trade and investment topics, with a focus on the role of the European business community in Vietnam’s economy, as well as the status of the implementation of the EVFTA, expected to come into force this year. The event will count on the presence of Vietnamese ministers and other high-level officials, including the leaders of the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce (VCCI) and the EU Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Bruno Angelet.
In 2017, more than 400 people attended this event, gathering distinguished guests, business leaders and other professionals to discuss topics of crucial importance for the Vietnamese economy, Europe-Vietnam business relations and the coming EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
While more information on the event’s content is being updated regularly, this 10th Whitebook Launch, happening on the year of EuroCham’s 20th Anniversary and the 30th Anniversary of Foreign Direct Investment Law, is sure to attract much attention and produce important insights on the future of trade and investment in Vietnam.
In 2017, more than 400 people attended this event, gathering distinguished guests, business leaders and other professionals to discuss topics of crucial importance for the Vietnamese economy, Europe-Vietnam business relations and the coming EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
While more information on the event’s content is being updated regularly, this 10th Whitebook Launch, happening on the year of EuroCham’s 20th Anniversary and the 30th Anniversary of Foreign Direct Investment Law, is sure to attract much attention and produce important insights on the future of trade and investment in Vietnam.
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Welcome Remarks
Nicolas Audier•Gellert Hovarth08
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Opening Speech
Vuong Dinh Hue08
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Keynote Speech
H.E.Ambassador Bruno Angelet09
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Keynote Speech
Dr. Hoang Quang Phong09
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Panel Discussion:Panel Discussion: The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement expected in 2018
Anh Duong NguyenModerator: Mr. Nguyen Anh Duong, Head of Macroeconomic Policy Department of Central Institute of Economic Management
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Response from the Government
Hai Phan Ngo12
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EuroCham Summary Speech
Nicolas Audier12
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Welcome Remarks
Speakers
Nicolas Audier
Co-Chairman at EuroCham VietnamNicolas is EuroCham Co-Chair since October 2017, having been a member of its Executive Committee since 2014, with particular involvement in the preparation of the White Book and advocacy on behalf of foreign investors to the Vietnamese authorities. Member of the Paris Bar, Nicolas Audier is an attorney with 20 years of experience in the ASEAN Region and Vietnam in particular. He has been working in Vietnam since 1995 and was head of a leading international law firm in Vietnam from 1995 to 2008, before establishing Audier & Partners, which now has offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ulan Bator and Yangon. He is special trade advisor on Vietnam for the French MFA since 1999, having been honored (“Bang Khen”) by the Vietnamese Minister of Justice in recognition of his substantial contribution to the development of Vietnam’s legal system, one of three lawyers to ever receive this distinction.
Gellert Hovarth
Co-Chairman at EuroCham VietnamGellért Horváth has a diverse experience in the fields of EU administration, law, politics (European Parliament 2007, National Assembly of Hungary (2007-2010), MFA and Trade Ministry of Hungary(2010-2012) and diplomacy in Vietnam as Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Hungary (2012-2015). He is a Vice Chair of EuroCham since March 2017
Opening Speech
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Vuong Dinh Hue
Deputy Prime MinisterKeynote Speech
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H.E.Ambassador Bruno Angelet
Head of Delegation at The Delegation of the European Union to VietnamAmbassador Bruno Angelet is an experienced Belgian diplomat. Prior to be appointed as the EU Ambassador to Vietnam, he was the Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam. He was also serving as the Advisor on the EU of the Deputy Prime Minister of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium. His experience on the EU was enriched with the post as the Deputy Director for the European Security and Defence at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Keynote Speech
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Dr. Hoang Quang Phong
Executive Vice Chairman at Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)Panel Discussion:Panel Discussion: The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement expected in 2018
Moderator: Mr. Nguyen Anh Duong, Head of Macroeconomic Policy Department of Central Institute of Economic Management
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Anh Duong Nguyen
Head of Macro-Economic Policy Department of CIEM at MPIResponse from the Government
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Hai Phan Ngo
General Secretary at Advisory Committee for Administrative Procedures Reforms (ACAPR)EuroCham Summary Speech
Speakers
Nicolas Audier
Co-Chairman at EuroCham VietnamNicolas is EuroCham Co-Chair since October 2017, having been a member of its Executive Committee since 2014, with particular involvement in the preparation of the White Book and advocacy on behalf of foreign investors to the Vietnamese authorities. Member of the Paris Bar, Nicolas Audier is an attorney with 20 years of experience in the ASEAN Region and Vietnam in particular. He has been working in Vietnam since 1995 and was head of a leading international law firm in Vietnam from 1995 to 2008, before establishing Audier & Partners, which now has offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ulan Bator and Yangon. He is special trade advisor on Vietnam for the French MFA since 1999, having been honored (“Bang Khen”) by the Vietnamese Minister of Justice in recognition of his substantial contribution to the development of Vietnam’s legal system, one of three lawyers to ever receive this distinction.
Speakers
H.E.Ambassador Bruno Angelet
Head of Delegation at The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam
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Dr. Hoang Quang Phong
Executive Vice Chairman at Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)
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Magdalena Ciesielska
Deputy Head of Trade and Economic Affairs at Delegation of the European Union to Viet Nam
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Hai Phan Ngo
General Secretary at Advisory Committee for Administrative Procedures Reforms (ACAPR)
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Vuong
Dinh Hue
Deputy Prime Minister
H.E.Ambassador Bruno
Angelet
Head of Delegation at The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam
Ambassador Bruno Angelet is an experienced Belgian diplomat. Prior to be appointed as the EU Ambassador to Vietnam, he was the Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam. He was also serving as the Advisor on the EU of the Deputy Prime Minister of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium. His experience on the EU was enriched with the post as the Deputy Director for the European Security and Defence at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nicolas is EuroCham Co-Chair since October 2017, having been a member of its Executive Committee since 2014, with particular involvement in the preparation of the White Book and advocacy on behalf of foreign investors to the Vietnamese authorities. Member of the Paris Bar, Nicolas Audier is an attorney with 20 years of experience in the ASEAN Region and Vietnam in particular. He has been working in Vietnam since 1995 and was head of a leading international law firm in Vietnam from 1995 to 2008, before establishing Audier & Partners, which now has offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ulan Bator and Yangon. He is special trade advisor on Vietnam for the French MFA since 1999, having been honored (“Bang Khen”) by the Vietnamese Minister of Justice in recognition of his substantial contribution to the development of Vietnam’s legal system, one of three lawyers to ever receive this distinction.
Gellert
Hovarth
Co-Chairman at EuroCham Vietnam
Gellért Horváth has a diverse experience in the fields of EU administration, law, politics (European Parliament 2007, National Assembly of Hungary (2007-2010), MFA and Trade Ministry of Hungary(2010-2012) and diplomacy in Vietnam as Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Hungary (2012-2015). He is a Vice Chair of EuroCham since March 2017
Dr. Hoang
Quang Phong
Executive Vice Chairman at Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)
http://e.vcci.com.vn
Denis
Brunetti
President at Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos
Mr. Brunetti is President of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, responsible for leading the organization and business across these markets. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) and a Graduate Diploma in Marketing.
He is fluent in the English and Italian languages, and speak basic Vietnamese and Swedish.
Magdalena
Ciesielska
Deputy Head of Trade and Economic Affairs at Delegation of the European Union to Viet Nam
http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/vietnamMs. Ciesielska is an EU official in the European Commission since 2005. Prior to being posted in Vietnam in August 2017, she worked at the Commission's DG Trade - Dispute Settlement and Legal Aspects of Trade Policy unit.
Hai Phan Ngo
General Secretary at Advisory Committee for Administrative Procedures Reforms (ACAPR)
Anh Duong
Nguyen
Head of Macro-Economic Policy Department of CIEM at MPI
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