Vietnam is now at an advantageous position to enhance the trade and investment via various new-generation FTAs, such as the recently implemented CPTPP and the expected to be ratified soon EVFTA. Although the global economy is dramatically being impacted by the ongoing tension between the U.S. & China as the incumbent and emerging superpowers, Vietnam, according to many expertise assessment, strains to reap the rewards from such tension.

However, beside the potential benefits that Vietnam may acquire, concerns still remain that there might be overseen practical challenges like the capacity of local companies to meet the rising demand, the screening of technology being shifted to Vietnam, or how to avoid the problem of origin in exporting to the US.

Join EuroCham this event to have a big picture of the US-China trade dispute, and its relation to the Vietnam market. Questions to consider may include:

• Will the trade dispute lead to a further, even more, serious confrontation?

• The direct and indirect impacts of the recent trade tensions' escalation on Vietnam's trade activities in terms of import & export with a high level of liberal trade.

• Recommendations for European businesses in Vietnam to prepare for the highly-volatile period ahead.

In addition to the above, come and learn more on the point of view of EuroCham in China especially the effect of custom duties on European & American companies in China.