Ministry of Industry and Trade and Eurocham co-host green economy forum and exhibition

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (the focal point is the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) co-chair and organize the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition 2024 (GEFE 2024) at ThiskyHall, Ho Chi Minh City from October 21 to 23, 2024.

The event aims to promote sustainable development cooperation between Vietnam and the EU through comprehensive dialogue sessions, investment coordination, economic exhibitions, knowledge sharing and technology transfer.

Press conference to introduce the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition 2024. Photo PC

The main objective of GEFE 2024 is to support Vietnam in achieving its COP26 commitments and the socio-economic development goals outlined in the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030. The event will also feature experts, innovators, businesses, students and policy makers from Europe, Vietnam and Southeast Asia in panels, exhibitions and business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government dialogues during this ambitious three-day event.

A high-level plenary session will take place on the first day of GEFE 2024, with the participation of senior representatives of the Vietnamese and European governments as well as businesses to discuss sustainable development policies, national energy plans, climate risk management. In addition, representatives of the United Nations, EU Member States, diplomatic officials and trade promotion agencies, and international organizations have confirmed their attendance at the event.

Within the framework of the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition in 2024, the Trade Promotion Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade will organize the Vietnam Pavilion with the participation of 24 multi-industry enterprises of Vietnam to introduce and display advanced technologies, high-quality products, initiatives and models of green economy, circular economy, and sustainable production solutions of enterprises.

In addition, to support Vietnamese enterprises to directly access leading European corporations and enterprises in various fields, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will organize a Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference between Vietnamese and European enterprises. This is considered a great opportunity to enhance cooperation between the European and Vietnamese business communities, contributing to promoting a green and sustainable Vietnamese economy through sharing initiatives, ideas and technology transfer.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (also known as the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam - EuroCham Vietnam) has represented the European business community in Vietnam since 1998. EuroCham Vietnam represents a wide range of sectors and companies, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to multinational corporations (MNCs) and has a strong business network in both Vietnam and Europe.

The organization acts as a bridge between European companies interested in the Vietnamese market and Vietnamese companies considering expanding into the European market, helping both to exploit the potential of the Vietnam - European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

With over 1,200 members, EuroCham is one of the largest foreign chambers of commerce in Vietnam. EuroCham members directly support over 150,000 jobs across Vietnam.

EuroCham also has nine affiliated business associations, including the Belgium-Luxembourg Business Association, the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce, the Portugal-Vietnam Business Association, the Netherlands Business Association, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the German Business Association, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce, and the Spanish Business Association in Vietnam. EuroCham is also a founding member of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, representing the interests of European business in ASEAN, and a member of the European Business Organisations (EBO) Network, representing the interests of European business in over 30 countries worldwide.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/bo-cong-thuong-va-eurocham-dong-chu-tri-to-chuc-dien-dan-va-trien-lam-kinh-te-xanh-347897.html