On the morning of September 24, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade - Ministry of Industry and Trade) jointly held a press conference to announce details of the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition 2024 (GEFE 2024), taking place from October 21 to 23 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Bruno Jaspaert - new Chairman of EuroCham, General Director of Deep C Industrial Park Complex (Dinh Vu, Hai Phong) said: "I live in Hai Phong and the first time I witnessed Typhoon Yagi passing by was terrible, that is also the reason why we realized the need to continue pursuing green production, sustainable development as well as organizing GEFE 2024 with the theme of Creating a Green Future with partners".
Mr. Bruno Jaspaert – new Chairman of EuroCham speaking at the press conference. Photo: Minh Hue
As a Belgian businessman, Mr. Bruno Jaspaert has been in charge of the Vietnamese market since 2018 and as an investor from Europe, Mr. Bruno said that businesses should not only invest and make profits in Vietnam but also bring sustainable benefits to the community. That is also the reason why within the framework of GEFE 2024, a student festival will be held with the participation of 2,000 people.
"GEFE wants to convey messages about green economy to students - the future generation of the country, so that they are more aware of their role, as well as clearly identify the future and challenges of climate change... GEFE 2024 is expected to make a difference, working with the EU business community to find ways to support Vietnam's sustainable development in many ways instead of just bilateral relations" - Mr. Bruno Jaspaert.
Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, Mr. Julian Guerrier, said that GEFE 2024 will be a great opportunity for senior representatives of the EU and Vietnamese business communities to share experiences in sustainable development. In Vietnam, European businesses are being supported in investment and production by trade agreements, typically the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which not only brings about 4% growth for both businesses, but European businesses have also been bringing jobs, technology, sustainable development, environmental protection, etc.
"European businesses have a lot of experience in economic development and are continuing to lead the world in ensuring sustainable development goals and reducing emissions for Europe by 2050. We all recognize that green transformation is a global challenge, so the EU will accompany global trading partners, including Vietnam, to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to zero as committed at COP 26, as well as support Vietnam in its orientation to become a developed country by 2045 - Mr. Julian Guerrier affirmed.
THISO Mall Sala commercial service complex - where the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition event takes place.
Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Vu Ba Phu - Director of the Trade Promotion Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade) said that after more than 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and the EU has developed rapidly in both breadth and depth; firmly in the fields of politics, economics, trade, investment, development cooperation, as well as education, science and technology... As of August 2024, the EU is the 4th largest trading partner of Vietnam, while Vietnam is the EU's largest trading partner in the ASEAN bloc.
In particular, according to Mr. Phu, the EVFTA has promoted and motivated EU investors to access and expand investment in Vietnam, contributing to bringing the EU to the 6th position among the largest FDI investors in Vietnam with 2,450 projects and a total investment capital of more than 28 billion euros.
Mr. Vu Ba Phu - Director of the Trade Promotion Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade) said that he will accompany Vietnamese enterprises with EU enterprises in the process of greening the economy. Photo: Minh Hue
Vietrade representative affirmed that they will accompany Vietnamese enterprises with EU enterprises in the process of greening the economy. Accordingly, at the forum, there will be about 10 events, with the deep participation of experts from the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the fields of renewable energy, consumption, domestic market and import and export, giving comments on the draft decree on the development of large-scale rooftop solar power...
"GEFE 2024 will have a Vietnamese pavilion, with the participation of many typical enterprises using advanced technology to create organic products and green products to demonstrate their readiness to accompany EU enterprises in green production. In addition, accompanying enterprises, we also organize many trade promotion sessions to support finding outlets for enterprises' products" - Mr. Phu informed.
Mr. Nguyen Phan Dinh, Vice Chairman of EuroCham's Green Growth Subcommittee and Head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Committee, said: It is expected that there will be more than 200 businesses and exhibitors participating, of which Vietnam has 24 businesses, the Netherlands alone has 50 businesses, along with 13 national pavilions and booths of Startup businesses.
As for the forum, there will be about 30 conferences and seminars with 150 speakers, revolving around 10 discussion topics: Renewable energy and energy efficiency; Sustainable finance; Decarbonization in production and trade; Green construction and buildings; Circular economy; Solutions to escape the water crisis; Sustainable food and agriculture; Sustainable tourism; Digitalization and new technology...
Also at the press conference, Mr. Christoph Prommersberger, Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Vietnam, said that the Netherlands is the largest EU investor in Vietnam with a capital of more than 14 billion USD. Therefore, the Netherlands has a special interest in promoting trade growth between the EU and Vietnam, ensuring future growth and sustainable development.
"The EU is the global leader in the green transition, with new regulations requiring greener, cleaner, low-emission production.
Vietnamese businesses that want to export goods to the EU will have to meet new market requirements, and to do that, investing in emission reduction, green agriculture, and meeting new standards is a prerequisite. Even secondary businesses must meet this requirement. Therefore, we expect GEFE 2024 to bring green, clean, and sustainable production solutions to businesses," said the Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Vietnam.
Responding to the press's question about solutions to support businesses in green transformation, Mr. Vu Ba Phu said: "A few years ago, we realized that if we do not transform green and focus on sustainable development, then in just a few years, by 2027-2028, even if we have good goods, we will not be able to export to good markets with high value such as the EU, Japan, the United States...".
Mr. Phu said that the Ministry of Industry and Trade has set out the requirement to raise awareness and capacity of the business community on green transformation and sustainable development; perfect institutions and policies on emission control, encourage and support businesses to practice and implement green transformation plans and demonstrate social responsibility. This will take place regularly and continuously into the future.
The Green Economy Forum and Exhibition 2024 (GEFE 2024) aims to promote sustainable development policies, national plans on energy transition, climate risk management to implement the National Strategy on Green Growth for the period 2021 - 2030, vision to 2050. The event takes place from October 21-23 at Sala's THISO Skyhall Convention Center, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.
Source: https://danviet.vn/dien-dan-va-trien-lam-kinh-te-xanh-2024-thuc-day-cac-chinh-sach-phat-trien-ben-vung-tao-ra-san-pham-xanh-20240924143525108.htm
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