EU-VIETNAM GLOBAL GATEWAY BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT FORUM
35 Years of EU-Vietnam cooperation
Since 1990, the European Union and Vietnam have built a partnership rooted in trust, shared values, and a clear commitment to progress, cooperating across trade, sustainable development, innovation, governance, and global security.
Building on this strong foundation, the first EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum aims to facilitate high-level dialogues and create new avenues for shared prosperity.
High-level guests, including EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela (DG for International Partnerships), Vice President of the European Investment Bank Nicola Beer, and Vietnamese government officials alongside key business leaders from both regions, will come together to focus on strategic sectors that drive mutual growth for the EU and Vietnam.
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Fostering economic growth and jobs through the Global Gateway
As Vietnam continues to modernise its economy, it is undertaking significant development initiatives, including administrative and regulatory reforms as well as major investments in the energy and transport sectors. These efforts are pivotal in supporting the twin green and digital transition, alongside substantial decarbonisation processes towards its Net Zero target for 2050. Through the Global Gateway Strategy, the EU is committed to supporting Vietnam by mobilising high-quality investments and creating market opportunities to strengthen sustainable infrastructure, promote innovation, and deliver an enabling environment for long-term growth and employment.
Supporting energy and transport investments for Vietnam’s green and digital transition
In line with the strategic orientation to elevate the Global Gateway from inception to widespread impact, the EU Delegation to Vietnam is organising a Global Gateway business and investment forum. This initiative aims to fully engage the European and Vietnamese public and private sectors, establishing a platform for business collaboration and enhancing the effectiveness of Global Gateway investments and its comprehensive toolbox. The Forum will focus primarily on green energy and sustainable transport, identified as sectoral priorities under the Global Gateway, to support Vietnam’s green and digital transitions and create stronger ties between the European and Vietnamese economies.
Registration
Register for the Forum here.
Please note that registration is free. Only those receiving registration confirmation will be considered as invited participants.
For enquiries: DELEGATION-VIETNAM-BUSINESS-FORUM@eeas.europa.eu
Details
Indicative Programme
Morning
Plenary Session (09:00 – 10:00)
• Opening Remarks and Keynote Addresses from EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela and EIB Vice President Nicola Beer
• EuroCham White Book presentation
• Remarks and Keynote Address from high-level Vietnamese government representative
• Ceremonial Signings and Announcements
• Photo session
Press Briefing (on-site interviews) / Coffee Break (10:00 – 10:30)
Thematic Session: Scaling Green Finance for a Net-Zero Future (10:30 – 11:30)
Networking Lunch (11:30 – 13:00)
Afternoon – Thematic Sessions
Session 1 (13:00 – 14:15; 3 separate panels)
• JETP & Energy Transition: a Key Platform for Policy Dialogue and Joint Projects.
• Towards a Net-zero Transport: Railways.
• Secure and Trusted Digital Connectivity: 5G and Subsea Cables.
Session 2 (14:30 – 15:45; 3 separate panels)
• Offshore Wind in Vietnam: Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Largest Clean Energy Opportunity
• Sustainable Urban Mobility: the Key Solution to Viable Cities
• Secure and Trusted Digital Connectivity: Satellites and Space Technologies
Session 3 (16:00 – 17:15; 3 separate panels)
• National Grid and Regional Connections: the Way Forward in Vietnam’s Trajectory towards Net-zero.
• Green Ports, Maritime and Fluvial Transport.
• ESG as a Driver for Sustainable, Transparent and Inclusive Investment.
Detailed info and speakers list will be shared closer to the event.
Evening – Networking Cocktail (from 17:30)
Throughout the day, you will have the chance to engage in tailored B2B meetings.
Objectives
The Forum aims to help Vietnam maximize the benefits of its twin green and digital transformation ambitions and its low-carbon and climate-resilient development towards achieving its 2050 Net Zero target by:
- Connecting key stakeholders: bringing together European and Vietnamese decision-makers, business and industry leaders, and economic and policy experts to foster collaboration.
- Establishing partnerships: forging valuable collaborations between European and Vietnamese businesses, enhancing innovation and growth across borders.
- Spotlighting investment opportunities: uncovering Vietnam’s vast investment potential within key Global Gateway sectors.
- Facilitating networking: creating a dynamic environment tailored for in-depth discussions, sharing industry insights, and exchanging best practices.
- Shaping the future business environment: collaborating with public and private sector leaders to enhance Vietnam’s business landscape and strengthen its market ecosystem.
- Addressing market challenges: joining conversations with government and private sector representatives to explore investment projects, navigate regulatory obstacles, and address pressing market challenges, with a focus on technology transfer, standards, and skills development.
Participants
- EU businesses and investors
- Vietnamese businesses and SMEs
- Vietnamese government
- EU and EU Member States officials
- Development finance institutions, banks, equity funds
- Sector experts and leaders
- National and regional chambers of commerce and industry
- Private sector and business networks