On June 26, 2024, the 11th floor of the Vietnam Economy Times (VET) Building in Hanoi was abuzz with the energy and enthusiasm of industry leaders, investors, and professionals who came together for the Vietnam Industrial Connect 2024 conference. FIBIC team were pleased to participate the event as one of the sponsors and contribute to the organization of a successful event. The event really provided a platform for meaningful discussions on socio-economic development, foreign investment trends, and the future prospects of Vietnam's FDI attraction.
🔴 Key Highlights
The conference kicked off with an opening ceremony and guest introductions, followed by a series of insightful presentations:
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Nam, Chairman & CEO of IPAVIETNAM, shared trends in attracting foreign investment in the first half of 2024 and forecasts for the second half of the year and 2025.
Mrs. Sophie Mermaz, Head of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV), Hanoi Office, discussed the investment trends of European enterprises into Vietnam.
Mr. David Jackson, Representative of Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam and CEO of Avison Young Vietnam, highlighted the opportunities for the industrial real estate sector.
Mr. Ling Foong, Head of Sustainability at Frasers Property Vietnam, emphasized the importance of sustainable industrial park development.
Mr. Amnat Chulajata, Minister Counsellor at the Thailand Board of Investment, Hanoi Office, provided insights into the investment trends of Thai enterprises into Vietnam.
The event also featured a teabreak and networking session, a Q&A segment, and a commemorative photo session.
Yen Phong II Industrial Park was officially added to Vietnam’s industrial park development plan through Decision 1107/QĐ-TTg, dated August 21, 2006, by the Prime Minister, with an initial planned area of 300 hectares. On June 28, 2007, the Prime Minister approved the project to develop Yen Phong II Industrial, Urban, and Service Park, expanding the total area to 1,200 hectares under Official Letter No. 856/TTg-CN. As part of this approval, the industrial park’s area was increased from 300 hectares to 1,000 hectares, with Yen Phong II Industrial Park divided into three subzones: A, B, and C.