The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on February 16 launched its 2022-2023 Whitebook, with the theme “Working Toward a Green Economy and Sustainable Development”.
EuroCham launches its 2022-2023 Whitebook in Hanoi on February 15 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on February 16launched its 2022-2023 Whitebook, with the theme “Working Toward a GreenEconomy and Sustainable Development”.
The annual publicationpresents policy recommendations that aim at resolving regulatory hurdles andfacilitating the growth of the country's economy, focusing on areas of health care, the green economy and sustainability, and innovation andinvestment.
EuroCham Chairman Alain Cany said that theintroduction of the Whitebook, along with relevant discussions, has broughtabout chances to seek solutions for the development of all areas.
EuroCham alsogives recommendations on waste water management, offshore wind powerdevelopment, and green building, along with new regulations on visas and workpermits to attract foreign workforce.
He pledged thatEuroCham will coordinate with Vietnam in creating opportunities for allparties.
Thomas Wiersing, chargé d’affaires of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, said that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agrement (EVFTA) has facilitated import-export and investment of both the EU andVietnam, adding that the launch of the Whitebook will help strengthen bilateralcooperation in investment and attract more capital to Vietnam.
In order to effectivelyimplement the EVFTA and this cooperation, Wiersing expressed his hope for more support from businesses and the Government of Vietnam to make full use ofthe existing advantages brought about by the deal.
Delegates at the launch othe Whitebook (Photo: VNA)
According to the Whitebook,Vietnam has great opportunities in investment and development of renewableenergy and wind power as an alternative solution to support the country'stransition.
Stuart Livesey fromthe Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) said that new energy sources suchas offshore wind power require huge investment. However, the complexity of theseprojects mainly comes from a lack of a legal and policy framework, which hasslowed down the investment capital flows needed to achieve net-zero emissions,he said.
Participants said theyexpect clearer information on Vietnam's power development plan and its relatedpolicies, along with the rapid development of a legal and policy framework toenable the private sector to engage in national energy investment.
Nguyen Quang Vinh,Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), said manyaspects such as energy transition, renewable energy development, low carbonhydrogen, waste-to-energy or green tourism are new. In order to attractinvestment to these areas, it is necessary to put in place the necessarymeasures and policies as soon as possible to provide a clear context forforeign investors, he recommended./.
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) launched the 11th edition of its annual Whitebook at a conference in Hanoi on March 14, focusing on the future of economic development in Vietnam.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue had a working session with a delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), with representatives from nearly 50 businesses and groups, in Hanoi on February 14.
The foreign-invested economic sector is an important component of Vietnam's economy and the Vietnamese Government always protects the legitimate and legitimate rights and interests of investors, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on February 14.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received a delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) in Hanoi on February 15, affirming that his ministry will actively work with other ministries and sectors to promote bilateral trade and investment links.
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The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
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Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
EuroCham launches its 2022-2023 Whitebook in Hanoi on February 15 (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates at the launch othe Whitebook (Photo: VNA) 
