Dear Members,

After a nearly 9-year journey, this Sunday 30 June, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) will be signed in Hanoi, following the approval of the EU Council earlier this week.
The EVFTA promises to bring Vietnam and Europe closer together. Once ratified, trade and investment will grow, bringing positive benefits for business and consumers on both sides.

In order to take the momentum of this signing ceremony and provide more information to Sector Committees and all members, EuroCham is pleased to organise two briefings on EU Vietnam Free Trade Agreement with the following details:

1.    EVFTA Briefing in Hanoi:

Date: Monday, 1 July, from 1 PM – 3 PM
Venue: Melia Hotel, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Speakers:

• Eurocham Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Audier
• Eurocham Vice-Chairman, Mr. Jean Jacques Bouflet
  
• VCCI Chairman Mr. Vu Tien Loc (confirmed) and
  
• MOIT representatives (invited and tbc)
  

Agenda:         

Click here for more detail: EVFTA Briefing in Hanoi             
Registration: Ms. Linh: linh@eurochamvn.org; or calling 024 37 15 2228

2.    EVFTA Briefing in Ho Chi Minh City:
Date: Friday, 5 July, from 8 AM – 10 AM
Venue: Sofitel Plaza Saigon, 17 Le Duan, District 1, HCMC
Speakers:

• Eurocham Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Audier;
  
• Eurocham Vice-Chairman, Mr. Jean Jacques Bouflet
  

Agenda:         

Click here for more detail: EVFTA Briefing in HCMC           
Registration: Ms. Nhung: nhung@eurochamvn.org; or calling 028 3827 2715 – Ext:126

All the progress, developments on EVFTA will be updated and discussed; members are invited to ask questions and we kindly ask to send your questions to EuroCham in advance while registering for the briefings.
Again, we would like to thank you very much for your all support and contribution to make the EVFTA a success, we look forward to welcoming you.

Best regards,
GBA Team
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German Business Association
Level 4 – Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City
33 Le Duan Boulevard – District 1
Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam

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