FHKI Concluded a 5-day Delegation Mission to Vietnam

Exchanged MoU with Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC)

 

The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) concluded its five-day delegation mission visiting Vietnam between 30 May and 3 Jun (the “Vietnam Delegation Mission”).  In particular, the delegates visited three major cities in Vietnam, namely, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, and Hanoi.  During their stay, the delegation visited government ministries, including, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), and, also, two National-level high-tech parks as well. The Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam, Xiong Bo, also received the delegation.

Further, FHKI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC), witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong (2 Jun).  The MOU aims to establish a framework for collaboration between the NIC and FHKI in supporting innovation development and promoting investment growth within the industrial sector in Vietnam and Hong Kong and, also, strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between the business communities of both parties.

In addition, FHKI jointly hosted an Investment Forum (2 Jun) with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Hanoi.  The event was well attended by elites from the business community from Vietnam and Hong Kong and provided an opportunity for attendees to not only share their experiences but also seek potential collaboration opportunities. All those who were present at the Investment Forum also witnessed the exchange of the MOU between FHKI and NIC at the occasion.

At the conclusion of the visit, as the delegation leader, FHKI Chairman Dr Sunny Chai noted that the interactions among the delegates, the Vietnamese officials and industry representatives have greatly enhanced the understanding of the Hong Kong business community towards the industry development and favouring policies in Vietnam, leading to even more accurate investment decisions going forward.  Dr Chai remarked, “In recent years, both the Hong Kong and the Vietnamese governments have allocated significant resources in the I&T field.  Both markets can continue to learn from each other tapping further into each other’s valuable experience.”

The Vietnam Delegation Mission was organised by FHKI International Affairs Committee and led by FHKI Chairman Dr Sunny Chai. Members of the delegation, included, FHKI Executive Deputy Chairmen Steve Chuang, Anthony Lam, Ricky Chan and Clara Chan; FHKI Deputy Chairmen Jude Chow; FHKI Director-General Bonnie Chan and representatives from the Hong Kong manufacturing and innovation sectors.

FHKI expresses its utmost appreciation for the unfailing support of its partners, including, Circle K Vietnam, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, KPMG and the Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre.  Without their generous sponsorships and contributions, the Vietnam Delegation Mission will not be as successful!  

 

About FHKI
Established in 1960, FHKI represents and serves the interests of Hong Kong’s industrial and business communities. FHKI actively consolidates the industry’s views on issues of concern to HKSAR Government and puts forward proposals that facilitate the industry’s long-term development. FHKI is also dedicated to strengthening communication between Hong Kong industries and foreign counterparts and forging the connection between global business communities.

About NIC
Vietnam National Innovation Center is a unit under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, established by the Prime Minister in 2019 with the function of supporting and developing Vietnam's startup and innovation ecosystem, contributing to renewing the growth model based on science and technology.  According to the proposed plan, the Center is expected to have its headquarters in Hanoi and an operating base in Hoa Lac.

 

Picture 1: Meeting with Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (30 May).

Picture 2: FHKI Chairman Dr Sunny Chai presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Anthony Lam for Circle-K Vietnam’s Sponsorship towards the Vietnam Delegation Mission (30 May).

Picture 3: Visiting Ho Chi Minh City Hi-Tech Park (31 May).

Picture 4: Luncheon in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam organised by KPMG Vietnam (31 May).

Picture 5: Warrick Cleine, Chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam, presented at a luncheon (31 May).

Picture 6: FHKI Chairman Dr Sunny Chai presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Warrick Cleine, Chairman and CEO of KPMG in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (31 May).

Picture 7: Meeting with Hoang Minh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hai Phong (1 Jun).

Picture 8: FHKI Executive Deputy Chairman Anthony Lam presented during the meeting with the People’s Committee of Hai Phong (1 Jun).

Picture 9: Visiting Hoa Lac High-Tech Park and FPT Software in Hanoi, Vietnam (1 Jun).

Picture 10: Visiting the Ministry of Information and Communication in Hanoi, Vietnam (2 Jun).

Picture 11: FHKI Chairman Dr Sunny Chai and Executive Deputy Chairman Steve Chuang presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Tran Duy Dong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, Vietnam (2 Jun).

Picture 12: Guests at the Investment Forum witnessed the MOU Exchange Ceremony (between FHKI and NIC) in Hanoi, Vietnam (2 Jun).

Picture 13: FHKI and VCCI co-organized an Investment Forum in Hanoi, where elites from Hong Kong and Vietnam business communities gathered (2 Jun).

Picture 14: FHKI Chairman Dr Sunny Chai (left) and the General Secretary of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Nguyen Quang Vinh presented a Certificate of Appreciation to FHKI Executive Deputy Chairman Anthony Lam at the Investment Forum in Hanoi, Vietnam (2 Jun).

Picture 15: Mr Jithin Chandy, Country Head of Sales, Global Payments Solutions, Wholesale Banking, HSBC Vietnam was presenting at the Investment Forum at Hanoi, Vietnam (2 Jun)

Picture 16: FHKI Chairman Dr Sunny Chai presented Certificates of Appreciation to Jithin Chandy (left), Country Head of Sales, Global Payments Solutions, Wholesale Banking, HSBC Vietnam and Paul Yeung (right), Managing Director, Head of Sales & Client Coverage, Business Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC Hong Kong, at the Investment Forum in Hanoi, Vietnam (2 Jun).

 

Picture 17: FHKI Vietnam Delegation Mission was received by Xiong Bo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Hanoi, Vietnam (3 Jun).

Picture: 18: FHKI Vietnam Delegation Mission was received by Xiong Bo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Hanoi, Vietnam (3 Jun).

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