AGENDA
Organized by Foreign Service Center (FSC), the Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Abroad (BAOOV), and the Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Network in the United States of America (VENUSA), the 2020 Viet Trade Virtual Conference: Connecting Mekong Delta Businesses and Overseas Vietnamese Businesses in the United States will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 9:45 PM (Pacific Time). The conference will be hosted to promote partnerships between domestic and overseas Vietnamese companies, introduce Mekong Delta’s products and services, as well as provide overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs with information regarding import-export and investment policies.
Time:
• Vietnam time: 8:00 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2020
• U.S. time: 5:00 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Location: Link to join the virtual conference will be sent directly to attendees prior to the event.
Agenda:
U.S. Time - PST
4:00 - 4:30
4:30 - 5:00
5:00 - 5:05
5:05 - 5:12
5:12 - 5:17
5:17 - 5:22
5:22 - 5:27
5:27 - 5:39
5:39 - 5:51
5:51 - 6:03
6:03 - 6:08
6:08 - 6:13
6:13 - 6:18
6:18 - 6:20
Connecting conference hubs
Welcome reception
Conference and guest speaker introduction
Speaker: Representative of the State Commission on Overseas Vietnamese
Speaker: Representative of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front
Speaker: Ngoc Kim Ha, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United States of America
Speaker: Toan Trac Nguyen, Vietnam Consulate General in San Francisco discusses the potential of the overseas business community in the U.S.
Introduction of opportunities for the Mekong River Delta export from select provinces (Tien Giang, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh)
Introduction of select businesses of the Mekong River Delta
Representatives from US businesses share the needs to connect, import, and distribute Vietnamese products in the United States
Representatives from US businesses share the needs to connect, import, and distribute Vietnamese products in the United States
Announcement of MOUs between Vietnam and US companies
BAOOV announces the cooperation between FSC and BAOOV and the establishment and the role of Vietnam-US business information hub
Introduction of the conference’s online hub and virtual expo
Organizers:
Foreign Service Centre (FSC) is an affiliate of the Ho Chi Minh City External Relations Department and established by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam. FSC’s mission is to effectively implement the policy of "Promoting National Economic Interests". FSC’s vision is to become an essential contact point facilitating the smooth operation of both local and foreign business communities.
The Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV) is a professional social organization of the Vietnamese business community and overseas businessmen, and a bridge connecting Vietnamese businessmen around the world.
The Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Network in the USA (VENUSA) is founded and operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. VENUSA aims to unite Vietnamese entrepreneurs in the U.S. to empower and promote partnerships and opportunities in business, science, technology, commerce, cultural and philanthropic activities.
Partners:
In Vietnam:
• Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front
• State Committee For Overseas Vietnamese
• Department of External Relations - Ho Chi Minh City
• Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
• Department of European and American Market, Ministry of Industry and Trade
• Department of External Relations - Tien Giang Province
• People's Committee of Dong Thap Province
• Mylan Group
Vietnamese government’s representatives in the United States:
• Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the United States
• Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in San Francisco
• Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Houston
• Vietnam Commerce Service in the US
Contact information:
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Mr. Cuong Van Nguyen, Head of Domestic and International Promotions Division, Foreign Service Center (FSC)
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Email: vcuong.mk@gmail.com
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Phone: +84918079528
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Mr. Dang Ngoc Nguyen, Secretary of Vice Standing President and Secretary General, Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV)
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Email: info@doanhnhanvietnam.org.vn
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Phone: +84966811432
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Ms. Phuong Hoang Nguyen, Vice President, The Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Network in the United States of America (VENUSA)
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Email: venusadirectors@gmail.com
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Phone: +18722337396
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