Integrating Mekong Delta products and services
into the global value chains

21st.December.2020

Dong Thap Labor & Cultural Center
No. 181 Ngo Thi Nham, Ward 1, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province

Overview of Mekong Connect

Born from the initiative of the ABCD Mekong regional connecting network (An Giang - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Dong Thap), jointly organized by the Business Association Of High Quality Vietnamese Products and leaders of 4 localities with the support of the Leading Business Club (LBC).

Mekong Connect - CEO Forum is an annual forum for entrepreneurs, government leaders, domestic and foreign experts who have concerns and interests related to the Mekong Delta.

Mekong Connect - The first CEO Forum was held in September 2015.

2020
“Integrating Mekong Delta products and services into the global value chains”
2019
“Linking the value chain of the delta, enhancing market integration”
2017
“Developing indigenous resources with technological power”
2016
“Finding opportunities in difficulties”
2015
“Linking - Integrating – Developing”

Sessions of discussion:

  • Actively integrating the Mekong Delta agricultural products-services into the global value chains
  • The Mekong Delta economy and development solutions
  • New prospective growth drives

Topics of discussions sessions

  • Can Tho city: Planning and developments of new resources in the Mekong Delta region.
  • Dong Thap Province: Agricultural digitalization and chains linkage.

  • Ben Tre Province: Building and developing local brands in combination with sciences and techonology as well as creative innovations.
  • An Giang Province: Industrialized agricultural production processes – OCOP perspective.

800

VIP guests and entrepreneurs attended the Forum

30

leader delegations from organizations inside and outside the country attended

50

businesses participated in the exhibition

50

International and Vietnamese media agencies

15

Leaders of Ministries and Sectors of Mekong localities and partners

30

prestigious speakers from other countries and Vietnam

Participants

  • Business owners, CEO, CFO...
  • Departments managers, middle management team
  • Investors in fields such as: agriculture, technology, imports and exports…
  • Start-ups (who’s developing products related to Mekong Area)
  • Companies in Mekong Delta
  • International buyers, multinational distribution channels

Organizing Committee

Speakers - Guests

Agenda

Morning: 8:00 – 11:30

Welcoming guests and activities preparations.

Esteem guests introduction. Welcoming statements from host.

Speeches regarding general issues09:00 - 10:20

  • Mr. Vu Tien Loc – VCCI Chairman (Significant aspects of the Mekong Delta economy and development solutions.)
  • ABCD Mekong provinces representatives (The power of co-operation in developments.)
  • Mr. Nguyen Hai Minh - Eurocham Vice-President (EVFTA Agreement and developments direction of the Mekong Delta.)
  • Mrs. Mary Tarnowka - CEO of AmCham Vietnam - HCMC - Da Nang (Investment into "renewable energy" to advance the Mekong delta economy.)

“Vietnam High Quality Good – GIS” Certificate awards for 11 businesses

Panel Discussion: 10:40 - 11:45

New prospects that will drive the Mekong Delta developments with 4 panelists: Mrs. Le Khanh – Mr. Dang Kim Son – Mrs. Bui Kim Thuy and Mr. Pham Phu Truong (VBI Fast Track CEO)

Moderator: Journalist Tran Nguyen.

  • Mrs. Trương Thi Le Khanh - Vinh Hoan Chairwoman: How did businesses conduct circular economy to attain integration and sustainable development?
  • Mrs. Mrs. Bui Kim Thuy - US-ASEAN Business Council representative: Utilizing free-trade agreements, stepping into the global value chain.
  • Mr. Dang Kim Son - Former President of the Institute for Policy & Strategy for Agriculture & Rural Development: Mechanization of agriculture and improve agricultural processing equipment in the Mekong Delta regions.
  • Mr. Pham Phu Truong - VBI Fast Track CEO: New trend: Selection of investors for the new developments phase of the Mekong Delta.
Program for the local AGRICULTURAL STARTUP community: Meeting 2 startup innovation consultants

  • Mrs. Nguyen Phi Van - Vietnam Angel Investment fund Chairwoman.
  • Mrs. Le Diep Kieu Trang - Alabaster Co-Founder, Harrison.ai Chairwoman, as well as Arevo CFO and Patent owner of 3D CFRP print.
  • Thematic sessions of ABCD provinces, taking place at the same time in different rooms

    Discussion at ABCD provinces teams (An Giang, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Dong Thap).
    Each provinces with separate topics, plus different speakers and MC.

    An Giang province

    “Industrialization of agricultural production processes – OCOP perspective”

    Ben Tre province

    “Building and developing local brands in combination with sciences and techonology as well as creative innovations”

    Can Tho City

    “Planning and developments of new resources in the Mekong Delta region”

    Dong Thap province

    “Agricultural digitalization and chains linkage”

    Forum Sum-up

    Provinces – at private meeting room.

    PARALLEL PROGRAM TOGETHER WITH THE MAIN (NEW PROGRAM 2020)

    Opportunities and trade linkages between manufacturers, consultants and distributors, retailers at home and abroad.

    Morning

    Direct consultations with manufacturers & businesses with 5 experts: Exports regulations, agricultural standards; issues regarding international trading; utilizing 3 FTAs with the Mekong Delta businesses (need prior registration for consultations).

    Afternoon

    Direct linkages with buyers from international markets (prior scheduled with organizing committee).
    Markets with prior pre-ordered buyers meeting with Mekong Delta manufacturers and exchanging information, organizing meeting: USA, France, Dutch, Germany, Japan, Korea, China, Cuba, the Middle East, Australia…

    Contact details

    Ms Thiên Thư

    0935.123.963

    thienthu@bsa.org.vn

    Ms Kim Anh

    0902.699.484

    kimanh@bsa.org.vn

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