Horasis Asia Meeting 2019: An expectation of practical effects on cooperation and investment

Over two days of 24 and 25 Nov, in Binh Duong, Horasis Asia Meeting 2019 took place successfully. The forum attracted over 1,000 guests, who are leaders of the Government, ministries, central branches, leaders of provinces and cities nationwide, businessmen from more than 60 countries around the world. Within the framework of this event, many cooperation agreements were signed.

A meeting at Horasis Asia 2019.

Practical discussions

At Horasis Asia 2019, there were 4 plenary sessions and 35 discussion sessions. Speaking at the forum, Trần Thanh Liêm, Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of Provincial People's Committee, emphasized that Horasis Asia 2019 had given delegates an opportunity to learn and experience the reality of Asia; particular features of Vietnam country and people in general and the investment and business environment of Binh Duong province in particular.

Stacy Kenworthy, CEO of HellaStorm (United States), considered the discussion sessions at this forum to be very helpful, because there were many important contributions and lessons learned for each country, together we would build an sustainable Asia. Meanwhile, according to Nguyễn Hoàng Dương, Vice Chairman of Saigon Entrepreneurs Club, the sessions had good content, because the speakers brought forward profound knowledge as well as their experiences to share, exchange and cooperation. He was also very proud to be one of the speakers participating in some discussions. "We make every effort to make discussion content diverse and practical so that attendees could see the value of these sessions hosted by scholars and administrators in that forum", he said.

Cod Satrusayang, Editor-in-Chief of Asia News Network (Thailand) - chaired the plenary session "Building ASEAN Economic Community", shared: “We need stronger collaborative solutions from different countries across Asia. We need investment directions. We want Asian countries to come together and focus their attention on a common market, which has not been established until now. And I think a good prospect for successful trade is that more and more investment would be pouring into Asia as the US-China trade war has been taking place. Along with investment opportunities, many business solutions and standards should be applied to the building of the ASEAN Economic Community”.

Cooperation and investment opportunities

Horasis Asia 2019 was a event for businesses in the province to exchange and connect with a network of regional and global senior partners, especially the founders, presidents, and general directors of leading Asian companies. Thereby contributing to improving the ability of seeking opportunities, development partners as well as introducing potentials and opportunities to attract foreign investment into Binh Duong province.

Mr. Dương affirmed that Horasis Asia 2019 held in Binh Duong was very successfully and brought many benefits to the province and Vietnam in general. Horasis Asia 2019 had many investors, politicians and scholars as participants, thus the image and message of this event would be spread to the surrounding communities and internationally would know Binh Duong in particular and Vietnam in general more.

“Binh Duong did very well. Every time I come here, I see Binh Duong has more new and beautiful things. Provincial leadership to build Binh Duong new city into a smart city is very wise decision, bringing long-term benefits to the province. Binh Duong has become a place to attract foreign investors for long-term cooperation and investment. Through the dialogues on investment opportunities in Binh Duong at Horasis Asia Meeting 2019, I found that Binh Duong has created a very good investment environment for businesses, with high transparency and convenience. Foreign investors need this. They believe and understand that Binh Duong is a good option for investment”, Mr. Dương shared.

Mai Hùng Dũng, Permanent Vice Chairman of Provincial People's Committee emphasized, Binh Duong was transforming itself into a "golden land" ready to spread out red carpet to welcome investors and cooperation. The strengths of technology, finance, international market network and business management skills of investors here are once combined with the advantages of this province, it would bring great and practical benefits for both sides.

Binh Duong desires to introduce the potential and investment opportunities of the province, and at the same time, calls for businesses to cooperate in many areas, such as high-tech industries, auxiliary industries. , information technology, as well as investment and development of trade - services, construction, infrastructure development, human resource development ... The provincial leaders commit to always supporting enterprises, are ready create the most favorable conditions for production and business activities of domestic and foreign investors.

Horasis Asia 2019 was also an opportunity for Binh Duong to introduce the investment environment in the province, Binh Duong smart city development project; connecting trade, expanding markets, exchanging management experience for businesses and economic groups in the globalization era...

At Horasis Asia 2019, a signing ceremony was held between Becamex IDC and National University of Singapore (NUS) to establish BLOCK71 to nurture a strong and innovative startup ecosystem in Vietnam. Accordingly, Becamex IDC and NUS will work closely to build a vibrant and sustainable startup ecosystem; build a linkage for business development in Vietnam. BLOCK71 supports startups by providing access to global networks; support start-up incubation; opportunities to pilot and test technological and business ideas...

At the forum, Becamex IDC also signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam Institute of Applied Informatics and Mechanics (National Academy). Accordingly, the two sides will cooperate to build the Institute of Informatics Mechanics in Binh Duong ...

Reported by Phuong Le - Translated by Ngoc Huynh