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South East Asia Regional Forum
2004
Report
| | | | Background
Advocated by the Immediate Past Chairman of Hong Kong Business Association,
Vietnam (HKBAV) during 2003 Hong Kong Forum, the first Southeast Asia Regional
Forum (SEARF) was held on 27 February 2004 in Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to coincide
with HKBAV's Annual Gala Dinner Party.
Participants
It was successfully held amid the bird flu fear with a total of 36 participants
(13 from Vietnam, 6 from Thailand and 5 from Singapore). Madam Gao De Ke, Consul
General, People's Republic of China in Ho Chi Minh also attended as a token of
support.
Forum and Delegates' Programmes
Besides the
forum (forum programme), a roundtable discussion was also
organised on 28 February to let interested members understand more about the various
aspects of doing business in Vietnam with respect to garment, furniture, property
development and legal sectors. Some members chose to join alternative programmes
such as "golf" fun or city tour. For snapshots of the forum, please check out
the photo gallery.
Results and Responses
Participating members found this first joint initiative a very worthwhile
one as it does provide a good opportunity to understand more of Vietnam's law,
practices and business opportunities through presentations, roundtable discussion
and experience sharing. It also helped promote and strengthen cross cooperation
and exchange among regional associations and members (comments
from participants). All would like to see the forum continued on an annual
and rotational basis.
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