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Opportunity to influence the UK-Vietnam business agenda in 2018

皇冠体育app Department for International Trade (DIT) would like to hear from UK companies about their experience of doing business in Vietnam.

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皇冠体育app UK government holds trade talks with the government of Vietnam through the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) every year. 皇冠体育appse talks are an important forum for building new business relationships between our 2 countries and addressing business concerns. 皇冠体育app UK government is keen to hear the views of UK companies to help us shape the agenda.

皇冠体育app 10th annual JETCO meeting will take place for the first time in Manchester in June 2018.

DIT Vietnam wants feedback from UK companies on doing business in Vietnam. You should indicate:

  • your experiences and concerns about doing business in and with Vietnam with examples
  • any specific recommendations that could improve the business climate and foster better relationships between Vietnam and the UK
  • examples of good business practice in Vietnam and which government policies are working well
  • what could DIT do to encourage and support you to increase your footprint in Vietnam
  • whether you be interested in attending activities around these talks or hosting the Vietnamese delegation

While it may not be possible to address all issues raised during the talks, DIT would be pleased to discuss your feedback through other channels.

Vietnamese economy

Vietnam presents an exciting opportunity for UK companies wishing to export and invest. It鈥檚 one of the world鈥檚 most promising emerging economies with .

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi both feature in the top 10 cities listed in the . Vietnam climbed 14 places in the .

Background on the UK-Vietnam JETCO

皇冠体育app UK-Vietnam JETCO was established in 2007 to identify and address issues relating to bilateral trade and investment between the UK and Vietnam. 皇冠体育appse government-to-government talks are held annually, and the location alternates between the UK and Vietnam.

皇冠体育app ninth round of talks took place in Hanoi in October 2016, where the UK focused on 4 themes:

  • recognition of UK qualifications and standards in Vietnam
  • pharmaceutical law and over the counter products
  • taxation and the Vietnam business environment
  • UK exports of meat to Vietnam

Feedback to DIT Vietnam

Email your feedback to [email protected], Senior Commercial Officer at DIT Vietnam team by Friday 20 April 2018.

Updates to this page

Published 2 March 2018
Last updated 13 April 2018 show all updates
  1. Deadline for response extended. Amended feedback section.

  2. First published.