Tuesday 28-Oct-08 8:30 AM to Thursday 30-Oct-08 5:30 PM AWST

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Details for "North Vietnam Supply Chain Roadshow"

On May 29, 2008, it was decided that Ha Tay province, Vinh Phuc's Me Linh district and 3 communes of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh had been merged into the metropolitan area of Hanoi from August 1 2008. Hanoi's total area will be increased three times to 334,470 hectares divided into 29 subdivisions. The new population is 6,232,940 and constantly growing about 3,5% per year, a reflection of the fact that the city is both a major metropolitan area of Northern Vietnam, and also the country's political centre.

Industrial parks in Hanoi have been attracted US$162M for the 1st 6 months of 2008 (27% increased in comparison with 2007). Hanoi also attracts lots of hi-tech and heavy industry investment for manufacturing. Is Hanoi catching up with Ho Chi Minh City and becoming more attractive to manufacturers and investors in North East Asia? Can Hanoi be an alternative sourcing option and logistics hub for North East Asia?

Organized for the 3rd time, the Council is pleased to invite you to a new roadshow to the capital city of Hanoi on Oct. 28-30, 2008.

The program will provide an opportunity for an edutourism experience for participants who are interested in learning some of key lessons from the North Vietnam's market. The tour will include presentations, discussions and visits of the most interesting facilities in Hanoi region.

Join a selected group of senior executives in this mission to Vietnam to:
- learn the latest about north Vietnam supply chain and logistics;
- visit key manufacturing, logistics and retail facilities and formats;
- gain experiences from local and foreign companies already operating in Vietnam.

Itinerary:

During this trip, we will organize a full range of activities including sites visits, business forum, roundtable discussion, cocktail networking party and visits of interesting manufacturing and logistics facilities.

>> To download the last agenda for this roadshow, click here!

Pricing:
US$ 480 per person for members, US$ 600 for non-members to take part in the entire program. Site visits, bus transportation, forum, seminar, networking mixer and working lunches will be included in this fee but the airfare from China to Vietnam, hotel accommodation and dinners are excluded.

Limited Seats:

In order for this business tour to be effective, only 30 participants will be accepted. Our goal is to meet the targeted needs of individual participants and where appropriate, provide match making services and arrange business meetings with Vietnamese enterprises, retailers and other business leaders.

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> Hanoi Supply Chain Forum, Oct. 29

click here to see the confirmed speakers

> Supply Chain & Logistics Site Visits, Hanoi, Oct. 30
click here to view the draft agenda

Testimonials:

"Useful introduction to Vietnam, to Supply Chain. Practical reality checks and site visits. Excellent opportunity for networking, meeting colleagues and making friends!"
Dittmar Nerger, Bayer Healthcare

"It was an extremely informative visit, the most important detail for me was being able to discuss the industrial relations issues with companies already experienced in Vietnam. Well worth the investment in time!"
Greg Pugh, Airbus

"As a first attempt and being a new chapter in Vietnam, very well organised event!"
Sandeep Abrol, Bosch

"An eye-opening opportunity for many of us who have yet established a strong footprint in this fast growing emerging economy. Although, many challenges presently exist, we all witness the energy of the young talents, the enthusiastic desire of many to excel. Vietnam will soon be a vigorous alternative for global business expansion, or materials sourcing."
Quang Tran, DSM Sourcing

"It really helped to see the infrastructure issues first-hand. The roadshow was a great opportunity to meet some of the key players in Vietnam. The presentations sponsored by the VSCC were insightful and well done; I learned a lot about the opportunities as well as the risks going into Vietnam!"
Chris Deans