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US businesses keen on Vietnamese market
Several leading US companies will arrive in Hanoi for talks with Vietnam’s top decision makers about business opportunities in the country from May 13-15.
The mission is co-led by President of the US-ASEAN Business Council, Matthew P. Daley, and Stuart Dean, President of GE ASEAN and Chairman of the US-Vietnam Business Committee.
“Despite the very difficult global economic environment, US companies remain enthusiastic about the opportunities to invest in and do business with Vietnam,” said Mr. Dean, emphasising the presence of representatives from many big US companies.
The annual business mission includes over 30 senior executives from 16 corporations namely Abbott Laboratories, AES, AIG, Caterpillar, Chevron, Citi, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Ford, General Electric, Guardian Industries, JhPIEGO, Monsanto, Pratt & Whitney, Time Warner and UPS.
The US business delegation is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and senior members of the Government to discuss investment, sourcing and sales opportunities. The talks will focus on a wide range of sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, energy, transport, aviation, financial and banking services, health services, express delivery services and logistics, auto industry, building materials, mining and the media.
Mr Daley said, “We are interested in continuing our dialogue with Vietnam to ensure the country’s long-term competitiveness and attractiveness for investing.”
The US-ASEAN Business Council represents over 100 US companies, many of whom have actively contributed to social activities in Vietnam.
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