1st World Vietnamese Business Forum organized by ABP Asia Business Promotion

with the support of:

The Regional Council of Ile de France The Paris Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vietnam

Palais des congrès de Paris, France

November 13 -14 -15, 2008

Mr Pham Gia Huyen, President of WVNBF 2008 Associate Sofracop, Paris, President of Business Club CDVF

Mr Co Minh Duc, Vice-President of WVNBF 2008 Chairman of Prévoir Vietnam and GP Services, President of the Asian Businessmen Club CIFOA. Organizing Committee

Mr Bouret Alain, Ides & Calendes, ABP Neuchâtel - Suisse Mr Phan Son, Associate HIT Solutions, Président of Charitable Association Méandres

Mr Marcel Gilles, HSBC Private bank France Senior VicePresident, President of the Club Caravelle. Mr Hoang Trong Hiep, Accountant Expert. Mrs Chu Van Loir Lydia, Event Expert Paris Chamber of Commerce, Mr Bacri Roger CNAM, Mr Ewald François DIAF, Mr Degallaix Serge, President Dreamvision Software LLC, USA, Cong Thomas, President

Group la Poste, Mrs Dispot-Kearney Anne-Caroline, international Direction High Commission in the Atomic Energy, Mr Ngo Christian, Orientation Committee

IFRI, Mr Mistral Jacques, Director Mr Lefevre Marc MB Plus, Mr Blaise Marc MC Conseil, Mr Cheurf Maurad Orange, Mrs Khalifat Roseline Paris City Hall, Mr Laloux Clément, Councillor of Christian Sautter Deputy Mayor of Paris Paris City Hall, Mr Lebreit Marc Regional Council of Île de France, Mr Mellouli Akli

More than 4 millions of Vietnamese abroad North America France Europe

2 000 000 400 000 330 000

Asia Other countries

940 000 400 000

“There are always more men who build walls than men who build bridges"(proverb) Contact and cooperation: Let’s build together bridges for the future.

Dear Friends,,

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ith the support of entrepreneurs from France, Europe and Unites States, we are pleased to present: The First World International Vietnamese entrepreneurs Forum held on the 13, 14 and 15 November, 2008 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. This forum is a historical event and unique because it is the first time that Vietnamese entrepreneurs from all over the world will come together. First to get acquainted with a friendly, festive, apolitical, fraternal environment in the famous “City of Light”, Paris. Secondly, they can exchange their viewpoints and experiences, find answers to their questions and concerns and develop joint projects. This Forum will be organized each year. Several hundred Vietnamese entrepreneurs from France, North America, Europe, Asia and the rest of the world as well as international nonVietnamese entrepreneurs are expected in Paris for this Forum. The First Forum gives, over two days, the opportunity to have interactive exchanges between entrepreneurs, scientists, economists and Vietnamese coming from different countries. By participating, you support the kick off of this event specifically designed for you. You will have the opportunity:  to be in contact with senior officials of both administrative and policy for answers to your questions,  to attend conferences conducted by international experts  to compare your experience and discover the "success stories"  to create a privileged relationship with Vietnamese and international new friends and colleagues  to maximize your presence at the Forum during the two days with friendly and practical means of international standard  to visit an exposition reserved for Vietnamese and international companies,  coup de coeur final: we have reserved a space for Vietnamese artists and charitable organizations concerned with Vietnam. Alone, we know how to assume, all together, we shall manage better the new challenges. This forum is your forum. The proposed subjects of conferences and thematic discussions in this program are cutting edge issues, in step with the concerns and challenges you'll face: we hope you will suggest other subjects on our website www.wvnbf.com. As a prelude to our meetings, the President of the Regional Council of Ile de France invites all participants to an official cocktail on Thursday, November 13 evening. The Forum will be crowned Saturday, November 15 with an evening Gala where you can invite your friends and families. With our friendship and our best regards.

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Workshop, round table session

Thematic discussion

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Cocktail

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Cruise on the Seine river

Gala evening

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Showroom

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Plenary session

To understand, to learn the facts directly and to establish an effective network.

Programme - Thursday November 13th Thursday evening 7:00 PM  Reception - Official cocktail at the Regional Council of Ile de France, 33, Barbet de Jouy

5 major areas of concern topics will address the next decade’s needs:

75007 Paris, under the Presidency of M. Jean Paul Huchon, Regional Head of government of Ile de France

New Technologies and New Markets, Banks - Finances, Energy and Sustainable Development, Import-Export, Education-Training. These topics will be developed through three complementary methods of communication.

Programme - Friday November 14th

1) The conferences (with plenary and specialized sessions). International experts will address practical and operational subjects.

8:30-9:30 AM

Friday morning Registration – Welcome Coffee

2) The

thematic discussions by Special Interest Groups

Plenary session in the amphitheatre Bordeaux (simultaneous translations of the 3 official languages: Vietnamese, English and French)

Senior officials from the administration or politics will attend the Forum: They will be able to answer any questions in small sessions

9:30-9:45 AM  Opening of the forum. Welcome speech - Objectives of the Forum

3) Workshops, round table session The business managers will share their success stories, their processes, their strategies and their objectives. You will be able to exchange your points of view.

9:45-11:30 AM  Presentation of the countries attending the Forum 11:30-12:00 AM  Vietnamese Policy for foreign entrepreneurs. 12:00-12:15 AM Pause

12:15-12:45 AM  The big challenges and stakes in business: opportunities and synergies 12:45-2:00 PM Free visit of the integrated showroom

Business-dating During the Forum and as you wish, you will be able to meet your worldwide colleagues to establish useful contacts. The Forum developed a special software for WVNBF that will match businessmen with a common interests Step 1: Survey of potential topics You can fill out the company’s profile section either online through www.wvnbf.com or use the registration forms. Please indicate your business sector, your needs and field of interest/research. Step 2 : The matching of offers and requests. With the software platform of WVNBF the business managers having complementary and/or common interests can easily meet each other. Step 3 : Individual meetings Convivial, private rooms will be at your disposal during the 2 day event to meet your interlocutors. You will get a list of your interlocutors on the first day at the reception desk. Hostesses will be available to help you search for specific interlocutors if necessary.

Friday afternoon 2:00-5:30 PM The afternoon session will take place in several conference rooms and meeting rooms Conférences* Proposed topics of discussion:  Property rights of Vietnamese businessmen from abroad.  Investment laws for foreign businessmen in Vietnam.  A research study on the social and professional profile of the overseas Vietnamese businessmen.  Investment opportunities with the new privatization policy of Vietnamese enterprises

Thematic discussions by Special Interest Groups.

Workshops with exchange of expertise/business experience / Round Tables.

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From 7:00 PM Optional personalized timetable to discover cultural, gastronomic and festive Paris: cruise-dinner on the Seine river, Casino-dinner in Enghien, karaoke...

Programme Saturday November 15th Saturday morning

To personalize and to make your participation more efficient at the Forum WVNBF on 2008 in Paris, please visit:

9:30-12:30 AM Conferences* Proposed subjects  Challenges and opportunities in new business ventures  New technologies: transfer of experiences and outsourcing  Creation of a light chemical industry in Vietnam  The financial and banking system in Vietnam  Problems and opportunities of new and decentralized energies

Thematic discussions by Special Interest Groups.

Workshops with exchange of expertise/business experience / Round Tables

Our site www.wvnbf.com : to contact the organizers with your questions, to register and to pay your registration or to offer your participation as a speaker. The site also allows you to promote topics of conferences and key points of concerns which you would like to be addressed at the Forum 2008. Please send subjects and suggestions before November 3th, 2008.

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12:30-2:00 PM

An integrated showroom.

Free visit of the integrated showroom

Feel free to participate, according to your interest. Exhibitors will showcase their products: you are welcome to talk to them.

Saturday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM Conferences* Proposed subjects :  Opportunities for partnerships in Import-Export  Development of the East-West international business  Vietnam in OMC: impact on international business

Thematic discussions by Special Interest Groups. Workshops with exchange of expertise/business experience / Round Tables.

If you would like to have an exhibit, please contact Mrs Lydia Chu Van Loir [email protected]

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Private meeting rooms.

Exhibition place Art gallery Charitable Associations Plenary conferences.

4:00-5:00 PM Plenary session in the amphitheatre Bordeaux

Palais des congrès de Paris

(simultaneous translations of the 3 official languages: Vietnamese, English and French) Assessment and conclusions of the Forum

A pleasant stay with a friendly, festive and fraternal ambience. Evening Gala 7:30 PM-11:00 PM During a friendly buffet party at a luxurious, prestigious place, you can meet and expand your business contacts among the participants.

*Pending the availability of the speakers.

This first WVNBF forum is being organized with friendship and brotherhood in mind. Paris’s Palais des Congrès shopping arcade offers French most prestigious and luxurious brands. You are in the heart of a modern neighborhood, only a few minutes by foot from the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysées, restaurants, coffee shops and Parisian cabarets

Registration Form 1st WORLD VIETNAMESE BUSINESS FORUM November 13-14-15, 2008 – Palais des Congrès – Paris, France

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HOW TO REGISTER?  by returning this registration form by mail to : WVNBF - Lydia Chu Van Loir, 1 rue du Pont de Lodi 75006 Paris, France  online www.wvnbf.com  Email [email protected]  Fax + 33 (0)9 58 04 59 52

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Your experience as a businessperson: ................................................................ ............................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. Business-dating Your sector/field: ................................................................................................. Your needs:........................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION  Mrs  Mlle  Mr First Name :............................................Last Name : ......................... Firm : …………................................................................................ Title : …………................................................................................ Main firm speciality :........................................................................... Address :............................................................................................ Zip code : City : ....................................................... Country :......................................VAT number : ................................. Phone : ........................................ Fax : ............................................. Mobile phone : ..................................................................................

Your research topics:............................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................

(For logistics needs only, reserved for the organization)

E-mail : .............................................................................................. @ Web site : .......................................................................................... In accordance with the article 27 of the 1978/1/6 French law, you can access and modify these data.

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YOUR CONFERENCES PROGRAM: Conférences : Your suggested topics: .......................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................. Thematic discussions by Special Interest Groups Your concerns ...................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................

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FORUM FEE

 Registration fees : 350 € VAT included. It will include access to conferences, round tables, workshops, private discussions, welcome coffee, the Forum catalog.  Option: the November 15th Gala evening: 150 € VAT included Number(s) of participants to the Gala evening: PAYMENT mode :  Credit card:  Visa

 Mastercard

N° Expiration date Card Security Code: last 3 digits printed on the back of the card Card holder:

Signature

 Bank transfer: Account holder : ABP Asia Business Promotion Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise 4 place Pury - 2001 Neuchâtel, Suisse Bank code number : 1005 13 23 6 IBAN CH 4800766000100513236 - Swift : BCNNCH22

Address of the forum Palais des congrès de Paris, 2 place de la porte Maillot 75017 Paris-France

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For your accomodation and your transportation/trip, we have selected the travel agency TANGKA that you can contact directly : Tangka Voyages

201, rue de Tolbiac 75013 Paris-France Tel. : + 33 (0)1 45 65 24 04 Fax : + 33 (0) 1 45 65 24 03 Email : [email protected] N° LI 075 05 0009 Customized tourism programs in Paris and in France are planned. Please contact TANGKA when your register.

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Special rates on the companies :

Access to the Palais des Congrès de Paris: Metro Station: Porte Maillot Metro: Line 1

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List of hotels and reservation details available on www.wvnbf.com