President: Vietnam strives to become a developed, modern, green and digital country

On July 16, in Hai Phong City, President Luong Cuong attended and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC III) in 2025.

President Luong Cuong speaks at the Opening Session of ABAC III

PHOTO: NH

This is an important regional event to promote economic cooperation, connect businesses and prepare recommendations to be presented to APEC leaders at the APEC 2025 Summit Week in Korea.

Speaking at the meeting, the President affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to APEC and actively contributes to the common effort to realize the APEC Vision 2040 of an open, dynamic, self-reliant and peaceful Asia-Pacific community.

The President highly appreciated the role of ABAC in connecting regional businesses, promoting economic recovery, innovation and sustainable development. At the same time, he acknowledged the efforts of the business community in proposing practical solutions to respond to global challenges such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical competition and trade uncertainty.

"Vietnam is making strong efforts to become a developed, modern, green and digital country by 2045, in which enterprises play a central role in the transformation process," the President emphasized.

On this occasion, the President called on ABAC to continue promoting its role as an important bridge between the private sector and APEC leaders; promoting public-private cooperation, supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and encouraging innovation initiatives.

The President affirmed that Vietnam is ready to accompany the business community in the process of transformation and integration, and hopes to receive ABAC's support in preparing for APEC Year 2027 - when Vietnam assumes the role of chair.

The ABAC III meeting was hosted by the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), SOVICO Group and Saigon Investment Group (members of ABAC Vietnam) from July 15 to 18 in Hai Phong City, with the support of the Hai Phong City government.

The event gathered more than 200 delegates who are ABAC members, assistants and leaders of large corporations and multinational companies from 21 APEC member economies.

During the meeting, delegates will discuss many priority topics such as: trade and investment, sustainable finance, digital transformation, green development, innovation, food security and health. Outstanding initiatives will be compiled and presented to APEC leaders at the APEC 2025 Summit Week taking place in Korea.

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