Kicking off the Vietnam-France Leadership Forum, Mr. Patrick Martin, President of the French Employers’ Union (MEDEF), expressed his confidence in the development of Vietnam and the ASEAN region. Vietnam, he noted, is a prime example of an open economy that has successfully signed a free trade agreement with the European Union. MEDEF believes that Vietnam is demonstrating its ability to deeply integrate into the global economy, foster innovation, and focus its investments in critical areas such as energy security, climate change mitigation, and transportation infrastructure development. These efforts are creating opportunities for French businesses to engage in collaborative ventures.
Mr. Patrick Martin, President of MEDEF (second from right), delivers the opening remarks at an event of great significance to the Vietnam-France business community
The MEDEF leader also shared that just a few days ago, French President Emmanuel Macron met with businesses and expressed his desire to attract foreign investors, pledging to welcome them with very open policies. He assured businesses of the government’s support and partnership.
Nearly 50 business leaders discussed opportunities to expand cooperation and investment between the two countries
In the pleasant atmosphere of Hanoi, nearly 50 delegates representing Vietnamese and French businesses gathered to discuss a wide range of potential cooperation sectors that have been and are being developed between the two countries. These sectors span transportation, energy, urban development, aviation, services, cuisine, and education.
Speaking at the event, Vietjet’s Deputy General Director, To Viet Thang, shared: “As Vietnam’s first private airline, Vietjet has brought about revolutionary changes in the aviation industry. With a modern fleet of 117 Airbus aircraft, we have experienced tremendous growth. We are grateful to Airbus for producing high-quality aircraft that have helped us realize the dream of flying for over 210 million passengers.”
Vietjet’s Deputy General Director (center) speaks about the effective cooperation between Vietjet and French businesses
Vietjet is not just a partner that has ordered hundreds of aircraft from Airbus; the two companies also collaborate on research, development, and aviation personnel training. A notable project is the Vietjet Aviation Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, which offers modern facilities and programs for training pilots, flight attendants, engineers, mechanics, and dispatchers to meet the sustainable development needs of the airline and the industry. French global corporations have accompanied Vietjet on its journey to conquer the skies, with multi-billion-dollar contracts signed over the years.”
The Vietjet leader proudly shared: “In 2021, the French government awarded the Legion of Honor to Vietjet’s President, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to promoting economic, cultural, and development cooperation. Her efforts have left a strong mark on the strategic partnership and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Europe, and between Vietnam and the French Republic.”
Vietjet is currently a leading partner of major companies such as Airbus, Safran, CFM International, and Open Airlines in the fields of aviation, digital transformation, and green transition. The total value of Vietjet’s aircraft and engine orders from these partners exceeds $42 billion, with 243 aircraft on order. Moving forward, Vietjet hopes to continue collaborating with French businesses in innovation, digital economy, aviation technology, high-quality human resource development, and the promotion of green growth, services, and tourism.
FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh (far right) speaks at the Vietnam-France Leadership Forum
FPT Chairman, Truong Gia Binh, also shared with the leaders present at the event his desire to invest more in French language training in Vietnamese schools and to support French businesses in promoting their image, products, and services through major media channels. Additionally, the FPT leader provided insights into the areas where FPT is currently collaborating with French businesses and expressed his aspiration to expand these collaborations in the future.
The Vietnam-France Leadership Forum marks a significant milestone in the cooperation between the business communities of the two countries, contributing to the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations and peoples. It brings not only economic benefits to the two countries but also has a positive impact on the global economy.
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