On March 24th, 2026, in Hanoi, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, organized the EU–Vietnam Business and Investment Forum under the theme “Global Gateway Strategy.”
The forum was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc; EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela; Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nicola Beer; EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier; as well as representatives from diplomatic missions, international financial organizations, and the domestic and international business community.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc spoke at the Forum.
Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc reaffirmed the importance of the EU as a long-term partner, noting that cooperation between the two sides has developed strongly over more than three decades, supported by a growing network of agreements, particularly the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
He highlighted the EU’s role as a reliable and long-term partner, and expressed his hope that both sides will continue to expand cooperation in promising areas such as green transition, digital transformation, renewable energy, semiconductor technology, and the development of strategic infrastructure. He also called on the EU to enhance support for Vietnam in accessing green finance, facilitating technology transfer, and attracting high-quality investment flows, thereby contributing to sustainable growth.
He also urged EU member states to accelerate the ratification of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) to strengthen investor confidence and the legal framework for bilateral investment.
EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela delivered speech at the Forum.
Commissioner Jozef Síkela noted the forum served as both a policy dialogue platform and a practical bridge to turn commitments into concrete projects in key sectors. On this occasion, the EU announced an investment package worth over EUR 560 million for Vietnam, focusing on clean energy, energy efficiency, and the modernization of transport infrastructure, thus contributing to sustaining economic growth alongside environmental protection and sustainable development.
Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nicola Beer stated that, as the EU’s financial institution, the EIB is actively supporting Vietnam’s transition to cleaner energy and better transport through concrete financing.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a EUR 200 million financial agreement with Techcombank to enhance access to finance for the private businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric mobility.
Overview of Forum.
The event also marked the launch of EuroCham’s 2026 Whitebook – its 17th edition, under the theme “Reform and Elevation: A new era for Vietnam in the Global Economy”, which provides policy recommendations based on business insights, supporting Việt Nam’s efforts to strengthen a transparent, predictable and efficient regulatory environment.
The EuroCham Whitebook was presented to the leadership of the Ministry of Finance in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc and EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela, demonstrating the European business community’s commitment to accompanying Vietnam in its process of reform and international economic integration.