On November 15, 2023, Mr. Kent Wong, Chairman of EuroCham’s Legal Sector Committee and Partner, Head of Banking and Capital Markets at VCI Legal, delivered an informative online guest talk to students at the National University of Singapore Business School. The session was focused on “Doing Business in Vietnam 2023 – an Overview”, which specifically addressed Technology Innovation and Global Supply Chain Management.

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In this interactive discussion with undergraduate and postgraduate business students from the National University of Singapore Business School, Kent Wong provided practical insights into the attraction of Vietnam as a foreign investment destination. Key topics included recent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, an exploration of Vietnam’s top unicorns in the technology sector, and an overview of overseas listings and capital markets.

The session concluded with a Q+A segment, during which Kent Wong responded to questions related to different forms of entities permitted under Vietnam’s legal framework and effective market entry strategies.

The guest talk provided students with a comprehensive understanding of Vietnam’s business landscape, the reasons for FDI into the country, and an emphasis on Vietnam’s integral role in global supply chains and its allure for technology-driven investments.

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About VCI Legal:

As a leading law firm with offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, VCI Legal supports businesses exploring opportunities in Vietnam through its expertise in Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Capital Markets, Insurance, FDI, Cross-border transactions, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Energy, Infrastructure, IPR Management and Real Estate.