WELCOME TO INVESTMENT MART OCTOBER 30-31, 2007

Welcome Letter

Distinguished guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is my great honour of welcoming you to our Southern Key Economic Zone Investment Mart 2007.

After the resounding success of the Investment Mart 2005 organized in Ho Chi Minh City and especially after Vietnam became the official member of the World Trade Organization in January 2007, a great number of foreign investors have shown their serious interests in business opportunities and looked for specific investment projects, not only in Ho Chi Minh City, but in other surrounding provinces as well.

For the purpose of facilitating further business development between potential foreign investors and local entrepreneurs in the zone, we organize the Southern Key Economic Zone Investment Mart 2007 as the catalyst to help establish direct contacts, fruitful discussions for both parties.

The Southern Key Economic Zone, comprising of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai Long An, Tay Ninh, Tien Giang, is the most dynamic economic development, having a high, sustainable growth rate with GDP accounting for 50% of the GDP national and absorbing 60% of total foreign investment in Vietnam.

Projects presented for foreign investment appeal at the event will concentrate on the fields of infrastructure, new urban development, services, hi-tech industries, and other indirect investment opportunities…

At the Southern Key Economic Zone Investment Mart 2007, potential foreign investors will be provided a comprehensive picture of business environment and will also have the chance to better understand the new policies, regulations and investment incentives in Vietnam as well as the economic potentials and strengths of each province in the zone.

As the Vice Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee hosting this event, I have my commitments to ensure that the next two days will bring you a unique opportunity to build up your businesses. Our city and provincial departments will give you strong supports from your first discussions with local partners until the stage when your investment licenses being granted.

We look forward to meeting you in person during the coming days.

Thank you for joining our conference here in Vietnam

Yours faithfully,

Nguyen Thi Hong
Vice Chairwoman
People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City

Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC)
Address: 51 Dinh Tien Hoang St, Dist. 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: (848) 910 1302 - 910 1311 - 823 6738
Fax: (848) 910 4374
Email: xtdt@hcm.vnn.vn, info@investmentmart.gov.vn
Website: www.investmentmart.gov.vn