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Vietnam Tourism Property Opportunity Conference
| VnTPO-2009 AT A GLANCE |
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THURSDAY, SEP 03, 2009
VnTPO-2009 SUPPORTERS DINNER |
This launching event celebrates VnTPO's supporter, Government leaders, top executives and partners, those who are key elements for the success of VnTPO.
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TUESDAY, SEP 22, 2009
VnTPO-2009 PRESS CONFERENCE |
Media is always the key part in our event. The organizing team world like to invite all media to be a part of VnTPO-2009 as Media Sponsor. This is the biggest opportunity to confirm the leading role in the market. Media sponsors will be updated the latest information, before and after the event.
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VnTPO-2009 MAIN PROGRAM
TIME OF BIG OPPORTUNITIES
21-22/10/2009 |
WEDNESDAY, OCT 21, 2009
DAY 1 - MORINING SESSION - MAIN CONFERENCE |
| 07:00 - 08:00 |
Welcome Guests
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| 08:00 - 08:15 |
Welcome Speech
Mr. Than Thanh Vu - President of VnTPO-2009
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| 08:15 - 10:15 |
PART 1: BRIGHT PERSPECTIVE |
 There is consensus optimism among experts that there are signs of the beginning of a Vietnam economic recovery in Vietnam by the end of this year. Over the first six months, the country's GDP grew by 3,90%, including a 3,48% rate in the industrial production and construction, 5,50% in the service sector, and 1,25% in agriculture, forestry, and fishery combined. That is very encouraging when the World Bank astimates the world economy is set to contract by 3,60% for the next 6 months. What is worth noting is that FDI attraction has reached USD 8.87 billion, not including the registered capital of USD 85.4 billion of 187 projects in waiting.
As WB expects Vietnam to be among 13 countries with positive growth rate and believing its economy “is providing signs of recovery,” experts are forecasting a recovery in Vietnam economy by the beginning of 2010 and full-pledge growth starting from 2011.
How has the global economic downturn affected Vietnam? How is the crisis viewed by the government? What actions has the government taken? What are the potentials and opportunities from the government’s perspective? How keen is the government on achieving the economic rebound? What do top experts from international organizations (IMF, WB, ADB) have to say about the impacts of the global financial crisis on Vietnam, and the country’s opportunities for longer-term development?
The afore-mentioned issues will be discussed by representatives of the Government, various ministries, and international organizations.
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| Time of Big of Opportunities | VnTPO-2009 |
Keynote 1
08:15 - 08:30 |
TIME OF GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Crisis brings about challenges but an opportunity to make bold changes and more fundamental restructuring. How the government views and reacts to crises will provide impetus for businesses and investors and thus is one of their major concerns. The issue will be addressed by a ministerial representative from the government.
Speaker: Representative of the SRV.
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Keynote 2
08:30 - 09:00 |
HOW HAS THE CRISIS BEEN DEALT WITH?
How did the government anticipate and get ready for the crisis? How has the government been coping with the crisis? To what extent that the crisis has been resolved? What actions is the government going to take next? How flexible should the trade & investment policy be kept in order to boost growth? These issues and the like will be the focus of the talk by the representative of the Ministry of Planning and Investment and topics for Q&A.
Speaker: Ministry of Planning and Investment
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Keynote 3
09:00 - 09:30 |
VIETNAM'S REAL ESTATE MARKET AND ITS POTENTIALS
What opportunities has the crisis brought to the real estate market? How the policies effecting real estate investment and development in Vietnam have evolved? What stimulus packages have been provided to this sector? What incentives or priorities is it enjoying? etc.
Ministry of Construction
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Keynote 4
09:30 - 09:45 |
VIETNAM PROSPECTS
What do leading international organizations have to say about the economic situation of Vietnam? What challenges as well as opportunities do they think are now taking place in the country and in the real estate market in particular? How does Vietnam compare to other countries in terms of investment and business prospects?
Speaker: Representative of the World Bank
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Thảo luận
09:45 - 10:15 |
IMPACTS OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS AND VIETNAM'S CHANCE OF RECOVERY
What do international experts have to say about this issue? How has Vietnam been affected? Can it be said that Vietnam is actually experiencing an economic depression? What are the damages caused by and signs of recovery, especially in the case of the real estate market? The above questions and the like will be discussed in the panel.
The panel is chaired by prominent specialists of their respective field: international experts, representatives of the government, and representatives of leading investors.
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| 10:15 - 10:30 |
TEA BREAK |
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| 10:30 - 12:00 |
PART 2: TIME OF GREAT OPPORTUNITIES |
This part is wholly devoted to presentations, reports, and in-depth discussions by economists and experts with vas experience in Vietnam and successful investors in the country. As Part 1 is designed to provide a macro-vision of Vietnam’s economy status quo in light of the government’s economic policies as well as the global context, Part 2 centers around more indepth and professional analyses of the current situation and opportunities, providing understandings that may help with investment and business decision-making.
Why the time is now? Are there essential clues that support the opinion? What are the challenges and opportunities? How to cope with those challenges and grasp the opportunities? What are Vietnam’s prospects both domestically and in the global market? What comparative advantages does Vietnam have? Why Vietnam?
The above questions and the like will be addressed by most experienced and successful investors.
Speakers: Most successful investors and best known specialists in Vietnam
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12:30 - 13:30 |
LUNCHEON FOR REGISTERED GUESTS
Besides, Businesses and provinces may register if they wish to host private lunch for their own guests.
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WEDNESDAY, OCT 21, 2009
DAY 1 - AFTERNOON SESSION - PANEL DISCUSSION
Room 1:
1 Residential property
2 Industrial property & Infastructure (Fowarding & Logistic)
Room 2:
1 Investment Opportunities in Northern provices
2 Investment Opportunities in Central provinces
Room 3:
1 Retail & distribution property
2 Project showcase
Seating is by RSVP for proper arrangement. Please kindly register your session attendance. |
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Panel A
13:30 - 15:30 |
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Vietnam’s young population of nearly 90-million creates huge housing demand. For years, residential real estate has performed best compared to other property investments. Despite its ups and downs, residential property will continue to be attractive to investors even during times of crisis. Now, when there are clear signs that the country’s stock and financial markets are growing again, and the economy also a show sign of recovery, the Vietnamese residential property is beginning to regain its central stage. Our VnTPO-2009 forum on residential real estate is star-studded, being joined by the greatest number of top developers and hundreds of projects. The event organizer has a good track record of successfully promoting major investments, building partnership and creating events for the residential property industry.
13h15 - 13h30: Registration for attendance
13h30 - 14h00: The government’s refined policy for residential property development.
- Presenter: The Ministry of Construction / Vietnam’s Association of Real Estate Developers
- Discussion
14h00 - 14h30: Potentials of Vietnam’s residential property market
- Presenter: CBRE / Vietnam’s Association of Real Estate Developers
- Discussions
14h30 - 15h30: Hindrances to residential property development at present
- Suggested topics for discussion: Are there obstacles within ownership entitlement? Site clearance compensation? Operation license? Low and mid-income housing development? Financial structure? Liquidity? Capitalization and project transfer?
We appreciate active contributions from attendees, especially professionals & governmental offcials.
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Panel B
16:00 - 18:00 |
Industrial property & Infastructure (Fowarding & Logistic)
Over the last 20 years, manufacturing and infrastructure development has been the focus of Vietnam’s economic development policy to the extent that at present there are over 200 industrial parks and export processing zones nationwide, accounting for the country’s largest investment for years. Manufacturing development always goes in parallel with transport / logistics infrastructure development.
According to the Viet Nam Maritime Administration, the amount of goods trading through Vietnamese ports in 2008 is estimated at 196.58 mil tones, of which container accounted for 5.023 million TEU. However, till now, there are still shortages of key infrastructure, especially electric power, seaports and related land-side infrastructure such as road and bridges. A delay in solving this problem would result in a shrinking in FDI.
We appreciate all the guests’ contributions to the issue.
15h45 - 16h00: Registration for attendance
16h00 - 16h30: Overview of Vietnam’s industrial parks and export processing zones
- Presenters: The Ministry of Industry and Trade / Management boards of key industrial parks and export processing zones
- Discussions
16h30 - 17h00: Vietnam’s infrastructure Status
- Presenter: World Bank
- Discussion
17h00 - 17h30: Strategies and plans for Vietnam’s infrastructure development
- Presenter: The Ministry of Transport
- Discussion
17h30 - 18h00: Strategies for development of Vietnam’s sea ports and logistics infrastructure. Presenting key projects.
- Presenters: Vietnam maritime Administration / Vinalines
- Discussion
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| Room 2 |
| 14:00 - 16:00 |
Meetings with Northern provinces
This section is devoted to meetings between investors and Northern cities and provinces represented by their high-ranking o cials, local businesses and project developers, with the purpose to share information, seek opportunities and possibly develop business cooperation.
For proper meeting arrangement, please let us know in advance your particular province of interest.
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| 16:00 - 18:00 |
Meetings with Central provinces
This section is devoted to meetings between investors and Central cities and provinces represented by their high-ranking o cials, local businesses and project developers, with the purpose to share information, seek opportunities and possibly develop business cooperation.
For proper meeting arrangement, please let us know in advance your particular province of interest.
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| Room 3 |
Panel A
13:30 - 15:30 |
Retail & distribution property
The biggest failure of my two tenures as minister was not able to put in place and develop a distribution network domestically owned”, once admitted former Minister of Trade Truong Dinh Tuyen, the main negotiator for Vietnam’s WTO accession as well as other trade agreements, a high-ranking o cial and an ardent advocate for more open domestic market.
According to a report by the Ministry of Trade, in 2006 44% of the domestic retail trade is carried out via small individual outlets, 40% by traditional markets, 10% through modern shopping centres, and 6% via direct distribution to consumers. Vietnam’s spending on retailed goods reached USD 15 billion in 2000, surged to USD 36 billion, and is expected to exceed USD 50 billion dollars. Vietnam is the most attractive retailing market to investors. (Study and gures by A.T Kearney – 2008).
13h15 – 13h30: Registration for attendance
13h30 – 14h00: Strategies for developing Vietnam’s distribution network.
Presenter: Representative from The Ministry of Trade
Discussion
14h00 – 14h30: Report of Vietnam retail market potentials
Presenter: A.T. Kearney
Discussion
14h30 – 15h30: Planning and developing shopping and distribution centers in HCMC
Presenter: HCMC’s Department of Trade
Discussion
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Panel B
16:00 - 18:00 |
Project showcase
Present top project in Vietnam.
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| 18:30 - 21:00 |
GALA DINNER |
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Enjoy a memorable evening of fun and networking with conference delegates at the Gala Dinner. The Gala is also a tribute to all VnTPO-2009 sponsors and supporters.
VnTPO Gala Dinner is an opportunity to establish, strengthen and develop business partnerships. Please register if you wish to have reserve table to talk to your chosen potential partners.
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THURSDAY, OCT 22, 2009
DAY 2 – MORNING SESSION
Room 1:
1 Tourism property
2 Casino
Room 2:
1 Meeting with the South Western provinces
2 Meeting with the South Eastern provinces
Room 3:
1 Project Showcase
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| Room 1 |
Panel A
08:00 – 12:30 |
Tourism property
This is one of the most promising property markets in Vietnam, which explains why last year VnTPO-2008 attracted broad participation from nearly 500 international investors, more than 15 cities and provinces, resort, 80 state leaders, and over 350 projects of developing hotels, resorts, amusement parks, villas, and tourism infrastructure.
As an excellent tourism destination, in 2008 Vietnam attracted more than USD 10 billion worth of investment in tourism property. Amazingly fast economic growths over the last decade and a policy for a more open market and higher international integration have enormously enhanced the appeal of tourism and tourism property to foreign investors.
This forum is specifically designed for all those participants interested in tourism property, may they be investors, experts, business groups, or governmental officials. It will provide an opportunity to share relevant information, catch up on trends and visions, and especially for domestic and international investors to meet and develop business partnerships.
07h45 – 08h00: Registration for attendance.
00h00 – 08h30: Vietnam's tourism potentials and the tourism development policy.
- Presenter: Representative from The Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism
- Discussion: Dialogue between the investors and the representative of the Ministry.
08h30 – 09h00: Investment in tourism property and the government’s encouraging measures
- Presenter: Representative from The Ministry of Planning and Investment
- Discussion: Dialogue between the investors and the representative of the Ministry.
09h00 – 10h00: Removing obstacles to investment
- Discussion: How promising is Vietnam’s tourism property market? What problems or obstacles are currently restricting its growth (policy, mechanism, rules and regulations, transport, ownership entitlement, etc.)? Those of special concern will be discussed with representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Constructions, experienced and reputed lawyers, investors and experts.
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| 10h00 - 10h15: TEA BREAK |
Panel B
10:15 – 12:15 |
CASINO
Casino is a hot topic of investment in Vietnam. Numerous applications from major international groups have been submitted for operating casino in different provinces (HCMC, Quang Nam, Da Nang, BRVT, Phu Quoc, Binh Thuan, just to name a few). At the 12 July 2009 conference on adjusting Phu Quoc’s development plan cochaired by relevant ministries and government committees and Kien Giang province’s People’s Committee, the location of the island’s casino was a discussed topic. In 2007, the Ministry of Planning and Investment submitted to the government “the suggested guidelines for licensing and managing casino operation in Vietnam” and subsequently the Government issued Directive 96/TB-VPCP dated 04 May 2007 stipulating general guidance for this kind of business. Gambling demand does exist, while for the time being only the official lottery is legalized and popularized. The first pilot casino project started in Do Son in 1992, but since then the business has seemed to be still under tight control and restricted in many aspects. Whether to give green light to the lucrative casino business remains a controversial issue. The island city-state Singapore, though well-known for its excessive conservatism, has even allowed mega-casinos to operate, to serve as tourist attractions and meet its citizens’ real needs.
For the first time ever, casino operation is incorporated into VnTPO’s agenda - Which would make a good model for Vietnam, Macau’s or Singapore’s? What course of casino development is indicated by the government? What are the pros and cons of this type of business? This forum is a great opportunity for casino developers to present their ideas to the authorities.
10h15 – 10h45: Registration for attendance
10h45 – 11h15: The government’s approaches to and guidelines for casino, gambling, and prize-awarding gaming operations.
- Presenters: The Ministry of Planning and Investment / The Ministry of Finance
- Discussion
11h15 – 11h45: Lessons learnt from international casino operations
- Presenter: American Gaming Association (AGA)
- Discussion
11h45 – 12h15: A model for casino operation in the Vietnamese context
- Discussion: Various models for casino operation and gambling business in Vietnam.
- Discussion: We appreciate professionals & governmental o cials who share their views with participants.
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Meetings with the South Western provinces
08:00 – 10:00 |
This section is devoted to meetings between investors and the Mekong provinces represented by their high-ranking officials, local businesses and project developers, with a view to share information, seek opportunities and possibly develop business cooperation.
For proper meeting arrangement, please let us know in advance your province of interest.
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Meetings with the South Eastern provinces
08:00 – 10:00 |
This section is devoted to meetings between investors and the South Eastern provinces represented by their high-ranking o cials, local businesses and project developers, with a view to share information, seek opportunities and possibly develop business cooperation.
For proper meeting arrangement, please let us know in advance your province of interest.
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| Room 3 |
| 08:00 – 12:00 |
Project showcase
Present top project in Vietnam.
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