EuroCham is committed to supporting Binh Phuoc in transforming sustainable digital agriculture

On February 29, a press conference took place to announce the organization plan of “Business connection forum: Industrial, trading and high-tech agriculture Eurocham – Binh Phuoc 2024” was held by the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) and the Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA).

According to the representative of the Organizing Committee, “Business connection forum: Industrial, trading and high-tech agriculture Eurocham – Binh Phuoc 2024” will be held on the afternoon of March 12th, 2024 at the Provincial Political School conference hall of Binh Phuoc province. In addition to the chairing unit of the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province, the Forum is also co-chaired by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the European Business Association in Vietnam (EuroCham), and the Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA). In addition, the Forum is also coordinated by Hung Nhon Group, De Heus Group (Netherlands), and Vietnam High-tech Agriculture Club (DAA).

Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Huynh Anh Minh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province, said that the purpose of the business connection forum is to connect businesses and investors in the development of industry, commerce, and agriculture applying high technology, bringing high-tech industry, commerce, and agriculture into the green, sustainable development goal of Binh Phuoc.

“With the participation of Mr. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador of the European Union to Vietnam; many Ambassadors, Consulate Generals, Counselors from countries such as the Netherlands, Australia, Hungary, Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia; more than 100 Leaders of leading EuroCham businesses (with 27 countries members from the European Union) such as Heineken, De Heus, Big Dutchman, Phileo le Saffre, KILIMO, Logwin Air And Ocean, Stolz Asia, The Fruit Republic, BIODEVAS, Lallemand, Hung Nhon Aust Export; and other leading business member of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham); the forum will be an opportunity for Binh Phuoc to introduce and promote the local potential, strengths, mechanisms and preferential policies. From there, we invite reputable businesses and strategic investors with financial and technological potential to invest in the fields of industry, commerce, and high-tech agriculture, in accordance with economic development planning of the province," Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province Huynh Anh Minh shared.

As a management agency in the agricultural sector under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Le Viet Binh highly appreciated the meaning and purpose of organizing the business connection forum. According to Mr. Le Viet Binh, EuroCham businesses not only have technological strengths but also financial capacity and potential consumer markets for Vietnam's agricultural industry. Therefore, the presence of European businesses not only helps Binh Phuoc change the face of agriculture towards sustainability but also contributes to a more positive contribution to the economy and society.

“In an occasion that EuroCham and VIDA combined with the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province to organize an investment connection forum with EuroCham businesses, in which the field of high-tech agriculture is one of the main topics, the leaders of the Ministry Agriculture and Rural Development and myself are very happy and support with all our heart to make the event a success, contributing to bringing positive changes to the face of Binh Phuoc agriculture in particular and the country in general", Mr. Le Viet Binh shares his feelings.

According to Mr. Gabor Fluit - President of EuroCham, with more than 1,300 members, EuroCham has become one of the largest foreign business associations in Vietnam. EuroCham member businesses currently have 150,000 employees across Vietnam and operate in various fields, from agriculture and industry to transportation and logistics, to ensure the circulation of goods and services. In addition, EuroCham also has members in the field of Green Development. This emerging field helps to set new standards and raise environmental awareness and sustainable development efforts in Vietnam. Most importantly, EuroCham and its members wholeheartedly support the green transition movement and recognize the importance of sustainability in economic growth. 

“For EuroCham members, this Forum will open up opportunities to have priority access to valuable information, a comprehensive picture of the regional economic context, upcoming development projects and growth potential. From there, businesses will have a strategic vision to explore new investment opportunities in Binh Phuoc confidently," Mr. Gabor Fluit affirmed.

In parallel with the main event, the Organizing Committee also organized a series of related meaningful activities such as: surveying industrial zones and clusters of Binh Phuoc province; displaying and introducing typical products of the province at the exhibition area on the sidelines of the Forum; Gala Dinner program after the Forum. At the Forum, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed collectively by the  People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province, the Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA), and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham). The MoU will formalize their collaboration to digitize the agricultural sector in Binh Phuoc using high technologies.