BAKER MCKENZIE PARTNER FRED BURKE RECENTLY PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF THE HKBAV

Baker McKenzie Partner Fred Burke recently presented on behalf of the Hong Kong Business Association of Vietnam (HKBAV), to a large gathering organized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC). The overarching purpose of the conference was to review the HCMC Investment Working Group's operations and recommendations for improving the investment environment of Ho Chi Minh City in 2021.

The conference was well attended, comprising leaders of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Leaders of Departments and Districts of Ho Chi Minh City, representatives of domestic and foreign associations and enterprises based in Ho Chi Minh City, and the media, alongside key speakers from well-established industries and enterprises across Vietnam, and the media. Fred spoke on the need to improve the investment environment in the City, covering key themes such as governance and informal payments, the need to move on infrastructure, strengthening cooperation between the Government and the private sector, real estate as a fundamental asset of the urban economy and finally, immigration and work permit accessibility. The HKBAV continues to be a welcome contributor to such conferences.