Overview:
International organizations have differing views on global economic growth forecasts for 2024. While the World Bank predicted 2.4% growth, down from 3% last year, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in May 2024 raised its forecast to 3.1%, up from 2.9% three months earlier, citing positive updates from the U.S. economy. However, geopolitical tensions and contrasting developments in major economies create an uncertain global economic outlook.
Vietnam’s economy in the first half of 2024 faced international market headwinds, with the FED’s high interest rates causing the U.S. dollar to surge. This impacted import businesses, increased inflationary pressure, raised interest rates, and negatively affected FDI flows. Although, in the first quarter of 2024, the country’s GDP growth reached 5.66%, the highest since 2020, several key sectors – including domestic consumption, exports, industrial production, real estate, tourism, and FDI flows – have yet to show optimistic signs.
Despite these temporary difficulties, Vietnam’s economy remains a bright spot for long-term international investment and a key component in global production and trade. To provide a comprehensive view of the 2024 business environment, and identify challenges and opportunities for businesses, Forbes Vietnam is hosting the Business Forum 2024 under the theme “Ahead of the Game.” The forum features business leaders from major domestic and international companies discussing business recovery prospects, together with experts sharing their perspectives on the opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises and the economy amid technological waves, and comprehensive strategic partnerships with major economies opening up new opportunities for Vietnam.
Agenda:
13:30 – 14:00 Welcome Guests
14:00 – 14:05 Commence the program
14:05 – 14:10 Opening Speech
14:10 – 14:30 Keynote 1: Macroeconomic outlook
14:30 – 15:15 Panel Discussion 1: Get ready for the recovery
15:15 – 15:35 Keynote 2: Restructure for success
15:35 – 16:00 Tea Break
16:00 – 16:20 Keynote 3: Vietnam’s Growth Dynamics
16:20 – 17:05 Panel Discussion 2: Seize the golden opportunity
17:05 – 18:00 Top 50 Listed Companies Honoring Ceremony
18:00 Networking
Event details:
Date: Aug 22, 2024
Venue: GEM Center, No.8, Nguyen Binh Khiem St, Dakao Ward, District 1, HCMC
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