In his welcoming speech, EuroCham Chairman Bruno Jaspaert highlighted his confidence in Vietnam’s resilience, stressing that: “tariffs come and go, but Vietnam will stay.”
“Despite global headwinds, the Vietnamese government’s 8% GDP growth target for 2025 remains unchanged – a sign of its continued ambition. To achieve it, Vietnam must focus on reinforcing internal strengths while maximising the benefits of its external partnerships,” he added.
The 2025 Whitebook provides an urgent call for action amid mounting geopolitical tensions, global trade realignments, and Vietnam’s own economic aspirations.
Notably, this year’s Whitebook presents a new cross-cutting framework that identifies five foundational reforms: entry visa policy, immigration and airport infrastructure, work permits, VAT refunds, and customs procedures.
In addition to macro-level reforms, EuroCham’s 19 Sector Committees have contributed targeted recommendations in high-impact areas such as green finance, semiconductor supply chains, EV infrastructure, pharmaceutical regulations, and sustainable agriculture. Each recommendation is backed by empirical input from member companies, ranging from dynamic small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) through to multinational corporations.
Speaking at the event, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier emphasised the EU’s long-term commitment to open and fair trade.
“Free and fair trade is in Europe’s DNA and is the backbone of our prosperity and competitiveness. The EU is determined to work with partners, including with Vietnam, in responding to the new reality for the global economy,” he said.
