The Ho Chi Minh City Green Business Association (HGBA) will hold its Inaugural Congress for the Term I (2025 - 2030).
2025-06-10 15:00 - 2030-06-10 16:30 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Trung tâm sự kiện GEM Center, số 8 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Phường Đa Kao, Quận 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh, Viet Nam
The Ho Chi Minh City Green Business Association (HGBA – HCMC Green Business Association) will organize its Founding Congress for the First Term (2025 – 2030), with the theme “Green Connection – Sustainable Future,” marking an important milestone for the establishment of a community of enterprises oriented toward green and sustainable development.
In the context of the world facing unprecedented upheavals, “greening” is no longer a trend-based choice but has become an inevitable path for businesses to survive and develop sustainably. HGBA is honored to present the forum “Green Transformation amid Global Turbulence,” consisting of two parts: presentations and discussions, featuring leading experts both domestically and internationally.
– Time: 15:00 – 16:30, Tuesday, June 10, 2025
– Venue: GEM Center Event Center, 5th Floor, Castor Hall, No. 8 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
*Presentation session:
1. Opportunities and challenges in green transformation from a European perspective, Mr. Erick Contreras, Vice Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam, General Director of BASF Vietnam
2. Unlocking ESG – The driving force for green growth and business resilience, Mr. Nguyen Phuong Nam, CEO of Klinova Climate Innovation Consulting & Services Company
3. Practical climate change governance in Vietnamese enterprises, Mr. Phan Minh Thong, Chairman of the Board, Phuc Sinh Joint Stock Company
*Discussion session:
The discussion will review the current status of Vietnamese enterprises in green transformation in research, development, production, and business activities. From there, participants will discuss practical action strategies, initiatives, and barriers during the green transformation process. The session will also share motivation and spread strong commitments from the private sector toward sustainable development in Vietnam.
1. Ms. Trinh Thi Huong, Deputy Director of the Department of Private Enterprise and Cooperative Development, Ministry of Finance
2. Ms. Luu Thi Thanh Mau, CEO of Phuc Khang Investment & Construction Joint Stock Company
3. Mr. Michele D’ercole, Chairman of ICHAM – Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
4. Mr. Nguyen Truong Hai, CEO of Saint-Gobain Vietnam Co., Ltd.
5. Mr. Nguyen Chanh Phuong, Vice Chairman of AA Corporation
6. Mr. Le Anh, Sustainability Director of Duy Tan Recycling Plastic Joint Stock Company
7. Mr. Vu Linh Quang, Executive Director of ARDOR Green, Moderator

Dialogue: Green transition dialogue in global turbulence
2025-06-10 15:30 - 2030-06-10 16:30
A. KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
1. KEYNOTE SPEECH 1:
Green transition opportunities and challenges from a European perspective
Presented by: Mr. Erick Contreras, Vice Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam
2. KEYNOTE SPEECH 2:
Unlocking ESG – The Driving force behind green growth and business resilience
Presented by: Mr. Nguyễn Phương Nam, CEO of Klinova Climate Innovation & Consulting Services
3. KEYNOTE SPEECH 3:
Climate Change Management Practices in Vietnamese Enterprises
Presented by: Mr. Phan Minh Thông, Chairman of the Board – Phuc Sinh Joint Stock Company
B. PANEL DISCUSSION
1. What is the current status of Vietnamese businesses in their green transition efforts across research, development, production, and business operations?
2. A discussion on practical strategies, key initiatives, and challenges in the process of green transformation
3. Inspiring stories and shared commitments from the private sector to drive and scale up sustainable development in Vietnam
