Organized by F&H International Industry GmbH (Germany) in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE), the event is one of the most important of the year, playing a pivotal role in connecting strategic investors and promoting industrial cooperation between the two continents amidst the strong waves of globalization and digital transformation.
As a key partner throughout the event, ETEK reaffirmed its position as a bridge for technology and investment between Vietnamese and international enterprises.
ETEK Provides Solutions to Help Local Businesses Enhance Their Competitiveness
- Semiconductor component manufacturing – a critical sector in the global technology globalization trend.
- Clean energy and battery technologies – addressing the demand for transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
- Smart factories and industrial 3D printing – laying the foundation for modernized, flexible, and customized manufacturing.
- Modern logistics and industrial infrastructure – improving supply chain efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Mr. Nguyễn Trọng Thưởng – CEO of ETEK – Presents on Local Supply Chains at the Forum
At the forum, Mr. Nguyễn Trọng Thưởng – CEO of ETEK – delivered an impressive presentation titled “Vietnam Automotive Supply Chain,” providing in-depth analysis of the automotive industry's development trends in Vietnam under the new global context. His speech highlighted both the challenges and potential for Vietnam in participating in the global automotive supply chain while proposing technology solutions, equipment, and production models that ETEK can offer to help local businesses enhance their competitiveness.
Vietnam – An Attractive Destination for International Industrial Investment
According to Dr. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Chairman of VAFIE, as of June 2025, Vietnam has attracted investment from 150 countries and territories, with total registered capital exceeding USD 513.8 billion and estimated realized capital reaching USD 329.3 billion.
The foreign-invested enterprise (FDI) sector currently contributes:
- Around 20% of the national GDP
- Over 70% of total export turnover
- Approximately 25% of total state budget revenue
These figures underscore the increasing importance of the FDI sector in Vietnam’s economy while affirming Vietnam’s position as a strategic destination in the global supply chain restructuring, especially post-pandemic and amid geopolitical uncertainties in many regions.
A Panel Discussion at EAICF 2025
The panel discussions at EAICF 2025 featured representatives from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, international organizations, European and Chinese enterprises, along with many industrial experts. The key topics included:
- Digital transformation in manufacturing industries
- Application of green technologies and energy-efficient production
- Modern logistics solutions and smart supply chains
- Investment cooperation and high-tech transfer
The event also emphasized the role of public-private partnerships, inter-regional collaborations, and the leadership of industry-leading enterprises in steering the development of green, environmentally friendly, and high-tech industries.
EAICF 2025 not only opened doors for intercontinental investment cooperation but also served as a strategic platform for Vietnamese enterprises to integrate deeply into global value chains, especially amid the strong wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With the active participation of companies like ETEK, Vietnam's industrial sector has the opportunity to rise and become a high-tech manufacturing hub in the region.
