On June 11, 2025, in Hanoi, the Asia-Europe Industrial Investment Cooperation Forum (EAICF 2025) officially took place, attracting the participation of hundreds of leading businesses, investors and experts from Vietnam, European countries and China. This is one of the most important events of the year, playing a key role in connecting strategic investors and promoting industrial cooperation between the two continents in the context of globalization and strong digital transformation.
 

Multilateral Cooperation – Shaping the Future of Green and Smart Industry

The event was organized by F&H International Industry GmbH (Germany) and the Vietnam Association of Foreign Investment Enterprises (VAFIE) , in collaboration with strategic partners such as ETEK , marking a new step in the internationalization strategy of Vietnam's industry. EAICF 2025 is not only a place to share information, but also a platform for connecting domestic enterprises and international high-tech corporations, especially in the fields of:

- Semiconductor manufacturing – a key sector in the trend of technological globalization.
- Clean energy and battery technology – meeting the need for a transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Smart factory, industrial 3D printing – the foundation for modernized, flexible and personalized production.
- Modern industrial and logistics infrastructure – improving supply chain efficiency, reducing operating costs.
 

ETEK – Strategic partner to promote Vietnam supply chain

As a companion enterprise throughout the event, ETEK affirmed its position as a bridge of technology and investment between Vietnamese and international enterprises . At the forum, Mr. Nguyen Trong Thuong - General Director of ETEK, gave an impressive presentation with the topic: "Vietnam Automotive Supply Chain", deeply analyzing the development trend of the automobile industry in Vietnam in the new context.
The speech emphasized the challenges and potential of Vietnam in participating in the global automobile supply chain , and at the same time presented technological solutions, equipment and production models that ETEK can provide to support domestic enterprises to improve their competitiveness.

Vietnam – An attractive destination for international industrial investment capital

According to Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan , Chairman of VAFIE, as of June 2025, Vietnam has attracted investment from 150 countries and territories with a total registered capital of over 513.8 billion USD , and realized capital is estimated at 329.3 billion USD . The foreign-invested enterprise sector is currently contributing:

- About 20% of national GDP
- More than 70% of total export turnover
- About 25% of total state budget revenue

This shows the increasingly important role of the FDI sector in the Vietnamese economy, while affirming that Vietnam is a strategic destination in the strategy of restructuring the global supply chain , especially after the pandemic and in the context of geopolitical instability in many regions.
 

EAICF 2025 – Inspiring Forum for Sustainable Industrial Development

The panel discussions and panel discussions at EAICF 2025 were attended by representatives from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, international organizations, European and Chinese enterprises, and many experts in the industrial sector. Key topics included:

- Digital transformation in manufacturing industry
- Applying green technology, energy-saving production
- Modern logistics solutions and smart supply chains
- Investment cooperation, high technology transfer

The event also emphasized the role of public-private cooperation, inter-regional partnerships and the leading role of leading enterprises in the orientation of green, environmentally friendly and high-tech industrial development.
EAICF 2025 not only opens the door for cross-continental investment cooperation, but is also a strategic platform for Vietnamese enterprises to deeply connect with the global value chain, especially in the context of the strong industrial revolution 4.0. With the active role of units such as ETEK , Vietnam's industry has every opportunity to become a high-tech manufacturing center of the region.