More than 100 overseas Vietnamese business people from many countries in the world will take part in a congress on establishing the Overseas Vietnamese Business Association, to be held in Hanoi on August 9-10.

Representatives from domestic financial organisations and economic groups will also attend the event, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese said.

The congress will be a forum for businesses to share experiences and to discuss investment, production and trade opportunities in Vietnam and abroad.

It will also allow businesses to hold dialogues with relevant authorities and local experts relating to issues of mutual concern.

The Overseas Vietnamese Business Association aims to assist and create favourable conditions for its members to undertake investment, production and trade activities in and outside the country.

At present, more than 200 expatriate businessmen and businesses have registered to be members of the association./.