The event will see the participation of representatives ofgovernment bodies handling consumer protection schemes, researchers,non-governmental organisations, private sectors, business associationsand relevant organisations involving in consumer protection enforcement.
The first ACPC will deliberate on a wide range of topics oncurrent issues and challenges relating to financial transactions,consumer product safety, e-commerce and development of consumer redressmechanisms.
It is expected to generate fruitful discussionsand exchange of views on the development of consumer protection in ASEANand engender deliberations on the future direction of the regionalconsumer trends and challenges.
The conference, to be hostedby the Vietnam Competition Authority under the auspices of the ASEANCommittee on Consumer Protection, is part of a wider scale projectentitled “Supporting Research and Dialogue in Consumer Protection”funded by the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Programme Phase II(AADCP II).-VNA