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Vietnamese Business Club in Myanmar set up

The Vietnamese Business Club in Myanmar (VBCM) made its debut in Yangon on May 28.
Vietnamese Business Club in Myanmar set up ảnh 1The Vietnamese Business Club in Myanmar (VBCM) makes its debut in Yangon on May 28.(Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Business Club inMyanmar (VBCM) made its debut in Yangon on May 28.

The launching ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Ambassadorto Myanmar Luan Thuy Duong, Trade Councilor Vo Thi Ngoc Diep, andrepresentatives from nearly 30 Vietnamese enterprises in the country.

Addressing the event, Ambassador Duong said that the club isbeing established as Vietnam and Myanmar look to celebrate 44 years of their diplomaticties and the bilateral partnership has developed in various aspects towards acomprehensive cooperative partnership.

The diplomat said that the introduction of the club showsthe growth of the Vietnamese business community in Myanmar and the demand forconnection to make a single voice when issues arise with the local governmentand partners as well as businesses from other countries in Myanmar and agenciesat home.

She said that the club will help connect the Vietnamesebusinesses and community in Myanmar, representing and protecting the legitimateinterest of the firms, while contributing to boosting the economic, trade, andinvestment partnership between Vietnam and Myanmar.

She expressed her hope that the club will operateeffectively and soon be upgraded into the Vietnamese Business Association inMyanmar, which is legally recognised.

Addressing the event, Chairman of VBCM Executive Board DangHai Nha said that over the years, a number of Vietnamese firms have promotedtheir pioneering role and effectively supported their Vietnamese peers. However,they have yet to connect with each other.

Therefore, the formation of a social non-profit agency willhelp to strengthen coordination and enhance the competitiveness and businessefficiency of the firms, while preserving their rights.

VBCM is a voluntary social organisation of the Vietnamesebusinesses in Myanmar. It groups businesses, organisations, and individualsfrom all economic sectors operating in Myanmar. With the motto of “Connection,Cooperation, Success”, the organisation aims to enhance the prestige and imageof the Vietnamese business community in Myanmar, while promoting economic,trade, and investment partnerships between the two countries. –VNA  
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