Forecasting 2025: Balancing Risks and Rewards in Vietnam’s Growth Story
Wednesday, 15 January
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

ABOUT

Nordic Business Briefing
Join us for an exclusive Forecasting 2025 where the sharpest minds from the Nordic business community in Vietnam converge to chart the course for 2025. This high-energy session will tackle key themes like navigating economic uncertainties, seizing opportunities in consumer markets, unlocking the potential of technological innovation, driving manufacturing growth, advancing energy transitions, and understanding critical political shifts. Expect bold predictions and thought-provoking insights from in-country leaders shaping Vietnam’s future.
What’s your moonshot prediction for 2025?
Every speaker will end their session with a moonshot prediction—a bold, ambitious, and maybe even controversial forecast for what the future holds. But what exactly is a moonshot? Think big, groundbreaking ideas that aim for the stars. Will Vietnam achieve double-digit growth? Could it outpace its neighbors in green innovation? Or is there turbulence ahead in the manufacturing sector? Come prepared to think beyond the obvious and challenge your assumptions!
Nordic Happy Hour
Following the webinar, keep the momentum going at the 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. It’s your chance to connect with friends, colleagues, and industry peers from the vibrant Nordic community. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to share ideas, make connections, and kick off 2025 with a bang!

PROGRAM FLOW

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
2:00 PM

Moderator: Christina Ameln, Sustainability Strategist & Advisor, Ameln & Co.

CHARTING VIETNAM’S MACRO & TRADE LANDSCAPE
2:10 PM

Vietnam’s Big Picture: Economic Insights for 2025
Dive into the data: What are Vietnam’s growth drivers, and where do risks lie as global markets shift?
– Michael Kokalari, CFA, Chief Economist, VinaCapital

Vietnam in the Global Trade Crosswinds
An insider’s take on Vietnam’s trade dynamics. Can it hold its spot as a global supply chain leader?
– Eric Herding, Managing Director, DSV Air & Sea Vietnam

Consumers, Capital & Confidence: What’s Next?
Explore how consumer sentiment and FDI inflows will shape Vietnam’s evolving economic narrative.
– Thue Quist Thomasen, CEO, Decision Lab

DRIVING VIETNAM FORWARD: PRIORITIES FOR 2025
2:55 PM

Europe and Vietnam: Strategic Partnerships for Progress
What’s on the political agenda for European investors? Learn how the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will redefine collaboration in 2025.
– Bruno Jaspaert, CEO of Deep C Industrial Zones I Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam

The Tech Edge: Vietnam’s Innovation Leap
Speaker: Rita Mokbel, CEO Ericsson Vietnam
Vietnam’s tech aspirations—from 5G to the digital economy. Can technology drive the next growth wave?

Sustainability at Scale: Vietnam’s Green Transformation
Speaker: Stuart Livesey, CEO, CIP Vietnam
How will Vietnam embrace sustainability and combat climate challenges? Key insights on the green growth agenda.

Energizing Vietnam: Infrastructure, Power & Policy Shifts
Speaker: Samuel Pursch, Director AT Vriens & Partners’ Vietnam
Analyze Vietnam’s energy challenges, public investments, and the political roadmap for 2025.

SPOTLIGHT PANEL: VIETNAM AS A MANUFACTURING POWERHOUSE FOR NORDIC COMPANIES
3:55 PM

Setting the Scene: Labor Costs & Talent Dynamics
Speaker:M aya Nguyen, Partner OF Page Executive, Michael Page International
How do labor trends impact Vietnam’s competitive edge in manufacturing?

Nordic Leaders Speak: Evolving Manufacturing Strategies in Vietnam
Panelists:
 Soren Pedersen, CEO, Julie Sandlau Vietnam
 Sivert Skarn, General Director, Vard Thomas Bo Perdersen, Senior Vice President, Asia, Mascot International A/S

A dynamic panel exploring Vietnam’s potential to remain a key hub for Nordic manufacturers amid rising costs and global shifts.

MOONSHOT PREDICTIONS: A GLIMPSE INTO 2025
4:30 PM
Format: Each speaker ends their session with a bold, visionary prediction for Vietnam in 2025 and participants are welcome to also add to the discussion.

Closing: Vietnam’s Growth Path Forward
4:40 PM
Speaker: Thue Quist Thomasen, CEO, Decision Lab I Chairman of NordCham
Wrap up with final reflections, key takeaways, and insights into Vietnam’s trajectory in 2025.

THANK YOU AND WELCOME YOU TO THE NORDCHAM HAPPY HOUR AT 6PM

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Format Notes:
– Presentations will include forward-looking slides and actionable insights.
– Audience participation encouraged via ongoing Q&A in the chat box.