FLA (Singapore) Trade Mission
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
24 June 2009 (Wednesday) - 26 June 2009 (Friday)

• With a population of 86 million, Vietnam has sustained GDP growth of at least 7% annually over the
  past decade
• Vietnam’s strong economic growth and improved legal regulations makes it the perfect territory to
  increase your presence through franchising
• With effect from 1 Jan 09, Vietnam fulfilling its WTO commitments, will allow 100% foreign ownership in
  retail business
• Singapore the 5th largest investor into Vietnam  - As of 22 Dec 2008, Singapore's registered cumulative
  investment into Vietnam rose by 43.9% to US$15.4 billion
• Bilateral trade between Singapore & Vietnam in 2008  totalled S$15.6billion – an increase of 20.1% from 2007
• Real estate prices in Vietnam have fallen from their peak to a range that is more acceptable now
   Source: FLA Singapore & IE Singapore

Seminar on Doing Business in Vietnam
   - Overview of the retail scene, legal & taxation and risk management by accredited companies

Meeting renowed Vietnam brands operators at their business operations premises

   - F&B, retail and education centres 

Presentation on each brand’s concept & mini showcase display on each brand’s concept

   - Showcasing your brand's concept

Networking events with Singapore Business Group (SBG) and Young Businesspeople Association (YBA)

   - Associations with targeted contacts

Visits to malls and meeting mall operators

To participate or for more information and itinerary, please contact
Emily (Astreem) at +65 6392 3608 or Jessica (FLA) at +65 6333 0204
or email enquiries@astreem.com or jessica@flasingapore.org