Exportways ITALIA Project

Exportways Italia Project is a platform for official Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad to connect with local businesses and create pathways for exchange and cooperation between Italian businesses and local businesses. Active mostly on Facebook, Exportways Italia gathered Italian Chambers in Asia, South Africa and Australia to share their valuable knowledge through live videos and news on the markets of Japan, Qatar, Mozambique, Vietnam, Dubai, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Africa, Korea and Australia.

ICHAM Chairman visit BasicNet Italian brands

On June 9, ICHAM Chairman Mr. Michele D’Ercole and Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh city - HE. Dante Brandi paid a visit and conducted a working section with ICHAM Member - BasicNet. As headed by BasicNet S.p.A. - the sector parent company headquartered in Turin and publicly quoted in Italy, the Group is a major participant in the sector of branded leisurewear and sportswear, footwear and accessories with a collection of market-leading registered trademarks, including Kappa®, Robe di Kappa®, Jesus® Jeans, K-Way®, Superga®, Sabelt®, Briko® and Sebago®. BasicNet with their office in Hcmc intends to expand their presence in Vietnam.

Export -Manager and Digital Internationalization

On June 9, Kelmer Group in collaboration with SIDA Group and The HIVE has successfully hosted the webinar titled “Export-Manager and Digital Internationalization”. This event was attended by CEOs and high-level individuals of the organisers as well as ICHAM Chairman - Mr. Michele D’Ercole. The webinar featured various topics in relation to inform all the participants about business opportunities in the Asian Markets. In particular ICHAM Chairman talked about which sectors in Vietnam are more attractive for the Italian Sme interested to export their products. Some of the most interesting ones are, agricultural food products, cosmetics, machineries, pharmaceutical, furniture and green economy. After six years of negotiations, The EUVietnam Free trade agreement (EVFTA) and investment protection agreement (EVIPA) were approved by the National Assembly of Vietnam

on 8th June 2020. Following the ratification, the EVFTA would enter into force 30 days after the mutual notification between Vietnam and the EU about the completion of respective legal procedures. The two sides will have to establish a strong trade relationship, then European investors will come to Vietnam. Vietnam has a lot of opportunities to benefit from this diversification. It’s easier for Vietnam because it now has a privileged relationship with the European Union.

New Horizons: Vietnam, EU, and The EVFTA

On June 8, The National Assembly of Vietnam ratified the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). The deal would bring about abundant chances for Viet Nam to become a production hub in the region as it would take advantage of 7-10 golden years to access the EU market. Under the agreement, Vietnam will cut 65% import tax on EU commodities after the deal takes effect, while the rest will be erased over the 10- year per period. Meanwhile, the EU will cut more than 70% of tariffs on Viet Nam’s commodities after the deal takes effect, while the rest will be abolished over the seven subsequent years On June 12, the event “New Horizons: Viet

nam, EU, and The EVFTA” was held successfully at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi by EuroCham. Join EuroCham’s event, members would get insights on the road ahead, what happens next and discover what it means to our industries and how we could prepare for this game-changing agreement. The event mainly focused on EVFTA implementation roadmap after the ratification for both Vietnam and the EU, Post COVID-19: Whether the pandemic will affect trade relations between Vietnam and the EU? Will the EVFTA create a chance for Vietnam’s export to make a breakthrough after COVID-19?, and What should Vietnam do to catch a new wave of trade and investment from the EU to Vietnam?