30th Anniversary of Lifting of the Trade Embargo U.S.

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1. Time/ Locations/Event’s topic
Time and Date: 3.00 P.M – 4.30 P.M, Friday 2,2024
Venue: American Center, 170 Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Format: Panel discussion and a Q&A session with networking opportunities at the end of
the event.
Topic: Discuss the impact of the lifting of the trade embargo with emphasis on forward
thinking and identify challenges and opportunities ahead.
2. Speakers and discussion
a. Guest speakers
 Dr Can Van Luc – Chief Economist of the Bank for Investment and Development
of Vietnam (BIDV) cum President of BIDV Training and Research Institute
 Mr Bui Quang Minh – Founder of Beta Cinemas. Shark Tank Vietnam - Silver
Billion Business Season 6 in the Appraisal Council.
 Ms Hà Thu Thanh - Chairperson, Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD). Vice
President of Vietnam Association for Women Entrepreneur (VAWE). Vice Chair -
Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD). Legal certified,
expertise in Corporate Governance

b. Moderator: Richard D. McClellan

Richard D. McClellan brings over two decades of strategic and policy advisory
experience, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development. He is responsible for
launching and currently leads the Tony Blair Institute's operations in Vietnam,
underscoring his deep commitment to the region's development. Rich's diverse
background spans public and private sector advisory roles in the US, the Middle East,
Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, enabling him to develop a profound understanding of
cross-cultural business dynamics and economic development. His seven-year focus in
Vietnam has placed him at the vanguard of driving meaningful economic progress. Rich's
expertise in merging high-level strategic insights with practical policy implementation
makes him adept at navigating complex economic discussions. His comprehensive
perspective on Vietnam's economic landscape equips him with unique insights into the
country's trade and development.

c. Tentative event discussion:

  The anniversary of the lifting of the trade embargo and the recent upgrade to a
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership;
 The recent partnership upgrade will mean more opportunities for Vietnamese to
work at American companies;
 The advice for Vietnamese looking to work with American or international
companies;
 Recently, many people in Vietnam are focused on the semiconductor sector. Other
sectors of the economy will have good potential opportunities for students as they enter
the workforce?
 After the pandemic, supply chain issues have become a major challenge. What is the
United States doing in this regard to support Vietnam’s role in the supply chain?
 What can Vietnam do to attract more foreign investment?
 How do you think students can benefit from Vietnam’s growing role as a regional
economic leader?