Tavio engaged with business leaders and local officials, reaffirming Finland’s commitment to aiding Ho Chi Minh City’s development into a sustainable regional hub.Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, led a delegation to Vietnam from 21 to 23 October to strengthen bilateral trade and promote Finnish expertise in key sectors that support Vietnam’s sustainable development goals. The focus areas included renewable energy, digitalization, and sustainable construction.
Tavio delivered the opening speech at the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE) in Ho Chi Minh City, where Finland showcased its contributions to green transition efforts. He also met with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang to discuss enhancing trade relations, particularly in support of Vietnam’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Tavio engaged with business leaders and local officials, reaffirming Finland’s commitment to aiding Ho Chi Minh City’s development into a sustainable regional hub. The visit was part of Finland’s broader strategy to strengthen partnerships across Southeast Asia, with a subsequent stop in the Philippines.
Source: Finland Abroad