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THE CONGRESSES OF THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF OVERSEAS VIETNAMESE

The establishment of the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese BAOOV in 2009 was a significant milestone in the implementation of Resolution 36 by the Politburo of Vietnam, which focused on the affairs of Vietnamese citizens living overseas. Over 15 years, BAOOV has become a reliable hub for Vietnamese entrepreneurs abroad, earning their complete confidence.

The initial stage of a significant expedition

Addressing the 1st Congress of BAOOV, the term (2009-2012) on the 9th of August 2009, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem emphasized that "overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs are typical representatives, full of enthusiasm and the burning desire to build a common home for the nation".

The Congress elected the 32-member Executive Committee of the Association. Among these were 29 international entrepreneurs who represented 23 countries and 3 representatives each from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Association elected President Pham Nhat Vuong, Technocom Group (Ukraine) Chairman, the Permanent Vice President Nguyen Canh Son, and eight other Vice President and working committees.

Engage in innovative practices to achieve a significant breakthrough

The Second Congress term (2012-2018) took place in Ho Chi Minh City from the 26th to the 30th of September 2012. Excellency Dang The Hung, the Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, stated that our Party and State consistently regard the overseas Vietnamese as an integral part and a valuable asset of the Vietnamese ethnic community. They are recognized as significant in enhancing cooperative and amicable relations between our nation and other countries. The endeavours of international entrepreneurs invariably entail the pursuit of advancing the nation's economy. The Congress chose an Executive Committee with 27 members. Mr. Nguyen Canh Son, a Russian Vietnamese and the Chairman of EuroWindow Holding, has been reappointed as the President of the Association. During the November 2016 extraordinary meeting, Mr. Nguyen Thanh My, a Canadian - Vietnamese and Chairman of My Lan Group, was elected as the Chairman of the Association. Mr. Nguyen Hong Hue, an Australian Vietnamese and Chairman of BankPay, was elected as the Association's Permanent Vice President and General Secretary. The Association has evolved into a hub for privileged individuals, symbolizing approximately 4.5 million overseas Vietnamese, who consistently direct their attention towards their home country. It facilitates many events, and gatherings, and fosters links among Vietnamese enterprises operating worldwide. Engaging both local and foreign enterprises, the aim is to secure resources for advancing Vietnam's economic and cultural growth while enhancing its global impact.

Complete the system, and steadily develop

During the Third Congress term (2018 - 2023) on 29th of June 2018, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh acknowledged the significant contributions made by overseas Vietnamese businesses to Vietnam's economic growth. These businesses have played a crucial role in elevating Vietnam to 10th among countries with the highest remittance inflows worldwide. The Congress was attended by over 300 delegates, representing 6,000 overseas entrepreneurs from 25 countries and territories. Several international entrepreneurs have been included in the roster of global billionaires in US dollars. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the Party, State, and relevant authorities would persist in providing care, attentiveness, support, and assistance to address challenges and barriers, therefore establishing a more conducive environment for abroad Vietnamese to experience a sense of security for investing, entrepreneurship, conducting business, and residing in the nation. The Congress appointed the Association's Executive Committee for 2018-2023, with 33 members. Dr. Nguyen Thanh My, a Canadian Vietnamese and Chairman of My Lan Group, was re-elected as the President of the Association.

Innovation - Solidarity - Creativity and sustainable development

The Fourth Congress term (2023-2028) took place in Ho Chi Minh City on the 26th and 27th of January 2024. There were approximately 300 delegates, including more than 200 overseas Vietnamese from 40 nations and territories. The Congress highlighted the importance of fostering innovation and creativity in the structure and functioning of the Association. It emphasised the need to expand the organisation and attract entrepreneurs and Vietnamese nationals living abroad, particularly a group of skilled overseas Vietnamese intellectuals and young individuals, to engage in the Association's initiatives actively. The aim is to enhance trade and investment promotion and strengthen collaboration, seek investment possibilities to foster corporate growth and contribute to the country's development. Simultaneously, aiming to improve the dissemination of the Party and State's directives, guidelines, and policies to both the business community and Vietnamese citizens residing abroad....establishing an extensive worldwide network of connections to enhance collaboration between Vietnam and other nations in the realms of economics, commerce, research, and technology... Simultaneously, elevating the connection between the endeavours of Vietnamese entrepreneurs abroad and their involvement in volunteer work, while further enhancing the establishment and prominence of the culture surrounding Vietnamese entrepreneurs residing overseas. The Congress appointed a 43-member Executive Committee for the Association's term of 2023-2028. Mr. Nguyen Hong Hue, also known as Peter Hong, was elected by the Congress as the President of the Association. Simultaneously, in response to the initiative led by the Central Vietnam Fatherland Front, abroad Vietnamese entrepreneurs contributed 21 appreciation houses, valued at 50,000,000 VND each, to the residents of Dien Bien province on the occasion of the 70th anniversary. The year commemorates the momentous triumph of Dien Bien Phu (07/05/1954 - 07/05/2024).

BOX: BAOOV has grown and expanded over 15 years, and currently boasts over 400 members from 40 countries and territories, including 94,000 enterprises. BAOOV is an integral component and asset of the Vietnamese ethnic community, making substantial contributions to the nation's construction and development across all domains and enhancing cooperative and amicable ties - international meetings including Vietnam and several nations worldwide.