VCCI

The International Relations Department (QHQT), formerly the International Transaction Office, was established in 1963 with the birth of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (now the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry - VCCI). The history of the formation and development of the QHQT Department is always closely linked to the development history of VCCI.

The International Relations Committee is a specialized committee of VCCI, with the function of advising the Standing Committee on orientation, strategy as well as implementing regular and ad hoc activities of VCCI related to international integration.

The Board's main tasks are: Being the focal point in the VCCI system to coordinate and implement foreign affairs activities, promote trade - investment, integration and international cooperation. Directly participating in regional and world international institutions and providing guidance to help the business community increasingly integrate deeply into the global economy.

Organize forums to promote trade and investment at home and abroad, especially in countries that are strategic and important partners; participate in organizing business delegations to accompany Party and State leaders.

Research and build databases on foreign markets; establish Vietnamese Business Councils with key countries; organize the signing and implementation of international cooperation agreements with partners in accordance with the provisions of law.

Organize activities to support businesses in expanding their markets and accessing business development resources through measures such as: Connecting and introducing partners; providing information and consulting for businesses; organizing research, market surveys, seminars, conferences, fairs, exhibitions, advertising and other trade and investment promotion activities.

Participate in economic and trade negotiation delegations, bilateral and multilateral committees on economic cooperation, and international economic organizations related to VCCI's activities. In addition, the Committee is also the focal point in coordinating activities with promotion organizations and foreign business associations in Vietnam, and at the same time performs other tasks assigned by the Standing Committee.

Over the past 60 years, during its operation, the International Relations Department has actively contributed to the overall success of VCCI. The Department's activities have always been highly appreciated by the business community and international trade and investment promotion organizations, not only contributing to increasing trade turnover between Vietnam and foreign partners but also enhancing the position and prestige of VCCI with partners and the business community.

Up to now, the International Relations Committee has consulted for VCCI to sign more than 170 cooperation agreements with nearly 100 national and international organizations; built a database with nearly 100 foreign markets. From 2004 to present, the Business Forums and Business Councils between Vietnam and other countries, especially strategic and key partner countries, have been maintained, improved and developed by the Committee. This model is considered effective in supporting the business community in finding partners and accessing markets.

In addition, every year, the Board also coordinates with relevant ministries, branches, agencies, embassies, trade offices of Vietnam and other countries as well as international trade and investment promotion organizations to welcome hundreds of businessmen to survey the market and seek business opportunities, including many delegations accompanying heads of state. In addition, the Board also organizes exhibitions, forums, international conferences, meetings with Vietnamese and foreign enterprises to support enterprises in accessing the market, finding partners, as well as Vietnamese business delegations going abroad to attend international conferences, survey the market, and organize typical business delegations to accompany leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam on official visits to other countries.