Under the authorization of the VCCI President, ABAC Vietnam Chair, the VCCI Vice President participates in co-chairing ABAC I.

This demonstrates proactiveness in representing the Vietnamese business community at APEC’s highest-level business advisory mechanism.

Within the framework of this ABAC Meeting, VCCI Vice President Nguyen Quang Vinh fully participated in all working sessions, including the ABAC–SOM Dialogue and meetings of Working Groups/Task Forces.

VCCI Vice President Nguyen Quang Vinh fully participated in all working sessions, including the ABAC–SOM Dialogue and meetings of Working Groups/Task Forces.

This continuous presence contributed to conveying the views, priorities, and practical experiences of Vietnamese enterprises into policy contents being shaped at the regional level.

Notably, VCCI Vice President Nguyen Quang Vinh closely coordinated with the 2026 ABAC Chair from China and the 2026 ABAC Co-Chair from the Republic of Korea in moderating and co-chairing agenda items to ensure discussions were conducted smoothly and effectively.

Alongside the official sessions, ABAC Vietnam members actively participated in various sideline activities to strengthen connectivity and coordination with partners within and beyond the region. Among these, the First ABAC–ASEAN Caucus Meeting in 2026 was a notable highlight.

VCCI Vice President Nguyen Quang Vinh (right) and Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Vietnam’s SOM representative, at the ABAC–SOM Dialogue.

At the meeting, delegates focused discussions on enhancing coordination between ABAC and ASEAN-BAC on shared priorities of the regional business community, updating the implementation of ABAC–ASEAN cooperation initiatives in 2026, and witnessing the ABAC Philippines representative assume the role of Chair of the 2026 ASEAN Caucus.

Within the meeting framework, the VCCI Vice President and the delegation also held multiple bilateral exchanges with ABAC leaders from different economies and the International ABAC Secretariat. Discussions focused on coordinating the implementation of the 2026 ABAC work program, preparing for activities for the 2026–2027 period, as well as promoting bilateral and multilateral business cooperation aligned with ABAC and APEC priorities.

VCCI Vice President Nguyen Quang Vinh and Mr. Li Fanrong, ABAC 2026 Chair.

Exchanges with representatives from ABAC China, ABAC Republic of Korea, ABAC Brunei, and ABAC Australia opened up specific cooperation directions for the next phase and laid groundwork for preparing important milestones in the ABAC process in the coming years.

These engagements contributed to promoting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Vietnamese enterprises and partners across the APEC region.

VCCI Vice President Nguyen Quang Vinh presents a commemorative gift to the ABAC United States representative (NCAPEC Chair).

It can be seen that the VCCI President’s participation in ABAC I 2026 in the capacity of ABAC 2026 Co-Chair, together with the authorization for the VCCI Vice President to continue participation and co-chair meeting sessions, underscores VCCI’s proactiveness throughout the ABAC working process.

Overall, VCCI’s activities and exchanges at the ABAC I Meeting contributed to strengthening cooperation with partners and creating favorable momentum for implementing the ABAC work program for the 2026–2027 period.

From left to right: VCCI Vice President Nguyen Quang Vinh; ABAC Indonesia Chair (Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce – KADIN); ABAC Thailand Chair, ABAC Thailand Member.

Through these efforts, the perspectives and proposals of the Vietnamese business community continue to be positively and responsibly reflected in ABAC’s joint recommendations submitted to APEC Ministers and Leaders, aiming to build a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable Asia-Pacific region.

VCCI Vice President presents a commemorative gift to Mr. Brett O’Riley, ABAC New Zealand.