In his opening speech, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Chairman of the Vietnam Leading Business Council - Pham Tan Cong said that the Council was established with the aim of gathering leading businesses in various fields to lead activities.

 On March 14, the Vietnam Leading Enterprises Council held its first meeting in 2025.

Although there have not been many activities in the past, the Meeting in Quang Ninh has also agreed on many important contents such as: the Council's operating regulations; establishing and implementing the Council's Secretariat; developing new members...

“The Party and the State are doing their utmost to promote national enterprises and leading enterprises to promote the economic sector… In the near future, the private economy will be recognized as the most important driving force to promote the economy and pass a Resolution on the role of the private economy. Therefore, enterprises in the Council need to continue to promote their leading role in their sectors and fields…”, Chairman Pham Tan Cong shared.

At the same time, it is proposed that at the meeting, delegates continue to contribute ideas to build the Council's activities in 2025, in order to improve the Council's activities, as well as contribute to the development of the industry and field in which they are operating, contributing to the overall development of the country.

 Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Chairman of the Vietnam Leading Enterprises Council - Pham Tan Cong spoke at the meeting.

At the meeting, delegates also listened to the Report on the results of activities in 2024 and the Council's Work Program in 2025. Participate in contributing and building opinions to perfect the Council's activities in the coming time.

Regarding the work of the Council in 2025, delegates agreed to complete the organization of the Council through developing new members and support apparatus (Secretariat of the Council);

Deploying the Council's activities in 2025 and the following years ensures substance and effectiveness, well meeting the development requirements of Council member enterprises, clearly demonstrating the Council's position and role in the business community and the economy;

Focus on building, promoting the development and promoting the role of member enterprises and leading enterprises of Vietnam, contributing to the implementation of the country's socio-economic development goals, developing the national business force according to the orientation of the Party and State;

Participate in effectively implementing Resolution 41-NQ/TW of the Politburo on building and promoting the role of Vietnamese entrepreneurs in the new period, Resolution No. 57/NQ-TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation in accordance with the practical conditions of the Council and VCCI.

In particular, the Council also agreed to focus on a number of key tasks such as: Deploying the activities of the Council Secretariat, arranging 02 specialized staff to serve the activities of the Council; Developing new members and implementing the collection of annual fees for Council members.

Develop and implement 03 specialized work programs: Program for consulting on policies and strategies for developing the private economy and Vietnamese ethnic enterprises; Program for promoting the development of key economic sectors; Program for connecting, promoting trade and investment, and developing member enterprises.

Specifically, with the Program for consulting on policies and strategies for developing the private economy and ethnic enterprises in Vietnam: Organizing research or sponsoring research on specialized reports related to the development of leading enterprises, ethnic enterprises and the business investment environment, promoting economic growth and development; Organizing meetings with leaders of the Party, State, leaders of ministries, branches and localities to advise and propose policies for developing enterprises, socio-economy, developing industries and fields that members are interested in;

Organize the evaluation and recognition of the title "Vietnam's Leading National Enterprise" by industry and sector (industrial production, trade and services, construction and real estate, etc.); Organize thematic seminars and policy discussions with the participation of representatives of leaders of ministries, branches and localities; Implement in the third quarter of 2025. Participate in directly contributing comments to documents and policies of the Party and laws of the State on enterprise development, investment and business environment, international economic integration, development of a number of industries and sectors of the economy; Implement regularly throughout the year.

Regarding promoting the development of key economic sectors: Organizing forums on industry and sector development (Industrial Park Development Forum, Green Agriculture Development Forum, High-tech Agriculture Development Forum);

Organize the Council's annual Conference/Forum to discuss initiatives and proposals of enterprises to the Party and the State on the development of key economic sectors. Members register/commit to implement 01 initiative/commitment of their enterprise towards the goal of promoting the development of the sector in which the enterprise is operating. These initiatives and commitments need to be of strategic significance at the national level, proposing cooperation with ministries, branches, and some localities to promote industry development and economic growth. The list of the above initiatives and commitments of the Council is expected to be presented at the meeting with the Prime Minister and the Standing Government (on the occasion of the anniversary of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Day, October 13).

In addition, with the Program of connecting and developing member enterprises, promoting trade and investment, the Council agreed on a number of activities such as: Mobilizing member enterprises to sign the "Commitment/Agreement to act together for the future of Vietnam" until 2030, vision 2045; Organizing training programs for leaders at all levels of member enterprises, leading enterprises in Vietnam;

Organize connections and meetings with domestic and foreign partners, businesses and investors; Participate in a number of important international activities in 2025 such as: Trade and investment promotion conference with China in Lao Cai; APEC Business Investment Summit, November 2025 in Korea (within the framework of the President's program to attend the APEC conference); ASEAN Business Investment Summit 2025 (Asean BAC) in October 2025 in Malaysia....

Coordinate with press agencies to develop columns and communication programs to develop Vietnamese ethnic enterprises and leading enterprises. Coordinate with VCCI to support member enterprises in building close cooperative relationships with press agencies, and support businesses in handling media crises when necessary.

It is known that the Vietnam Leading Business Council was launched on April 26, 2023. Up to now, the Council has been in operation for nearly 02 years.