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THEME NAME

Viet Nam Logistics - Rising into the New Era

INTRODUCTION

The Viet Nam Logistics Forum (VLF) is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with local authorities, and has been held regularly since 2013. The Forum aims to promote the comprehensive development of Viet Nam's logistics service sector, strengthen the linkage between logistics and production, import-export activities, and create a platform for policy dialogue among government authorities, domestic and international businesses, and industry associations. Over the course of 12 editions, the Forum has become a prestigious national-level event, attracting the attention and participation of senior government leaders, ministries, sectors, localities, and the business community, thereby contributing to the promotion of logistics investment in the host region and locality.

In 2025, Viet Nam's logistics service sector faces numerous challenges and new requirements in the context of continued global instability: escalating geopolitical tensions, prolonged Russia-Ukraine military conflict, ongoing Middle East conflicts, and the United States' tariff policies significantly impacting international trade. Alongside this is the wave of supply chain shifts, requirements for green and sustainable logistics development, and the explosion of cross-border e-commerce - both opening opportunities and creating significant competitive pressure for Vietnamese businesses. Domestically, 2025 is a crucial time for ministries, sectors, and localities to complete the goals set out in Decision No. 221/QD-TTg dated February 22, 2011, of the Prime Minister amending and supplementing Decision No. 200/QD-TTg dated February 14, 2017, on approving the Action Plan to enhance competitiveness and develop Viet Nam's logistics services until 2025, while implementing the Viet Nam Logistics Service Development Strategy for the period 2025-2035, with a vision to 2050, just signed by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on October 9, 2025. Particularly, the transition to a two-tier local government organization model, along with the government's strong administrative reform, decentralization, and delegation policies, private economic development, and strong application of science and technology in logistics management and operation are opening a new transformation phase, requiring close coordination between central and local levels, between public and private sectors.

In the above context, the Viet Nam Logistics Forum 2025, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Da Nang City People's Committee over two days, November 28-29, 2025, in Da Nang City with the theme "Viet Nam Logistics - Rising into the New Era," clearly demonstrates the determination and strategic vision to make Viet Nam's logistics breakthrough, adapt strongly, and play a central role in enhancing the economy's competitiveness in the new development phase.

FORUM 2025 MISSION

Create policy dialogue forum

A meeting place for state management agencies, logistics businesses, industry associations, experts, and international organizations to exchange and discuss logistics development policies in Viet Nam.

Assess logistics industry development situation

Summarize the annual situation of Viet Nam's logistics industry, pointing out achievements, difficulties, obstacles, and proposing specific solutions.

Connect businesses and localities

Promote cooperation between logistics businesses and localities, helping to connect logistics service supply and demand nationwide.

Propose strategic policies and solutions

Contribute to developing policies to support industry development, from administrative procedure reform to infrastructure investment, human resource training, and technology application.

Long-term development orientation for the logistics industry

Provide domestic and international information and trends, thereby helping to plan medium and long-term logistics industry development strategies.

Promote digital transformation and innovation

Encourage logistics businesses to apply technology and digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.

AGENDA
VIET NAM LOGISTICS FORUM 2025

Da Nang City, 28 - 29 November 2025

28 NOVEMBER 2025 (Friday) — FIELD TRIP

07:30 – 08:00
Delegate assembly
08:00 – 10:00
Travel from Da Nang
10:00 – 11:30
Field survey at Chu Lai Open Economic Zone
11:30 – 13:00
Lunch in Chu Lai
13:00 – 14:00
Visit Chu Lai Port
14:00 – 16:00
Return trip from Chu Lai to Da Nang
16:00
Arrival in Da Nang

Investment Promotion Conference on Free Trade Zone and Logistics Infrastructure in Da Nang

Address: Da Nang City Administrative Center or Da Nang Administrative Center (No 24 Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang City)

13:30 – 14:00
Delegate registration
14:00 – 14:10
Introduction of delegates
14:10 – 14:20
Opening remarks

Leader of Da Nang People’s Committee

14:20 – 14:30
Welcome speech

Leader of the Agency of Foreign Trade (Ministry of Industry and Trade)

14:30 – 15:00
Presentation: Special and breakthrough policies to attract investment into Da Nang Free Trade Zone

Leader of Da Nang Department of Industry and Trade

15:00 – 15:20
Presentation: Planning and investment attraction strategy for Lien Chieu Port and Chu Lai Airport expansion

Leader of Da Nang Department of Finance / Department of Construction

15:20 – 15:40
Presentation: Da Nang’s advantages in logistics infrastructure investment, regional linkage, and connection to the East–West Economic Corridor

Independent consultant

15:40 – 16:50
Discussion and Q&A session
  • Chaired by:
  • • Leader of Da Nang Department of Industry and Trade
  • • Leader of the Agency of Foreign Trade
16:50 – 17:00
Closing remarks

Leader of Da Nang People’s Committee / Department of Industry and Trade

29 NOVEMBER 2025 (Saturday) — PLENARY SESSION: VIETNAM LOGISTICS – RISING INTO A NEW ERA

07:30 – 08:00
Delegate registration
08:00 – 08:15
Introduction of delegates
08:15 – 08:30
Opening Speech

H.E Nguyen Hong Dien – Member of the CPV Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade

08:30 – 08:45
Welcome Speech

H.E Le Ngoc Quang – Member of the CPV Central Committee, Party Secretary of the Da Nang City

08:45 – 09:10
Presentation 1: Vietnam Logistics Development Strategy and Breakthroughs to Enter the New Era

Representative of the Ministry of Industry and Trade

09:10 – 09:30
Presentation 2: Vietnamese Logistics Enterprises at the Turning Point of the Era

Representative of Logistics Association

09:30 – 09:50
• Award Ceremony: Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Industry and Trade for outstanding organizations and individuals in logistics development in 2025
• Signing Ceremony: Memoranda of Understanding between units
• Launch Ceremony: Da Nang Logistics Association
09:50 – 10:10
Coffee break
10:10 – 10:25
Presentation 3: Smart Logistics Development Trends and Opportunities for Vietnam’s Logistics Sector

Mr. Thomas Sim – President, FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)

10:25 – 10:40
Presentation 4: The Role of Pioneering Enterprises in Bringing Vietnamese Logistics to the Global Market

Mr. Nguyen Van Hung – Chairman of the Board of Directors, CNCTech Group

11:10 – 11:20
Directive speech

H.E Pham Minh Chinh – Member of the Political Burea, Prime Minister

11:20 – 11:30
Closing remarks

H.E Nguyen Hong Dien – Member of the CPV Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade

11:30 – 13:00
Lunch

THEMATIC SESSION: UNLOCKING BREAKTHROUGH OPPORTUNITIES FOR CENTRAL VIETNAM LOGISTICS

13:30 – 14:00
Delegate registration
14:00 – 14:10
Opening remarks

Mr. Nguyen Anh Son – Director-General of Agency of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Trade

14:10 – 14:30
Presentation 1: Da Nang’s Role in Promoting Regional Connectivity and Logistics Development in Central Vietnam

Leader of Da Nang People’s Committee

14:30 – 14:45
Presentation 2: Revitalizing the East–West Economic Corridor – Enhancing Regional Linkage to Strengthen Central Vietnam’s Logistics Competitiveness

Saigon Newport Corporation

14:45 – 15:00
Completing the East–West Economic Corridor to Promote the Flow of Goods in Central Vietnam

Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post)

15:00 – 15:15
Presentation 4: Promoting Regional Connectivity through Central Vietnam Logistics Infrastructure Networks

Trường Hải International Transport & Forwarding Co., Ltd (THILOGI)

15:15 – 15:30
Presentation 5: How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Logistics

International Expert

15:30 – 15:45
Presentation 6: Representative from Logistics Association
15:45 – 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 – 16:50
Panel discussion

Experts in the logistics field, moderated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade representative

16:50 – 17:00
Closing remarks

Mr. Nguyen Anh Son – Director-General of Agency of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Trade

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - FIELD SURVEY

07:30 – 08:00
Delegate assembly
08:00 – 08:30
Travel from Da Nang
08:30 – 09:00
Field survey at the proposed site of Lien Chieu Port
09:00 – 09:40
Travel from Lien Chieu Port to Chan May Port
09:40 – 11:00
Field survey at Chan May Port
11:00 – 12:00
Travel from Chan May back to Da Nang
12:00
Arrival in Da Nang

MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENT

Successfully establishing a national VLF Forum, with a series of forums at regional and provincial scales, research, surveys, international and multilateral connections while discussing and proposing the macro and micro measures to develop Vietnams Logistics industry in the global value chain.

Strongly demonstrating the position of enterprises operating in the field of logistics, experts policy makers, managers, research institutes, universities and the press and media.

Establishing, consolidating and strengthening linkages between stakeholders, creating consensus, and promoting efforts towards the common goal of sustainable development of Vietnams Logistics industry (from the stage of training human resource to cultivating labor of enterprises to develop Logistics value chain).

Periodically organize groups to visit, survey, and conduct field research on domestic and foreign markets to help businesses exchange, share and update information with each other, catch on with the latest trends as well as the movements of the regional and global logistics value chain

The Prime Minister decided to approve the LOGISTICS COMPETITIVE CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PLAN by 2025 and assigned the Ministry of Industry and Trade to take the prime responsibility for coordinating with ministries, branches and localities in, implementing the plan, proposing mechanisms and policies to mobilize social resources in accordance with the approved plan.

Researching, synthesizing, completing and publishing the Annual LOGISTICS VIET NAM REPORT, establishing international and multilateral connections, while discussing and proposing the macro and micro measures to develop Vietnams Logistics industry in the global value chain.

DELEGATE ATTENDING VIET NAM LOGISTICS FORUM 2025 (tentative)

H.E Pham Minh Chinh

Member of the Political Bureau

Prime Minister

H.E Nguyen Hong Dien

Member of the CPV Central Committee

Minister of Industry and Trade

H.E Le Ngoc Quang

Member of the CPV Central Committee

Party Secretary of Da Nang City

H.E Nguyen Van Thang

CPV Central Committee member

Minister of Finance

H.E Nguyen Manh Hung

CPV Central Committee member

Minister of Science and Technology

H.E Tran Hong Minh

CPV Central Committee member

Minister of Construction

H.E Tran Duc Thang

CPV Central Committee member

Minister of Agriculture and Environment

H.E Pham Duc An

Alternate member of CPV Central Committee

Chairman of Da Nang People's Committee

H.E Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan

Minister of Industry and Trade

SPEAKERS PARTICIPATING IN VIET NAM LOGISTICS FORUM 2025

Mr. Nguyen Anh Son

Director-General of Agency of Foreign Trade

Minister of Industry and Trade

Ms. Le Thi Kim Phuong

Director of Da Nang Department of Industry and Trade

Dr. Thomas Sim

President of International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai

Deputy Director-General of Agency of Foreign Trade

Minister of Industry and Trade

Mr. Dao Trong Khoa

President of Viet Nam Logistics Association (VLA)

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