Investing in Vietnam:Insights, Strategies and Prospects

Tuesday, 17 August to Wednesday, 18 August 2004Hotel Melia Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

With half its population of 80 million under 35 years of age and a literacyrate of 93%, Vietnam is poised for an economic lift-off. The investmentenvironment has been enhanced by the Vietnam government’s commitmentto create a conducive business environment for foreign investors.

We invite you to find out more about how the country intends to makeits mark in the global marketplace, the measures being taken to encourageforeign investments, and the country’s road map to WTO ascension by 2005.

Seize this excellent opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge on investing inVietnam, with insights provided by Vietnam’s political leaders and governmentofficials, as well as leading industry experts.

Join us in networking with prospective foreign and local partners and investors.

Co-organisers

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Ministry of Planning andInvestment of Vietnam

Supported by

Other Co-supportersAmerican Chamber of Commerce • Association of Small and Medium Enterprises • Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Principal sponsors and organisers

Corporationeppel

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Vietnam Chamber ofCommerce and Industry

INTERNATIONALENTERPRISESINGAPORE

8.30am Registration and Morning Coffee

9.30am Opening Speech by The Republic of Singapore’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairsand Trade and Industry, and Minister of State in charge of Entrepreneurship, Mr Raymond Lim

9.45am Keynote Addressby Guest-of-Honour, The Honourable Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,Mr Phan Van Khai, on Vietnam’s economic prospects and commitment in partneringforeign investors in the country’s next phase of development and growth

10.15am Tea Break

10.45am Ministerial Panel Presentation and Discussion• The Investment Environment in Vietnam by Ministry of Planning & Investment,

Minister Vo Hong Phuc, spelling out latest and planned measures of the country’smove to welcome participation by foreign investors

• Financial Policies for Foreign Investment in Vietnam by Ministry of Finance,Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung

• Progress towards WTO in 2005 by Minister of Trade, Mr Truong Dinh Tuyen• The Singapore Public Housing Programme by Singapore’s Minister for

National Development, Mr Mah Bow Tan

Questions & Answers

12.30pm Networking Lunch

2pm • Global Perspectives of Vietnam’s Rising Investment Potential byCountry Manager of The World Bank, Mr Klaus Rohland

• Economic Outlook and Indicators for Vietnam byMr Charly Madan, Citigroup Country Officer, Citigroup Vietnam

• Panel Discussion facilitated by Ms Susan Adams, Senior Resident Representativeof the International Monetary Fund

Questions & Answers

3.30pm Tea Break

4pm Listing requirements and regulatory perspectives in Vietnam by Mr Tran Xuan Ha,Acting Chairman of State Securities Commission

Questions & Answers

5pm End of Day One

7pm Gala Dinner• Guest of Honour: Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung• Piano Recital by Keppel Music Scholars from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore

Provisional Programme

17 August 2004 • Tuesday • HanoiDay One

end of programme

1pm Depart hotel for Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP)

1.45pm Presentation by VSIP and Tour of the Park

2.15pm Tour of factories/manufacturing plants• Fraser & Neave (Singapore)• Rohto Pharmaceuticals (Japan)• Huhtamaki Vietnam Limited (Finland)• Liwayway Food (Philippines)

4pm End

Day Three

The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme if there are any unforeseen circumstances.

19 August 2004 • Thursday • Ho Chi Minh City (optional)

9am Presentation and Discussion - Towards a Level Playing FieldChaired by Mr Deepak C Khanna, Country Manager for the International Finance CorporationPanelists:

• Mr Thanh Nguyen, Country Managing Partner of Ernst & Young (taxation issues and incentives)• Mr Nigel Russell, Partner of Phillips Fox (legal perspectives and regulatory environment)• Mr Pham Gia Tuc, Secretary-General of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Questions & Answers

10.15am Tea break

10.45am The Vietnam ExperienceChaired by Mr Lai Chun Loong, Consultant of Temasek Holdings: Why Vietnam?Presentations by

• Asia Pacific Breweries: Director, Mr Joseph Lim• GANNON Vietnam: Managing Director, Mr Walter Blocker• Vietnam International Container Terminal: Chairman of First Logistics, Mr Teo Yak Long

12.45pm Networking Lunch

2pm Break-out discussions and matchmaking sessionsa) Manufacturing and Electronicsb) Construction & Infrastructurec) Real Estate/Tourism/Hospitalityd) Logistics

4pm End

18 August 2004 • Wednesday • Hanoi

Day Two

Registration fee S$200 for conference package; S$50 for optional tour in Ho Chi Minh City• does not include air fare and accommodation• registration will be confirmed upon clearance of payment

Location Hotel Melia Hanoi, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hanoi, VietnamCall: (84-4) 934 3343 Fax: (84-4) 934 3344

Payment Upon confirmation of your registration, please pay byfor conference • Telegraphic Transfer

Bank: Citibank NA SingaporeIn favour of: Keppel Corporation LimitedA/C no: 0-010916-011Please quote our reference “VIC” and full name of participant in your payment instructions

• ChequeAll cheques should be crossed and made payable to ‘Keppel Corporation Limited’ (cheques tobe in SGD), and sent to: Keppel Corporation Limited, 1 HarbourFront Avenue, #18-01Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632. Attn: Ms Wendy Mae PoonPlease quote our reference “VIC” and full name of participant on the back of the cheque.

Cancellation policy Written cancellations must be submitted to Keppel Corporation Limited• Before 30 June 2004 Full refund of registration fee• On or before 17 July 2004 50% of registration fee• After 17 July 2004 No refundWhile fees cannot be refunded, attendees can be substituted with valid proof of authorisation.

Conference Registration: “Investing in Vietnam”

Fax to (65) 6413 6452 to Keppel Corporation Limited no later than 16 July 2004

Name (as in passport) (Mr/Mrs/Ms)

Designation

Company

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Address

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Please indicate your interest for: please indicate your choice with a � in the respective box

Cluster group discussions: Manufacturing and Electronics Construction & Infrastructure

Real Estate/Tourism/Hospitality Logistics

Optional tour to Ho Chi Minh City for: Industrial park site visits

Signature of applicant Date

Please indicate your choice with a ✔¸ in the respective box.

Name

Class of travel: Economy/Business (delete where applicable)

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If Yes, please state Name of Spouse

(Please contact Palm Travel for more information on Spouse Programme)

No, I do not require any arrangement for airfare or accommodation

Yes, please book my ticket for (depart SIN) (return SIN)

Yes, please book my room in HANOI for (Check-in date) (Check-out date)

Single room at Melia Hanoi, Standard Room with breakfast @ S$155 per room night

Single room at Melia Hanoi, Executive Room with breakfast @ S$198 per room night

Single room at Sheraton Hanoi with breakfast @ S$193 per room night

Single room at Sofitel Plaza Hanoi with breakfast @ S$175 per room night

Yes, please book my room in HCMC for (Check-in date) (Check-out date)

Single room at Sheraton Saigon with breakfast @ S$220 per room night

Single room at Sofitel Plaza Saigon with breakfast @ S$183 per room night

Note: The above rates are inclusive of 5% Service charge and 10% VAT.

Visa application Entry Visa is not required for Singapore Passport Holders. For participants holdingother passports, please contact Palm Travel for further assistance.

Hotel payment Major credit cards or Singapore dollar cheque.

Credit cards American Express MasterCard Visa Diners Club

Name of card holder

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Cancellation policy If cancellation is in writing to PALM TRAVEL,• Before 30 June 2004 No charge• Before 17 July 2004 50% of hotel room rate• After 1 August 2004 Full hotel room rate

The Conference registration fee does not include airfare or accommodation. However, Keppel hasnegotiated preferred rates for all delegates at the selected hotels. The Organisers has also nominatedPALM TRAVEL PTE LTD as the official ground handler.

Airfare and Accommodation

Fax to (65) 6336 7211 PALM TRAVEL PTE LTD

Attn: Mr Rodney Sim, Regional Manager Tel: (65) 6339 2053 Email: rodney@tourasia.com.sg