Event Overview

• Event Type: Matchmaking Event and Knowledge Exchange
• Date & Time: Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 13:30 – 18:00
• Venue: The Hague Conference Centre, Anna van Buerenplein 29, 2595 DA Den Haag, Netherlands
• Organizers: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Viet Nam, UNDP, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Viet Nam
• Registration Link (for Dutch companies): here.

The Power of Partnership: Accelerating the Circular Economy

Building on the Joint Statement signed in December 2022 between the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Viet Nam, this event serves as a critical platform to move collaboration from policy to practice.

The mission’s objective is clear: to strengthen bilateral cooperation in emission reduction and circular economy (CE) practices by connecting enterprises and government stakeholders from both nations. The event will focus on high-impact sectors that are major waste generators and greenhouse gas (GHG) contributors in Viet Nam, including: plastics, textiles, chemicals, wastewater treatment, and e-waste management.

What You Will Gain

Policymakers and businesses will gain practical insights into CE best practices, foster partnerships, and explore solutions vital for Viet Nam’s commitment to Net-zero by 2050. The event is specifically designed to facilitate:

• Business Matchmaking: Targeted, facilitated one-on-one sessions to forge technology and investment partnerships.
• Knowledge Exchange: Learn about Dutch innovation and explore solutions for climate-resilient and low-carbon industrial transformation.
• Technology Transfer: Witness the official MoU signing and introduction of a wastewater pilot project utilizing Dutch filtration technology (NX Filtration and Dinh Vu IZ Management Company).

Tentative Agenda Highlights

The afternoon will feature high-level addresses, an in-depth panel discussion, and a dedicated matchmaking session.

Official Opening and Keynotes

• 14:00 – 14:10 | Opening Remarks: H.E. Ambassador of Viet Nam to the Netherlands, Mr. Ngo Huong Nam
• 14:10 – 14:25 | Keynote Address: Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation on Green Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy (Representative from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency – RVO)
• 14:40 – 15:40 | Panel Discussion: “Unlocking Opportunities in the Circular Economy and Sustainable Production and Consumption.”
  • Moderator: Ms. Stéphanie Schuitemaker (Special Envoy, Holland Circular Hotspot)
  • Featuring Leaders from: MOIT, Saxion University, UPP!, Avery Dennison, Stavian Chemical, and An Giang Samho.

B2B Matchmaking and Networking

• 16:00 – 17:00 | Matchmaking Session: Facilitated B2B meetings across clusters:
  • Plastics & Packaging and Chemicals
  • Textiles and Wastewater & Environmental Treatment Technology
  • Innovation & Digital Solutions
• 17:10 – 18:00 | Networking Drink: All participants are invited to close the event with informal networking.