Ho Chi Minh City seeks partnership with Belgium and Antwerp for port cooperation

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What happened

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Nguyễn Văn Được, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, met with Belgian Ambassador Leenknegt. The Ambassador suggested that Antwerp could become a partner city of Ho Chi Minh City. The discussion centered on cooperation between the two major port cities, given Ho Chi Minh City's plan to develop the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex as an international transshipment hub.

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Why it matters

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Bilateral trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Belgium exceeded US$658 million between January and October. Furthermore, Belgium currently maintains 62 investment projects in Ho Chi Minh City, totaling nearly $73 million in registered capital. The proposed partnership aims to strengthen logistics and port operations.

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Who's involved

Ho Chi Minh CityThe city seeking cooperation and developing a major international transshipment hub.
BelgiumThe country proposing partnership in port operations and logistics.
AntwerpThe municipality suggested as a potential partner city for Ho Chi Minh City.
Nguyễn Văn ĐượcThe chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee who received the Belgian Ambassador.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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BelgiumSpeculative
Belgium could strengthen existing bilateral trade and investment ties with Ho Chi Minh City.
VietnamSpeculative
Vietnam may see increased bilateral trade and investment potential from European firms.

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