A. EVENTS

1. VIETNAM & THE WORLD: COVID-19 IMPACTS & PERSPECTIVES

2. VIETNAM & THE US: COVID-19 IMPACTS & PERSPECTIVES, AN INTERNATIONAL ZOOM CONFERENCE FOR VIETNAMESE STUDENTS

3. PREVIEW OF A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD AND VIETNAM

4. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY & SUSTAINABLY IN VIETNAM?

5. ADRIAN ZECHA'S PERSPECTIVES FOR MODERN VIETNAM & POST-PANDEMIC GLOBAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY

6. VIETNAM'S ECONOMY IN 2023: CHALLENGES & PERSPECTIVES

7. PERSPECTIVES ON VIETNAM & WORLD ECONOMY IN 2024

9. VIỆT LÀ VƯỢT: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT GLOBAL ECONOMY & VIETNAM'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

B. FEEDBACKS FROM PARTICIPANTS/DELEGATIONS

PREVIEW OF A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD AND VIETNAM

Kenneth M Atkinson, Grant Thornton Vietnam: "Many thanks for the information and also the invite last night. Found it very useful and the contributions were all very good. Happy to join future events ..." 

Rene Karsenti, President, International Capital Markets Association (IMCA): "Dear Tri, many thanks and congratulations for a successful and well managed meeting. Pleased to see you and all including my friend Hakan. Also most interested to hear Adrian Zecha..."

Mike Nguyen, Strategy Director, Intel Products Vietnam: "Thank you very much for inviting me and very insightful" 

Alain Cany, Country Chairman, Jardine Matheson Vietnam: "Good group, many friends!" 

Avinash Satwelekar, Country Head, Franklin Templeton: "Thanks! Great initiative!" 

Park Noh-Wan, Ambassador to Vietnam, Korea: "Useful discussion. Sorry for abruptly going out. I have an urgent issue to quickly respond to... Next time see you!" 

Micheal Tran Long Nhat, Director, Business Development, COFICO: "It was a good event. Fantastic and useful gathering. Thanks Anh" 

Tharabodee Serng-Adichaiwit, CEO, Bangkok Bank (Vietnam): "It is a very good session, many view sharing from famous economists and businessmen around the world...very useful!" 

Nam Pham, Managing Partner, NDP Analytics: "It was a good event. VNCA is always having the ability to do things that others cannot" 

Hai Pham, Country Head of International Subsidiary Banking, HSBC Bank Canada: "Many thanks Anh for organizing this interesting event. Great to see are doing well" 

Le Dang Vinh, CEO, COFICO: "Thank you very much for hosting the Post-Pandemic conference. This is a great opportunity for me to meet up with senior bankers and other executives all around the world and listen to their views. There are some valuable insights that I learned from these expert sharing. This is a wonderful event!" 

Can Van Luc, Chief Economist, BIDV Bank: "Many thanks Anh Tri for sending these! And congrats to Anh Tri and all the team for such a great event!" 

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY & SUSTAINABLY IN VIETNAM?

Yoon Young Kim, Cluster President, Scheneider Electric Singapore: "I enjoyed it a lot and learned much more. It was a great event as usual and well facilitated. I would love to join the next one. Cheers." 

San Chau, Founder, Prosanar: "Thanks for organising the conference Anh. Good group of inpiduals and very interesting and thought provoking perspectives." 

Christopher Malone, Board Member, Fullbright University: "Hi, great event a week ago, thanks for inviting me. The highlight for me was Adrian commentary on changes in the political environment, and of course your teasing us on Zoom who could not enjoy the after dinner service." 

Peter Mach, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman, Tanzanite International: "Lovely event and I learned lots. Thanks Anh! Well done!" 

Mike Nguyen, Strategy Director, Intel Products Vietnam: "Seminar was great and very insightful from a perse panel. Thank you very much for the invitation"

Le Quoc Vinh, Chairman, Le Group of Companies: "Thank you Anh for the wonderful lead you did" 

Huynh Quang Hai, Executive Vice Chairman, Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP): "It was a highly engaged group. Thank you for organizing and welcoming me to speak" 

Esther Nguyen, Founder,/CEo, POPS Worldwide: "Thanks Anh and all. It was great meeting the great people" 

Nam Pham, Managing Partner, NDP Analytics: "It was a good event. VNCA is always having the ability to do things that others cannot" 

Hieu Le, Founder, Aharent: "The event was fantastic and I wish I could have stayed longer..." 

ADRIAN ZECHA'S PERSPECTIVES FOR MODERN VIETNAM & POST-PANDEMIC GLOBAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Co Gia Tho, Chairman, Thien Long Group: "Thank you so much. I am very happy that I attended this meaningful session!" 

Vincent Truong, Chairman, Sunny World: "Hi Anh, thanks for the invitation to the summit. It's good to hear from different parties on the topic"

Dang Ha, Deputy Director, Element Lifestyle Group (Nam Nghi Resort, Phu Quoc): "Thank you for inviting me to a meaningful Zoom conference today and for giving me the opportunity to learn about everyone's perspective on the changing travel landscape." 

Sesto E. Vecchi, Managing Partner, Russin & Vecchi: "Many thanks for organizing the event and inviting me. Adrian Zecha is certainly understated, as you say, and takes far less credit for his success than he probably deserves. I had to leave as Adrian was closing. Thanks again for including me. I learned from the experience" 

Huy Tran, General Manager, Silk Senses Hoi An River Resort: "Thanks for allowing me to participate in today's discussion. Listening to you and everyone's sharing is really precious during this time. I hope to have more opportunities to learn from you and everyone else" 

Trang Dinh, Founder & CEO, Common Inn: "Thank you so much for putting all this together, well-organized, well-moderated, very good practical update - what a unique opportunity, and very uplifting as well" 

Khoa Nguyen, CEO, Onehealth: "Thanks for giving me the opportunity to learn more about Hospitality" 

Tharabodee Serng-Adichaiwit, CEO, Bangkok Bank (Vietnam): "Thanks for inviting me everytime. Very good networking and informative seminar" 

Kenneth M Atkinson, Chairman, Grant Thornton Vietnam: "Sorry I have a note to message you and thank you for arranging but you beat me to it. Today was great  and such an opportunity to listen to a real legend" 

Tareq Muhmood, Group Country Manager, Southeast Asia Visa: "That was excellent! I ran out of battery by the end. Thanks for inchluding me brother" 

Duy Tran, CEO, InterContinental Hotel Nha Trang: "The conference with Mr.Zecha was excellent and I learned a lot. Thank you for inviting me." 

Tran Hung Viet, Former General Director, Saigon Tourist: "Thanks for organizing it so we have an opportunity to meet Mr. Adrian Zecha again" 

Chi Phan, Assistant Vice President, Banyan Tree Group: "Great thanks Anh Tri for hosting wonderful event and your efforts in building up hospitality in Vietnam. Look forward to joining your next ones" 

Tam Nguyen, Chairman, SP-SSA Internaional Terminal (SSIT): "We would like to thank you indeed for your great efforts of organizing such helpful conference for understanding from the you and Mr. Adrian Zecha that tourist industry/property are recovering from the pandemic and global travel will be hopefully resumed soon. Vietnam property seems stable meanwhile." 

Rich Long Nguyen, CEO, Blisso Corp: "Congratulation, hope to be at the next event"

Duong Duc Hung, Hong Leong Bank, Vietnam: "Hi, it was indeed a great session. Once again thank you for organzing it."

Kristian Kelner, Country Principal, Veritas Architects: "Thank you for accepting me today. It was a wonderful meeting. I hope I can join discussions again next time. I am looking forward to staying in-touch"

Nhung Le, Executive Director, Red Ruby Investment: "Thank you so much Anh for giving me the opportunity to join this seminar. The information about new professions and fields is really helpful for me - who is looking for a new path..."

Huy Tran, General Manager, Silk Senses Hoi An River Resort: "Once again, I want to express my appreciation to you for all the opportunities and advice you have given me. It was, as per last meeting, very educational and beneficial to be participating in your meeting."

Hylton Lipkin, General Manager, Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion: "Thank you very much for the invitation to the session on Friday, I really enjoyed the talk. I would be very interested to join any other talks you set up."

Hue La, Managing Director, Van Dat Co: "Thank you for hosting yesterday's call for the warm invite. It was such an honor and I am humbled to learn more about the hospitality industry and operating a resort/hotel/boutique hotel in Vietnam from experienced executives. Hopefully there will be many more similar seminars and gatherings in the future..."

Huan Dau, CEO, Vinnotek: "Thank you for inviting me to the platform. Today's event was very interesting and panelists were awesome. Look forward to attending future gatherings."

VIETNAM'S ECONOMY IN 2023: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
Ralph Welpe, Senior Advisor, Time Partners Limited: "Great event & thank you. You had a very impressive group of Vietnamese attendees joining. Congratulations! " 

Tharabodee Serng-Adichaiwit, CEO, Bangkok Bank (Vietnam): "Thanks for this great seminar again sir"

Kien Nguyen, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Asia Partners: "Thanks for the great events as usual today Anh!"

Mike Nguyen, Strategy Director, Intel Products Vietnam: "Great meeting, thank you Anh"

Dr. Le Vinh Trien, Economics Professor, University of Economics HCMC (UEH): "Thanks for your invitation. Your circle is so wonderful"

Hoa Nguyen, Media Condultant: "Thanks Anh for organizing the gathering with the valuable information. I have to say, Anh has gathered worl-class panelists"

Harvey Luu, Director, Client Experience & Digital Applications: "After the global zoom conference today, I have many new thoughts about the world in general and Vietnam in particular. Thank you, Anh!"

Toshiki Yoshizawa, Board of Directors, Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB): "It was a good informative conference on VNCA, thank you for the information!"

Hung Tran, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council: "Congratulations to you and your staff on a well-run event! I've learned a lot from it. The panelists were exceptionally knowledgeable in their respective realms."

PERSPECTIVES ON VIETNAM & WORLD ECONOMY IN 2024
Julian More, General Manager, Azerai: "Many thanks for the opportunity to join your discussion today, it was truly helpful to gain a broader insight into the current and future global economic conditions, and the selection of inpidual speakers and the engagement of so many business leaders was both interesting and productive. I certainly left the meeting with plenty to think about" 

Tri Ho, Business Development Director, SSI: "Thank you, Anh. Today's seminar was very enjoyable and informative" 

Max Wijaya, Vice President, Warburg Pincus: "Thanks for the invite for the session. It was very insightful. I have to drop early unfortunately as I have another meeting to attend but my analyst is on the call helping to tak notes. Thanks much" 

Ewan Davis, Partner and Head of SEA, Quadria Capital: "Great event, I feel less pessimistic about next year" 

Chung Ba Phuong, Chairman, TC Advisor: "Thank you Anh for a great conference" 

Mike Nguyen, Strategy Director, Intel Products Vietnam: "Thanks for invite me to your this morning session. It is super helpful and informative" 

Joseph Pham, President, Emmaus: "Thank you Anh for allowing me to participate in this morning's sharing session. It was very very interesting, and I learned a lot" 

Rainer Frey, CEO, Sapa Capital: "Congratulations to you for creating this valuable platform that shares knowledge and helps build a community. It's been a pleasure to be part of it." 

Quang Nguyen, Partner-Strategy and Marketing, Koru Capital: "Thank you Anh for this morning. I found the session very helpful. The way you lead the seesion was very charming, and friendly but informative. Cheers" 

Uyen Tran, COO, TrueDigital: "Thanks Anh so much for your exceptional efforts in organizing the recent conference. The choice of a well-known guest speaker was truly inspired, and their insights added immense value to the conference. The information shared was not only relevant but also incredibly useful, leaving a lasting impact on me, and all attendees as well I am pretty sure. I could grasp quite a lot of information about the world economic situation as well as that of Vietnam and it could be our useful source of information for our market research.

It was a pleasure to be part of such a well-executed and informative conference. I look forward to future collaborations and witnessing the continued success of your endeavor" 

Bach Ngoc Chien, Vice Chairman, Vovinam Federation: "Thank you for organizing such an interesting seminar. The exceptional information and distinguished participants truly reflect the great stature of the host" 

Peter Goodson, Chairman, Quadria Group: "Good session my friend, thanks for having me" 

Vincent Hua, Managing Director, AL Capital: "It was a very good conference last week. Thank you for having me" 

Hoang Kim Nga, CFO, SIS Hospital: "I truly admire your excellent relationships with numerous experts, which have created a vast and profound network. Thank you for inviting me to attend. The information provided was extremely valuable" 

Tran Duy Quang, Head of Vietnam Desk, Bangkok Bank: "Thank you again for your invitation and it was my great pleasure to attend the workshop. I found that the information sharing is very critical and straight to the point of the concern on Vietnam economic outlook next year. I truly admire the list of the attendants that you have build up, they are all experts in their own field hence the quality of the input is very useful to share within a small but high quality group" 

Minh Duong, Managing Partner, Asia Counsel: "Thank you for inviting me to your VIP global zoom conference. I learnt a lot" 

Hoon Lee, Chairman, Dai Minh: "It was a great opportunity to see the world and Vietnam's prospects for next year in a short period of time. However, some opinions were far from reality. Thank you for the great opportunity Anh" 

Xuan Nguyen, CEO, Fonos: "Its great inside Anh. Thanks for organizing. You made me want to explore macro economics. Very interesting" 

2025 GLOBAL SPRING CONFERENCE
Bernardo Bautista, General Manager, DHL: "Thanks for your kind message. In fact, I want to thank you for intiving me to such a wonderful event. As per your request for feedback. If you allow me, I have some pionts of things that went really well and I suggest you never change them:
- The list of panelists was impressive.
- The way you introduced the panelists was exceptional. By adding your personal stories when you introduce them makes it really special. You mentioned a couple of times that you wanted it to be more like a gathering of friends talking and learning about important topics than a typical conference. When you introduced each of the panelists, I felt exactly like that. I felt that you were introducing me not just to amazing professionals, but also dear friends.
- This is the first time I have seen someone successfully handle both in-person and remote panelists.
- I liked how you set up the stage on such a broad topic by using the first speaker to simplify the topic: At the end of the day, it is all about matching the people with those needing the capital.
- I liked how you managed to steer the conversation away from simply going into "What the VN government needs to do". I remember you guiding the conversation away from this "trap" a couple of times.
- Your use of humor is impeccable (for example, when you say, "please call them, but don't forget my 2% commision" was great.
The only thing I can suggest is that while the list of panelists was impressive, we did not get to hear from all of them because the time went so fast! Perhaps for the next occasion, you can have a smaller number of panelists (perhaps just 4 or 5) so that we can get deeper insights from each of them.
Thanks again, Mr. Tri, for hosting and inviting me to such an interesting gathering of friends." 

Cuong Vo, Founder & Chairman, HR1: "Vô toàn bạn bè 20-30 năm nên thấy event sang trọng, chuyên môn cao nhưng ai cũng nhẹ nhàng, thoải mái như buổi ăn tối chia sẻ bạn bè. Set up 1 event speakers vậy mà khách mời là Young Businessman thì các bạn trẻ sẽ học hỏi rất nhiều thứ"

Dr. Tran Diep Tuan, Chairman, Board of Trusteets, University of Medicine & Pharmacy: "Em đồng quan điểm với những phát biểu của anh. Event như hôm bữa tuyệt vời, format event business như vậy, mọi người thoải mái sharing idea 1 cách chân thành, tự nhiên. Không phải suy nghĩ quá máy móc, bài bản. Khách mời bữa Anh mời ai cũng kinh nghiệm và kiến thức chuyên sâu, chia sẻ chân thành và rất khiêm tốn".

Hai Pham, CEO, OCB Bank: "Chúc mừng Anh có một sự kiện rất thành công"

Hoang Kim Nga, CFO, SIS Hospital: "Cảm ơn Anh ạ. Buổi hội thảo thật ấm áp và học hỏi được nhiều điều từ các diễn giả. Rất tuyệt. Đến giờ trong tim vẫn còn nhiều cảm xúc từ những nội dung chia sẻ. Chúc anh sức khoẻ, niềm vui, năng lượng để lan toả cho mọi người. Cảm ơn anh đã sắp xếp để SIS được biết đến trong sự kiện này. Từ ngày mình biết nhau, những sự kiện của anh bao giờ cũng để lại nhiều cảm xúc trong tim của mỗi người. Mình học thêm ở anh những nghĩa cử làm cho cuộc đời này càng có ý nghĩa… cảm ơn anh."

Horst Geike, Chairman, Deutches Haus: "Congratulations on the great success of your conference. I heard from others also! Wishing you a pipeline of new business flowing in."

Khanh Vo, Editor, Business Week: "Dạ hay và thời điểm rất phù hợp. Gợi mở rất nhiều vấn đề."

Lan Vo, Country Director, Jaccar Capital Fund: "Conference Anh tổ chức quá công phu! Anh luôn thế! Cám ơn Anh."

Le Viet Hieu, CEO, Hoa Binh Constructions: "Cảm ơn chú đã tổ chức buổi toạ đàm thật hay và chất lượng. Con tham gia học hỏi được rất nhiều."

Louis Nguyen, Chairman & CEO, SAM: "Tri, it was a great event!"

Pham Van Hao Nhien, Vice President, Phu My Hung Development Corporation: "Conference rất tốt, về chất lượng panelist và nội dung. Cảm ơn anh."

Rainer Frey, CEO, Sapa Capital: "Thank you for an incredible event and great hospitality. Really insightful and quality audience. You don't have this quality of conference in Vietnam."

Seng Chee Ho, Board Director, Bernhard Kerres & Friends: "Great conference this morning. I enjoyed the sessions and benefited a lot from the insights. Thank you for inviting me!"

Soon Su Long, CEO, Malayan Banking Berhad (MayBank) (Vietnam): "Thanks for inviting to this conference. Interesting speakers all of them. Sorry I couldn’t switch on my video, the signal in Nepal is just too weak."

Tammy Phan, CMO, Masan: "I enjoyed the conference - great to see a lot of banking heavy hitters like yourself building the future of finance in Vietnam"

Tran Van Dzung, Former Chairman, SSC: "Em xem đoạn đầu và đoạn cuối, phần giữa em không nghe kỹ được vì bị phân tán. Buổi đó rất thành công, anh quá hoành tráng. Cảm ơn anh nhiều đã cho em dự ạ."

Tuyen Bui, Chairman & Co-Founder, RIM Invest: "Anh leading the meeting rất chuẩn & đẳng cấp! Ở Việt Nam, em chưa thấy có một conference mà đẳng cấp, chất lượng cao như vậy. Nếu có nhiều thời gian hơn là tuyệt vời."

Tuyet Nguyen, VP-Business Development & Sales, Family Medical Practice: "Hello anh ơi. Thứ Sáu vừa rồi event quá tuyệt vời. Mong một năm tổ chức được hai ba lần như vậy nhé anh"

Vidhi Tambiah, CEO, AsiaLabs: "Tri, it was a great conference today. Well done!"

Vu Nguyen, Executive Director, Temasek: "Buổi thứ 6 đó quá hay anh ơi! Lần sau em sẽ sắp xếp bay vào dự. Em thấy ngồi ở đó và nghe mọi người nói sẽ more impactful và meaningful."