From June 23–26, 2025, in Yangon, Myanmar, the Trade Office and the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar, in cooperation with the Vietnam–Myanmar Friendship Association, the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Federation (MCEF), the International Business Promotion Center (IBPC), and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), organized a series of business forums and networking eventsaimed at exploring the construction and building materials market in Myanmar—particularly to support reconstruction projects following the major earthquake in central Myanmar in March 2025.
1. Vietnam–Myanmar Business Forum at MCEF
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The first Vietnam–Myanmar Business Forum was held on June 23, 2025, at the headquarters of MCEF.
His Excellency Mr. Ly Quoc Tuan, Vietnamese Ambassador to Myanmar, and Mr. Shein Win, President of MCEF, delivered the opening speeches.
The event gathered representatives from the Vietnam–Myanmar Friendship Association, the Myanmar Engineers Council, and numerous Myanmar construction firms and contractors.
During the B2B session, businesses from both countries engaged in in-depth discussions on practical cooperation opportunities to meet Myanmar’s urgent demand for post-disaster reconstruction and infrastructure development.
2. Business Forum with IBPC and Myanmar Enterprises
Later the same day, a second Vietnam–Myanmar Business Forum took place at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Yangon, co-organized with the International Business Promotion Center (IBPC).
Over 20 Vietnamese companies attended, together with members of IBPC, led by its Chairman Aik Htun, who also heads Shwe Taung Group—one of Myanmar’s largest multi-sector conglomerates.
IBPC, with hundreds of member enterprises across industries such as construction, real estate, hydropower, and retail, provided a strong platform for direct business engagement.
The event concluded with a networking dinner, fostering open and friendly dialogue between Vietnamese and Myanmar entrepreneurs and paving the way for long-term partnerships.
3. Business Seminar with UMFCCI
On June 24, 2025, the Vietnam–Myanmar Business Seminar was held in collaboration with the UMFCCI.
The event featured Vice President Aye Tun, Secretary General Khine Khine Nwe, and other UMFCCI leaders, as well as representatives from the Myanmar–Vietnam and Vietnam–Myanmar Friendship Associations.
During the session, Deputy Secretary General Myo Thant announced the upcoming Vietnam–Myanmar Trade Fair 2025, scheduled for October 10–12, 2025, at the Yangon Convention Centre.
The fair will feature over 100 booths spanning various industries, providing an important platform for bilateral trade promotion and business networking between the two countries.
4. B2B Session with Pro1 Global
In the afternoon of June 24, the Vietnamese delegation conducted a B2B meeting with Pro1 Global, Myanmar’s largest retailer and distributor of construction materials, operating dozens of logistics centers and retail outlets nationwide.
The discussions focused on expanding supply chains, exploring co-investment opportunities, and improving distribution channels for Vietnamese building materials in Myanmar’s market.
5. Market Research at Thilawa Special Economic Zone
The delegation also held working sessions with the Thilawa Special Economic Zone Management Committee, Myanmar’s largest SEZ, to gain insights into investment policies, industrial infrastructure, and construction project pipelines.
Following the main conferences, several Vietnamese companies continued direct discussions with Myanmar partners to explore specific joint ventures and project contracts.
Next Steps: Vietnam–Myanmar Trade Fair 2025
To further strengthen bilateral trade and expand market presence, the Vietnam Trade Office in Myanmar will co-organize the Vietnam–Myanmar Trade Fair 2025, from October 10–12, 2025, at the Yangon Convention Centre.
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