ICE Agency organises, in collaboration with Confindustria, i Entrepreneurial Forums Italy-Vietnam (Hanoi, 3 and 4 September) e Italy-South Korea (Seoul, 5 September).

The events will bring together companies and institutions with the aim of deepening concrete opportunities for development of economic-commercial and scientific-technological relations.

The Forum programme will include a plenary session with institutional interventions, in-depth panel on trade and investment opportunities between the two countries and on financial support for the bilateral economic partnership, sectoral tables e B2B and B2G meeting sessions.

Why participate

Vietnam and South Korea stand out as key high-potential markets in the ASEAN and Asia-Pacific region, offering opportunities for export and collaboration for Italian companies.

The Vietnamwith more than 100 million inhabitants and an economic growth of +7.1% in 2024, is today the Italy's main trading partner in South-East Asia. Thanks to the 'Đổi Mới' reforms, the country has developed a modern and competitive economy, supported by booming manufacturing, growing foreign investment and a dynamic middle class. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) opens up further horizons, consolidating Italy's role as a third European partner and creating a favourable framework for trade and industrial cooperation.

La South Koreathe world's 12th largest economy, is experiencing a solid recovery driven by high-tech exports. Strategic Asian partner for Italythe country is an ideal platform for the development of high-tech projects in the fields of aerospace, digitalisation, biotechnology, robotics, automotive and renewable energy. The strong mutual interest lays the foundation for a further qualitative leap in bilateral relations.

Both countries are configured as strategic regional hubs and target markets for Italian companies ready to grow internationally.

Membership and Participation

Participation is free of charge. To join the events, either both or individually, please fill in the online application form by 25 July 2025.

Applications may not be accepted if received incomplete or after the deadline. Given the limited number of places available, a selection of applications may be necessary, which will be made on the basis of the chronological order of registration and the correspondence of the company's activity to the sectors covered by the initiative.

Any withdrawal from participation must be communicated by the legal representative of the company to the e-mail address [email protected]