Delegates at the webinar The primary purpose of the function was to introduce the strengths of local businesses whilst also calling for Dutch partners to invest in the locality. In his opening speech, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh emphasised that the event provided an ideal venue for firms from both Gia Lai and the Netherlands to strengthen connectivity as a contribution to the province and country’s development. The Vietnamese diplomat went on to express his belief that there are bright prospects ahead for greater co-operation between the two countries thanks to the enforcement of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in August last year with several tax barriers being removed. Furthermore, the EU Investment Protection Agreement-Vietnam (EVIPA) is in the process of completing procedures, which will serve to open up a wealth of opportunities for both sides in future. At the webinar, Ho Phuoc Thanh, vice chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People's C