The Viet Nam Logistics Forum (VLF) 2025 in Da Nang city
The Viet Nam Logistics Forum 2025, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Da Nang City People's Committee over two days, November 28-29, 2025, in Da Nang City with the theme "Viet Nam Logistics - Rising into the New Era
The Viet Nam Logistics Forum (VLF) is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with local authorities, and has been held regularly since 2013. The Forum aims to promote the comprehensive development of Viet Nam's logistics service sector, strengthen the linkage between logistics and production, import-export activities, and create a platform for policy dialogue among government authorities, domestic and international businesses, and industry associations. Over the course of 12 editions, the Forum has become a prestigious national-level event, attracting the attention and participation of senior government leaders, ministries, sectors, localities, and the business community, thereby contributing to the promotion of logistics investment in the host region and locality.
In 2025, Viet Nam's logistics service sector faces numerous challenges and new requirements in the context of continued global instability: escalating geopolitical tensions, prolonged Russia-Ukraine military conflict, ongoing Middle East conflicts, and the United States' tariff policies significantly impacting international trade. Alongside this is the wave of supply chain shifts, requirements for green and sustainable logistics development, and the explosion of cross-border e-commerce - both opening opportunities and creating significant competitive pressure for Vietnamese businesses. Domestically, 2025 is a crucial time for ministries, sectors, and localities to complete the goals set out in Decision No. 221/QD-TTg dated February 22, 2011, of the Prime Minister amending and supplementing Decision No. 200/QD-TTg dated February 14, 2017, on approving the Action Plan to enhance competitiveness and develop Viet Nam's logistics services until 2025, while implementing the Viet Nam Logistics Service Development Strategy for the period 2025-2035, with a vision to 2050, just signed by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on October 9, 2025. Particularly, the transition to a two-tier local government organization model, along with the government's strong administrative reform, decentralization, and delegation policies, private economic development, and strong application of science and technology in logistics management and operation are opening a new transformation phase, requiring close coordination between central and local levels, between public and private sectors.
In the above context, the Viet Nam Logistics Forum 2025, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Da Nang City People's Committee over two days, November 28-29, 2025, in Da Nang City with the theme "Viet Nam Logistics - Rising into the New Era," clearly demonstrates the determination and strategic vision to make Viet Nam's logistics breakthrough, adapt strongly, and play a central role in enhancing the economy's competitiveness in the new development phase.
AGENDA
VIET NAM LOGISTICS FORUM 2025
Da Nang City, 28 - 29 November 2025
28 NOVEMBER 2025 (Friday) — FIELD TRIP
Gathering delegates
Moving to Tien Sa port
Survey at Tien Sa port
Moving from Tien Sa to Tam Ky
Working in Tam Ky
Moving from Tam Ky to Chu Lai
Lunch in Chu Lai
Visiting Chu Lai Industrial Park
Visiting Chu Lai Port
Moving from Chu Lai back to Da Nang
Arriving in Da Nang
Investment Promotion Conference on Free Trade Zone and Logistics Infrastructure in Da Nang
Da Nang City Administrative Center No 24 Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang City
Delegate registration
Introduction of delegates
Opening remarks
Leader of Da Nang People’s Committee
Welcome speech
Leader of the Agency for Foreign Trade (Ministry of Industry and Trade)
Presentation: Special and breakthrough policies to attract investment into Da Nang Free Trade Zone
Leader of Da Nang Department of Industry and Trade
Presentation: Planning and investment attraction strategy for Lien Chieu Port and Chu Lai Airport expansion
Leader of Da Nang Department of Finance / Department of Construction
Presentation: Da Nang's advantages in logistics infrastructure investment, regional linkage, and connection to the East–West Economic Corridor
Mr. Pham Anh Tuan
General Director of Portcoast Port Design and Marine Engineering Consulting JSC
Discussion and Q&A session
- Chaired by:
- • Leader of Da Nang Department of Industry and Trade
- • Leader of the Agency for Foreign Trade (Ministry of Industry and Trade)
Closing remarks
Leader of Da Nang People’s Committee / Department of Industry and Trade
29 NOVEMBER 2025 (Saturday) — PLENARY SESSION: VIETNAM LOGISTICS – RISING INTO A NEW ERA
Ariyana Convention Centre Danang 107 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Danang City, Vietnam
Delegate registration
Introduction of delegates
Opening Speech
H.E Nguyen Hong Dien
Member of the CPV Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade
Welcome Speech
H.E Le Ngoc Quang
Member of the CPV Central Committee, Party Secretary of the Da Nang City
Presentation 1: Vietnam Logistics: From Strategy to Breakthrough Opportunities
Mr. Tran Thanh Hai
Deputy Director-General of Agency for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Trade
Presentation 2: Vietnamese Logistics Enterprises at the Turning Point of the Era
Mr. Dao Trong Khoa
Chairman of Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA)
Presentation 3: The Aspiration of Pioneering Enterprises to Bring Logistics to the Global Market
Mr. Vu Anh Tuan
Vice Executive Chairman, CNCTech Company
Award Ceremony: Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Industry and Trade for outstanding organizations and individuals in logistics development in 2025
Launch Ceremony of Associations:
- Da Nang Logistics Association
- Dong Nai Logistics Association
Handing Over Ceremony: Memoranda of Understanding between units
Coffee break
Presentation 4: Trends in Smart Logistics Development and Opportunities the Vietnamese Logistics Industry Needs to Seize
Dr. Thomas Sim
Chairman, International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)
Presentation 5: Promoting National Logistics through the Maritime Industry
Mr. Pham Quoc Long
Deputy General Director, Gemadept JSC
Chairman, Vietnam Ship Agents and Brokers Association (VISABA)
Directive speech
H.E Pham Minh Chinh
Member of the Political Bureau, Prime Minister
Closing remarks
H.E Nguyen Hong Dien
Member of the CPV Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade
Lunch
THEMATIC SESSION: UNLOCKING BREAKTHROUGH OPPORTUNITIES FOR CENTRAL VIETNAM LOGISTICS
Delegate registration
Opening remarks
Mr. Nguyen Anh Son
Director-General of Agency for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Trade
Presentation 1: The role of Da Nang in promoting regional connectivity and developing Central Vietnam logistics
Ms. Le Kim Phuong
Director of Da Nang Department of Industry and Trade
Presentation 2: Comprehensive initiation of the East-West Logistics Corridor, promoting connectivity and Vietnam-Laos economic cooperation
Mr. Dinh Xuan Khanh
Director of Tan Cang Logistics Services Center, Saigon Newport Corporation
Presentation 3: Completing the East-West Economic Corridor, promoting goods flow in the Central Vietnam region
Mr. Dinh Thanh Son
Deputy General Director of Viettel Post Corporation
Presentation 4: Cooperation among ASEAN countries in developing the East-West Economic Corridor
Mr. Tran Chi Dung
Member of the Executive Committee of Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA)
Coffee break
Panel discussion
Mr. Tran Thanh Hai - Deputy Director-General of Agency for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Trade (Moderator)
Mr. Do Xuan Quang - Deputy General Director of Vietjet Air JSC, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA)
Mr. Huynh Van Phap - Deputy General Director, Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thao - Logistics Director, Gemadept JSC
Mr. Duong Tien Lam - General Director of Asiatrans JSC
Mr. Sakhone Sakhone Philangam - President of Laos Freight Forwarders Association (LITFA)
Closing remarks
Mr. Nguyen Anh Son
Director-General of Agency for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Trade
