VIETNAM - PHILIPPINES TRADE & INVESTMENT PROMOTION FORUM 2026 & ASEAN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT (ABIS 2026)

High-Level International Summit ASEAN 2026

COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS OF VIETNAM - PHILIPPINES DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS & CELEBRATING THE ASEAN 2026 CHAIRMANSHIP

Gathering over 2,000 international delegates, direct B2B matching sessions, high-level engagements at ABIS 2026, and honoring leading enterprises at the ASEAN Top Brand Awards 2026 in Manila.

The year 2026 marks a historic milestone: the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Philippines (1976 – 2026) and the 31st Anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN. Concurrently, the Republic of the Philippines assumes the rotating ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026 and hosts regional high-level activities, prominently including the 48th & 49th ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS 2026).

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Regional Scale

2,000 - 3,000 delegates including Heads of State, Ministers, and over 1,000 global top corporations.

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Premier B2B Matching

Direct networking with Vietnam Trade Office, Philippines business associations, and multinational commercial partners.

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ASEAN Awards 2026

Honoring reputable brands, outstanding leaders, and signing strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

📜 Sponsoring & Co-Organizing Entities

VAFIE

Vietnam Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) Sponsoring and Coordinating Body under Official Letter No. 79/VAFIE signed August 01, 2026.

TTĐ

Vietnam Times Magazine — Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Official Media Sponsor under Official Letter No. 57/CV-TCTĐ dated September 15, 2026.

IQD

Institute for Enterprise Quality Evaluation & Human Resource Development Co-Organizing Entity under Official Letter No. 09/IQD-2026 dated July 05, 2026.

🏅 Recognition Categories at ASEAN Awards 2026

★ ASEAN Top Brand Award 2026

★ ASEAN Excellent Enterprise 2026

★ ASEAN Green Brand Award 2026

★ ASEAN Quality Products and Services 2026

★ ASEAN Outstanding Leader / Entrepreneur 2026

Golden International Integration Opportunity

The Organizing Committee cordially presents the program details to business leaders, executives, and trade associations for trade connectivity, investment cooperation, and regional brand elevation.

Forum Agenda

Day 0 10/11/2026

Delegation Assembly & Departure to Manila

Highlights: Hanoi (HAN) & HCMC (SGN) ➔ Manila (MNL)

• Hanoi Delegation (21:30): Gather at Noi Bai International Airport (T2), boarding flight VN 647 (00:20 - 04:20 Nov 11).
• HCMC Delegation (20:30): Gather at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, boarding flight VN 648 (23:25 - 03:00 Nov 11).
• Note: Passport validity must exceed 6 months upon departure.

Day 1 11/11/2026

Arrival in Manila, Cultural Survey & Hotel Check-in

Highlights: Manila Airport — Intramuros — 4-Star International Hotel

• 05:00: Arrival at Manila Airport, immigration clearance, breakfast, and cultural city survey.
• Landmark visits: Rizal Park (Luneta), Historic Walled City Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila Museum, San Agustin Church.
• 11:00 - 14:00: Lunch and hotel check-in at a 4-star International Hotel in Manila for rest.
• 18:00 - 20:00: Dinner and free exploration of Manila Chinatown (dining, shopping, night atmosphere).

Day 2 12/11/2026

Vietnam - Philippines Trade Promotion Forum & ASEAN Awards 2026

Highlights: 5-Star International Hotel in Manila — Plenary Day

• 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at hotel. Market exploration sessions.
• 11:00 - 12:00: Lunch.
• 13:00 - 14:00: Delegate reception, showcasing Vietnamese, Philippine, and ASEAN products.
• 14:00 - 14:30 (Session 1): Opening Ceremony with addresses from VAFIE Leaders, Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines, and Philippine Organization Representatives.
• 14:30 - 16:20 (Session 2): Thematic Forum 'Sustainable Development in the Era of ASEAN Integration', direct bilateral B2B matching.
• 16:20 - 18:00 (Session 3): ASEAN TOP BRAND AWARDS 2026 RECOGNITION CEREMONY, MOU signing, and official photo session.
• 18:00 - 19:00: Grand Gala Dinner and international networking.

Day 3 13/11/2026

ASEAN Business & Investment Summit (ABIS) 2026 OR Villa Escudero Tour

Highlights: Two flexible program options

• OPTION I (ABIS Summit Delegates): 06:30 breakfast; 07:00 reception; 08:00 - 11:00 Opening of ASEAN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT (ABIS) 2026 addressed by ASEAN Heads of State; 11:00 lunch.
• OPTION II (Villa Escudero Survey): Cultural eco-survey at Villa Escudero Plantation Resort (established 1880 in Laguna). Traditional cart ride, bamboo rafting on Lake Labasin, and authentic Filipino lunch by Labasin Waterfalls.
• 17:00 - 18:00: Dinner at restaurant and overnight in Manila.

Day 4 14/11/2026

Departure from Manila & Return to Vietnam

Highlights: Manila Airport ➔ Hanoi & HCMC

• 01:00: Transfer to Manila International Airport for departure procedures.
• Hanoi Flight: VN 646 (05:20 MNL - 07:35 HAN).
• HCMC Flight: VN 649 (04:00 MNL - 05:40 SGN).
• Conclusion of the fruitful trade and investment promotion mission.

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