This event gathered Lord Peter Mandelson – former UK Government First Secretary, European Commissioner and currently Chairman of the consultancy Global Counsel – and top business managers for a discussion on the overall impact of a potential UK withdrawal from the European Union, related expectations from the markets, and possible consequences for Vietnam.
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) – in collaboration with the British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) – hosted the Global Leaders Dialogue on The Global Implications of Brexit. This event gathered Lord Peter Mandelson – former UK Government First Secretary, European Commissioner and currently Chairman of the consultancy Global Counsel – and top business managers, for a discussion on the overall impact of a potential UK withdrawal from the European Union, related expectations from the markets, and possible consequences for Vietnam.
Lord Peter Mandelson is a leading global voice on political and economic affairs, with an extensive and comprehensive career in British politics, having been a European Trade Commissioner between 2004 and 2008. He talked about the road to the results in the Brexit referendum in June 2016, the political dynamics that have taken place in Europe since then, and how he felt that an EU of peace and prosperity was taken for granted in the UK. Lord Mandelson also focused on what Brexit means for business in Asia, remaining confident that London’s central role in European financial markets will not be replaced by any other European city in the short-term.
At this event, Lord Mandelson interacted with several Vietnam-based business representatives. Among them, Mr. Tom Vaizey, Legal Counsel of Dragon Capital, an experienced legal professional with a vast business background in Asia, spoke about how the UK can remain in the game despite Brexit. Mr. Vaizey also discussed possible alternatives to minimize the impact of this development on business and in the finance industry.
Although the consequences of a likely British withdrawal from the EU are not yet known, this EuroCham Global Leaders Dialogue was a unique opportunity to understand what may happen in the future, hearing it directly from one the world’s most reputable voices on the matter, and from Vietnam-based business leaders with a deep knowledge of the UK, the EU, and Vietnam.