ASEAN BAC Vietnam will play a role in enhancing co-operation between Vietnamese business circles and those from other countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said Tran Thien Cuong, Head of the VCCI International Relations Department.

The Council will also play a critical role in supporting local businesses in the international economic integration process and the three-member steering committee of the ASEAN BAC Vietnam will be appointed by the Prime Minister, said Mr. Cuong.

Working regulations and an action plan of the Council will be announced by VCCI Vice President and ASEAN BAC Vietnam President Doan Duy Khuong at the opening ceremony.

ASEAN BAC, was established in 2001 in Brunei to encourage regional countries' participation in the making of policies relating to economic integration and to promote exchanges and co-operation between businesses from ASEAN countries.