It is a great honor for me to deliver, on behalf or the Asian Development Bank, a keynote speech at
this very important forum. I would like to first congratulate the Government of the Socialist Republic
of Viet Nam, in particular its Ministry of Planning and Investment for the excellent arrangements for
this seminar and for their hospitality. I trust all the participants are enjoying your stay in Viet Nam. I
also would like to thank the Governments of Japan and the Republic of Korea for supporting the
organization of this seminar, and also would like to recognize the great efforts of OECD colleagues
who have worked very hard to prepare for this seminar, particularly in conceptualizing its
substance.