Bangkok--16 May--NextVIEW Group VIETNAM INVESTMENT SUMMIT STUDY TOUR, May 30th — 31st, 2008 In conjunction with ASIA TRADER & INVESTOR CONVENTION 2008 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY TOUR Vietnam today still remains as one of the three most attractive investment areas in Asia. With itseconomy still on the right track of development and the government of Vietnam making all effortsto stabilize the market, stock market activities are expected to increase with foreigners still buyinginto the market as domestic traders keep selling across board. The recent announcement byVietnam’s National Assembly to lower corporate income tax to 25 per cent from 28 per cent from2009 onwards will also help to create a favorable investment environment and provide moreincentives for investment opportunities to take root. In the first four months of this year, Vietnam’sforeign direct investment (FDI) reached US$7.2 billion, 53 per cent more than the same periodlast year. The increase in FDI investment is a positive signal for the country’s economy despiterecent challenges to the country’s economic growth targets. The Vietnam Investment Summit will be bringing together a group of international participantsconsisting of fund managers, private equity investors, high net worth investors, directors ofsecurities brokerage firms as well as senior executives of overseas stock exchanges from withinthe regions to Vietnam for an in-depth look at the Vietnam capital market, as well as its revenuegenerating possibilities. This summit provides a timely and strategic platform to convene investorsfrom across the entire Asia-Pacific region to discuss strategies, leverage opportunities andexplore potential cross-borders business partnerships. The study tour forms part of the framework for the Vietnam Investment Summit and is scheduledto take place on May 30th 2008. Held in conjunction with Vietnam’s Mega Investor event, AsiaTrader and Investor Convention @ Ho Chi Minh City (ATIC@HCMC), a collaboration betweenHOSE and NextVIEW Group, the tour offers first-hand exposure to the current investment climatein Vietnam, the opportunity to meet key industry players as well as to gain an insight into thevibrant economic sectors in Vietnam. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This is a strategic, informative and concise program designed for senior representatives orprofessionals with Financial Services Organizations such as Fund Management Houses,Securities Brokerage Firms, Securities Exchanges and other finance-related institutions. Thisincludes Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Asset Managers and operationalprofessionals. The group will also include high net worth Investors as well as invited foreignguests of the HOSE or NextView Group. In order to ensure maximum benefit for each delegate, participation is limited to a maximum of100 foreign delegates from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Korea.Participation is on a first-come-first-serve basis and potential delegates are encouraged to submitan early booking in order to avoid disappointment. PROGRAM OUTLINE Day 1 Friday, 30 May 20078.00 am Visit to HOSE with presentation from HOSE’s CEOVisit to Key Broking Houses with Q& A Session11.30 am Vietnam Investment Forum & Luncheon - Talk by Vietnam’s World Bank Head on “Overall Vietnamese Economic Outlook” - Talk by President of HCMC Investment Promotion Centre on “Investment Opportunities in Vietnam” - Talk by Property Company CEO on “Property Investment Opportunities in Vietnam Today”12.30 pm Networking Lunch2.30 pm Visit Property Projects and Vietnamese listed companies5.30 pm Free and Easy Day 2 Saturday, 31 May 2008 Planned Agenda (*content is subject to change)8.50 am Arrival of Guests of Honor8.55 am Opening Ceremony and Introduction by Mr Mark Laudi, Guest Emcee9.00 am Welcome Address by Mr Stephen Lai, CEO of NextVIEW Group9.10 am Keynote Address, Dr Tran Sac Sinh, CEO of Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange9.20 am Guest of Honor Address by Mdm Nguyen Thi Hong, Vice Chairman of the People Committee (invited)9.40 am Keynote Address by Mr Truong Trong Nghia, Director of Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (invited)10.00 am Plenary Discussion: Assessing Vietnam Investment Opportunities - Mr Tran Thanh Tam, CEO of VietFund Management (invited) - Mr Andy Ho, CEO of VinaCapital (invited) - Mr Dominic Scriven, Director of Dragon Capital (invited) - Mr Tran Duy Khanh, Prudential Fund Management (invited)10.30 am Networking and Refreshments11.00 am Address by Mr Nguyen Son, State Securities Commission: Policies onDeveloping Vietnam Stock Market (invited)11.15 am Plenary Discussion: The roles and operations of Fund Managements andsecurities companies - Mr Nguyen Ho Nam, CEO of Sacombank Securities (invited) - Mr Bui Viet, CEO of Dong A Securities (invited)11.40 am Session Ends and continuation with the Asia Trader & Investor ConventionProgram)6.30 pm Exclusive ATIC Appreciation and Networking Dinner, hosted by NextView Group and Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange * All Study Tour Participants will be given a 2-day VIP pass to ATIC@HCMC events (May 31- June 1) PLUS complimentary entry to paid ATIC Master Trading seminars subject to space availability. The ATIC eventfeatures 30+ Seminars/Panel Discussions by more than 20+ local and international financial experts. *The Organizers have identified people and organizations to be involved in the program. However, the Organizers reserve the right to amend the names of key people and organizations. Where facilitators and speakers are replaced, we will guarantee the credibility and quality of those involved. STUDY TOUR COSTS - USD 850 per person (excludes air travel, accommodation, insurance, transport and otherincidentals) USD 700 per person (sign up before Monday 12 May) USD 650 per person (for 2 or more delegates that sign up together) USD 500 per person (ATIC sponsors/Exhibitors) - Includes one Study Tour Luncheon on Friday 25 May and one Exclusive Networking &Dinner on Saturday, 31 May. SPECIAL TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE COSTS Our official travel management company is Heritage Travel & Tour Services Pte Ltd. Forspecial package rates for airfares, transfers, hotel accommodation and other travel requirements,please contact: General Manager, Ms Phoebe Teo Tel: 65-6733-9880 Fax: 65-6736-2088 Mobile:65- 9430-6800 Email: [email protected] APPLICATION PROCEDURE To participate in this exclusive and insightful study tour, please send an email with your contactdetails (email and mobile contact) to [email protected] or contact NextVIEW Offices inSingapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mumbai or Ho Chi Minh City.Please log on to www.thenextview.com for local contact addresses. Closing Statements About ATIC: “We saw that the ATIC is an event worth participating in. It was a platform for Asianinvestors and traders to learn about the latest products and services offered by local andinternational exchanges, brokerage firms, banks, asset management firms, informationservices and other financial service providers.…As our market is still a young one, visitingthe exhibition and attending workshops helped us learn from others. For example, wefound several software products suitable for securities companies in Viet Nam at themeeting. Furthermore, we were able to disseminate information about Viet Namthrough a seminar of our own”. Dr. Tran Dac Sinh, CEO of Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange “We appreciate NextVIEW’s initiative in organizing the Asian Trader and InvestorConvention (ATIC) in Ho Chi Minh City. ATIC has played an important part in promotingthe city’s economic development, especially in financial and stock markets”. Mdm Nguyen Thi Hong, Vice-Chairwoman, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee