The series of events “Connecting the international Supply Chain” (Vietnam International Sourcing 2023) took place in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City from September 13th to 15th, 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC).

The Department of Industry and Trade has designated the Europe-America Markets Division as the focal point to coordinate with the Asia-Africa Markets Division and related agencies and units in organizing implementation.

The purpose of the event is to effectively support enterprises in their efforts to become more involved in the global production and supply chain, adapt to the trend of greater international economic integration, and promote the connection between the two countries. Distribution channels, foreign importers with domestic manufacturing and export companies.

This is a series of events to implement the project “Promotion of Direct Participation of Vietnamese Enterprises in Overseas Distribution Networks by 2030” approved by the Prime Minister by Resolution No. 1415/QD-TTg of November 14, 2022.

Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023 includes conferences, seminars, trade connectivity activities and an exhibition on connecting international commodity supply chains – Viet Nam International Sourcing Expo 2023. The exhibition has a size of 8,000 m2 for 300 companies representing different sectors of the international supply chain.

The event took place against the background that in recent years Vietnam has strongly developed into a large global manufacturing center, capable of supplying the world market with a wide variety of products, be it in variety, competitive in price and with improved quality .

At the same time, following the pandemic and recent geopolitical and economic uncertainties, many companies and retail and wholesale distribution channels are intensifying their diversification strategies to ensure sustainable supply and have chosen Vietnam as a strategic location in their global supply chain.

The Europe-American Market Department (Ministry of Industry and Commerce) said that Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 is highly appreciated by professionals and companies for its professionalism and meticulous organization.

The companies selected to present importers, sales groups and international purchasing delegations are companies that have obtained international certificates and have high quality products in Vietnamese industry. You have strengths and are in demand with international distributors and retailers such as: Grocery, Textile, Shoes, Backpacks, Bags, Sporting and Picnic items, Appliances and Furniture, Supporting industries help…

Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 promises 8,000 visitors and transactions with 150 international delegations from 30 countries and territories. In particular, the organizers also worked with municipalities to send purchasing delegations to survey companies in some municipalities.

Notably, the series of events saw the unprecedented participation of more than 60 Vietnamese overseas trade offices/branch offices.

According to the implementation plan, trade offices and trade office branches have widely promoted Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 to importers, distribution channels and foreign business associations to invite international purchasing delegations. Economic participation in various forms, appropriate to the host country (direct communication). or electronically, through trade promotion channels, networking, etc.).

Under the leadership of the Europe-American Market Department and the Asia-Africa Market Department, overseas Vietnamese trade offices and branches have actively mobilized purchasing delegations, importers and dealers of the host countries to Vietnam, contacted them and invited them to participate in the above series of exhibitions and seminars.

According to the organizers, Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 also saw unprecedented interest from large companies worldwide. During the three days of Vietnam International Sourcing 2023, 10 seminars and business forums, useful trade relations will take place continuously with the presence of large companies: typical such as Aeon, Uniqlo (Japan); Walmart, Amazon, Boeing, AES (USA), Carrefour, Decathlon (France); Central Group (Thailand); Coppel (Mexico)…

In addition to the goal of export promotion, Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 also offers additional side activities to help companies improve their capacities and develop sustainably when entering the world market.

In preparation for the event, leading experts from Europe will conduct an online training for exhibitors on August 15, 2023 and a face-to-face consultation on September 12, 2023. Companies use the networking opportunities right before the start of the event.

Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 is not only an important export promotion and market development event, but also a meeting place for business learning and experience sharing.

The organizers expect that many commercial agreements and transactions will be successfully signed at the event. More business ideas will be proposed to the companies after forums, seminars, etc., so that Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023 will be a prestigious business meeting for companies and will help to provide goods and products. Vietnam is of great importance on the world market.