To effectively support businesses in their efforts to participate more deeply in the global production and supply chain, adapt to the trend of increasingly deep international economic integration, as well as promote connections between channels. distributors, foreign importers with domestic manufacturing and exporting enterprises, the Ministry of Industry and Trade presides over the organization of the event series "Connecting the international supply chain of goods" (Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023) from September 1, 2023. September 13-15, 2023 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), City. Ho Chi Minh.

The series of events is an activity to actively implement the Project "Promoting Vietnamese enterprises to directly participate in foreign distribution networks until 2030", approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 1415/QD -TTg, November 14, 2022. The Ministry of Industry and Trade assigned the European - American Market Department to be the focal point to coordinate with the Asian - African Market Department and relevant agencies and units to implement organizational work.

The series of events includes conferences, seminars, trade connection activities and the International Goods Supply Chain Connection Exhibition - Viet Nam International Sourcing Expo 2023. Exhibition with a scale of 8,000 m2 for 300 businesses , representing different sectors in the international supply chain, will be deployed at the same time at SECC, organized by professional exhibition company ADPEX, under the direction of the European - American Market Department. , Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The event took place in the context that in recent years, Vietnam has been transforming strongly to become a major global manufacturing center with the ability to supply the world market with many diverse and abundant products. Rich in variety, competitive in price and with ever-improving quality. At the same time, after the pandemic and recent geopolitical-economic instability, many corporations and retail/wholesale distribution channels are promoting diversification strategies, ensuring sustainable and selected supply. choose Vietnam as a strategic location in their global supply chain.

Viet Nam International Sourcing Expo 2023 is highly appreciated by experts and businesses for its professionalism and meticulousness in organization. The businesses selected to introduce to importers, distribution groups and international purchasing groups are all businesses that have achieved international certificates and have high quality products in Vietnamese industries. has strengths and needs international distributors and retailers such as: Food, textiles, footwear, backpacks, bags, sports and picnic goods, household appliances and furniture, supporting industries support... The event promises to attract 8,000 visitors and transactions with 200 international delegations from 30 countries and territories. The organizing committee also coordinated with localities and the Department of Industry and Trade to bring purchasing teams to survey businesses in some localities.

In particular, the series of events recorded the unprecedented participation of more than 60 Vietnamese Trade Offices/branches abroad. According to the implementation plan, Trade Departments and Trade Office branches have widely promoted Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 to importers, distribution channels, and foreign business associations to invite international purchasing delegations. International organizations participate in a variety of forms appropriate to the host country (direct or electronic communication, through trade promotion channels, networking...). Under the direction of the European - American Market Department and the Asia - African Market Department, Vietnam Trade Offices and branches abroad have proactively and actively searched, contacted and worked mobilize and invite purchasing delegations, import enterprises, and distribution enterprises from the host country to Vietnam to participate in the series of exhibition and seminar activities mentioned above.

This year's event also recorded unprecedented participation from large corporations around the world. During the three days of Vietnam International Sourcing 2023, 10 thematic seminars and useful business forums and trade connections will be held throughout, with the participation of large corporations: typical such as Aeon, Uniqlo (Japan); Walmart, Amazon, Boeing, AES (USA); Carrefour, Decathlon (France); Central Group (Thailand); Coppel (Mexico)…

In addition to aiming to promote exports, Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023 also has additional sideline activities to support businesses in improving their capacity and developing sustainably when entering the global market. Leading experts from Europe will have an online training session for businesses attending the exhibition on August 17, 2023 and direct consulting activities at SECC on September 12, 2023 to prepare for the exhibition. Equip businesses to make the most of networking opportunities right before the event begins.

Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023 is not only an event to promote exports and develop important markets, but also a place for businesses to meet, learn and exchange experiences.

The organizers hope that many agreements and commercial transactions will be successfully signed at the event, and that attendees will meet many partners and customers and have more business ideas suggested later. Forums, seminars... so that Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023 becomes a prestigious business meeting place for businesses, contributing to bringing Vietnamese goods and products to reach the global market./.

Minh Toan