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 on 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.

Viet Nam International Sourcing 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, Shoes, backpacks, bags, Sports and picnic goods, Household appliances and furniture, supporting industries support... The event promises to attract 8,000 visitors and transactions with 150 international delegations from 30 countries and territories. The organizing committee also coordinated with local Departments of Industry and Trade to send 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...).

This year's event will also record the unprecedented participation of large corporations around the world. During the 3 days of Vietnam International Sourcing 2023, 10 thematic seminars and business forums, useful 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 15, 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