Invitation to join the Sourcing Vietnam Expo 2023

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Dear Canada business friends,

The Trade Office of Vietnam Embassy in Canada (VTO) is pleased to invite you to join the Business Mission to attend the Sourcing Vietnam Trade Show, which will be held in Hochiminh City, Vietnam from Sep 13 to 15, 2023. Sourcing Vietnam Expo is a must-attend event for industry professionals associated with buying and global sourcing of Textile-Leather, Processed Foods and Innovative Food Products, Household Goods, Furniture and Home. The event is proudly supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam to enhance the international supply chain resilience; to support the sourcing diversification needs and to support Vietnamese enterprises to participate more deeply in the global production.

The event, includes of a series of workshop, seminars, business matching activities, is a premier sourcing fair in Viet Nam, bringing together the leading manufacturers and exporters in the country with 300 booths showcasing over 5,000 export-qualified products.

WHY YOU SHOULD SOURCING FROM VIET NAM
Over the years, Viet Nam has emerged as one of Asia’s most reliable suppliers of processed foods; garments, textiles, fashion accessories; shoes, bags and luggage; sports and outdoors; household goods, and home decor products:

1.     Agricultural products and innovative processed foods

Viet Nam is not only a leading global exporter of agricultural products, including rice, coffee, pepper, and cashew nuts, vegetables, fishery products, among others, with export turnover reached $33,6 billion USD in 2022. The abundant raw materials, the adoption of advancements in science and technology, as well as government policies that promote sustainable agriculture have enabled the food processing industry to build its competitiveness, enhance product quality and meet the new rising demands of international consumers (vegan food, ready-to-use food, frozen food, Halal food, nutrition food and drink, herbal and infusion tea, alternative proteins/plant based food…)

2.     Garments & Textiles, Shoes & Leather, Fashion Accessories

Viet Nam has emerged as a significant player in the world’s garments & textiles, shoes & leather value chain, with its products finding a market in over 180 countries and territories worldwide. In 2022, the country exported a total of $37.6 billion worth of apparel and textiles, $23.9 billion USD of shoes and leather, and $4.1 billion USD of fashion accessories.

Viet Nam’s success can be attributed to its commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices, which have helped the country transition towards a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible approach to production. This shift has positioned Vietnam for continued strong growth, with the potential to become one of the leading production centers in world’s in the fashion industry and further enhance its reputation as a reliable and innovative player in the global value chain.

3.     Sports and Outdoors

Viet Nam’s sports and outdoors products sector is rapidly expanding and has become one of the fastest-growing areas for the country’s exports. In 2022, exports of sports equipment and accessories alone reached $4.2 billion USD, representing a remarkable increase of 45%.

As the demand for sports and outdoors products continues to grow globally, the relatively young industry is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend and emerge as a significant player in the global market.

4.     Household Goods and Home Decor

Viet Nam has a strong export industry for household products, including furniture, home decor, kitchenware, plasticsware, glassware, and more. In 2022, Vietnam’s export revenue for furniture alone was estimated to exceed $16 billion USD.

With over 10,000 enterprises and a skilled workforce, Vietnam’s household products industry is well-established and can produce a vast array of high-quality goods. The focus on quality and innovation has enabled Vietnam to emerge as a significant player in the global household products market, attracting a growing number of customers sourcing for high-quality, competitively-priced products.

PARTICIPATING BENEFITS
·       The Exhibition will be an exclusive opportunity for visitors to meet with qualified manufacturers & exporters

·       Identify reliable potential suppliers and sustainable sourcing partners to form long-term strategic partnerships

·       Free Business Matching with 200 leading Vietnamese companies

·       Source high-quality and innovative made-from-Viet Nam products

·       Free arrangement for factory visits

·       A series of of workshop, seminars to be organized in 3 full days along with the exhibition will create practical experience to all visitors to learn more about the Vietnamese market and keep you updated on Viet Nam’s industry trends and governement trade legislations

·       The Exhibition helps Vietnamese suppliers with manufacturing capabilities to have face to face meetings with international buyers, enabling them to explore new business ideas and expand their opportunities for global exportation.

·       The Exhibition will provide an exclusive opportunity for Vietnamese exporters to have free consulting services from the international sourcing experts

FUNDING SUPPORTS:

The buyer delegations participating in Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023 will receive supports from the Organizer, as follows:

  1. Free support for visa procedure
  2. Free airport transfers (arrival and departure);
  3. Free local transportation from hotels to Expo venue (hotels list provided by the Organizer)
  4. Free welcome Gala Dinner (expected to be chaired by leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade) and free networking cocktail with leading Vietnamese export enterprises.
  5. Special promotion code from SM Green Taxi for transportation purposes in Ho Chi Minh City.
  6. Free accommodation at a 3 star hotel for the head of the delegation for 03 nights (Sept. 12-14th)
  7. Preferential rate for booking at hotels list indicated by the Organizer for member of buyer delegation.
  8. Free assistance in B2B connections ( B2B arrangement, B2B venue, B2B interpretation, …).
  9. Free admission to all of 10 seminars/conferences of the event
  10. Free factory visits at request. The delegations need to register with the Organizer before August 15, 2023.
  11. Support to arrange meetings with relevant State agencies/associations in foreign trade, standard regulation, property rights, e-commerce intermediaries, logistics and freights forwarders…
  12. Post-event follow up support.

To apply for this opportunity, please fill the registration form (attached) and send us by 20th June 2023.

For more information on Business Mission to Vietnam, please visit website: http://www.en.vietnamsourcingexpo.vn and contact:

Dr Quynh TRAN, Head of Vietnam Trade Office in Canada, Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam Embassy, email: quynhtt@moit.gov.vn or ca@moit.gov.vn

Vietnam Trade Office in Canada

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