Hanoi (VNA) – Twenty-seven companies were awarded certification as Vietnam’s outstanding suppliers in sectors including mechanical engineering, electronics and IT, textiles and footwear, food processing and other industries at a ceremony held in Hanoi on January 29.
The event, organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), drew more than 200 delegates representing ministries, localities, major corporations, supporting industries, leading suppliers, trade promotion organisations and the media.
Speaking at the ceremony, VCCI Chairman Ho Sy Hung said the programme was not only an occasion to honour exemplary suppliers but also carried strategic significance in implementing the Party and State’s major policies on building a strong Vietnamese business community with regional and global competitiveness.
Amid the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains, Vietnamese suppliers must move beyond the role of simple production links to become strategic partners with technological capability, innovation capacity and value-chain governance aligned with sustainable development, he stressed.
He said the VCCI’s Excellent Supplier programme is designed to identify and commend enterprises with strong business performance and help build a robust network of domestic suppliers capable of deeper participation in global value chains.
Hung praised the programme’s rigorous and objective selection process, carried out over months to shortlist winners from hundreds of interested applicants. The assessment criteria focused on three key pillars: operational capacity and production efficiency, technological capability and innovation, and value-chain governance and sustainable development, including supply chain participation, ESG standards and international certifications.
“The companies honoured today clearly demonstrate that Vietnamese enterprises can meet the stringent requirements of the global market,” Hung said.
A representative of TOMECO, one of the recognised firms, said the title of “Vietnam Excellent Supplier 2025” should not be seen as an end point but rather as motivation for continued improvement. The greatest value of the programme, the representative noted, lies in the self-review and serious evaluation process that helps businesses define long-term development paths based on operational excellence, innovation and sustainable value-chain management.
As part of the event, an exhibition area showcased products, solutions and capabilities of leading suppliers, facilitating direct connections between buyers and suppliers./.
