HCM City (VNA) – A seminar on business connection between domestic and US-based Vietnamese entrepreneurs opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 9.
Jointly organised by Saigon Entrepreneur Magazine, Saigon Entrepreneurs Club, and the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV), the event also featured a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between business associations to enhance support for Vietnamese brands in the global market.
BAOOV Chairman Nguyen Hong Hue highlighted that the event brought together Vietnamese businesses from eight countries and territories both online and in person. This initiative aims to foster sustainable collaborations beyond networking, helping enterprises find long-term strategic partners in key markets.
Dr. Nguyen Manh Quyen, head of the Vietnamese Trade Office in Houston, Texas, emphasised the US as Vietnam's largest export market, urging businesses to adapt to shifting trade policies and leverage opportunities to boost competitiveness.
Dr. Huynh The Du from Indiana University advised Vietnamese enterprises to keep a close watch on US policies, saying despite growing US trade protections, Vietnam remains a vital trade partner, presenting both challenges and opportunities, particularly regarding tariffs and market access.
Chairwoman of the Overseas Vietnamese Committee of HCM City Vu Thi Huynh Mai noted that over 2.8 million Vietnamese abroad maintain ties with the city, with around 500 experts and intellectuals contributing directly to its growth.
The seminar and MoU signing marked a significant step in strengthening ties between domestic and overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs, Mai said.
Lu Nguyen Xuan Vu, President of the Saigon Entrepreneurs Club, said the event featured over 100 businesses and showcased diverse products for upcoming holidays. These initiatives aim to boost trade, expand cooperation, and highlight Vietnamese products on the global stage, fostering long-term partnerships./.
