The press meeting announced the Việt Nam International Sourcing 2023. — Photo dangcongsan.vn

HCM CITY — Việt Nam International Sourcing 2023 with a series of events will take place in HCM City from September 13-15, aiming to support domestic firms to engage more deeply into global production and supply chains, heard a press conference in Hà Nội on Thursday.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the organiser of the event, many foreign supermarkets, distributors and retailers are making their shopping list for products from Vietnamese suppliers at the event, which is expected to connect foreign importers and domestic manufacturers and exporters.

Speaking at the event, Tạ Hoàng Linh, Director of the European-American Market Department under the MoIT said Việt Nam International Sourcing 2023 will include an export forum, workshops, trade exchange programmes, and the Việt Nam International Sourcing Expo 2023, which expects the participation of 300 businesses from different areas in the international supply chain.

This year, the event expects to welcome 8,000 visitors and 150 delegations from 30 countries and territories. It has received the greatest-ever interest from leading global companies.

Việt Nam International Sourcing 2023 is a reputable event that draws leading firms in various fields, including food, garment and textile, footwear, handbag, sportswear, home appliances, furniture, and supporting industries.

Đỗ Quốc Hùng, Deputy Director of the MoIT’s Asia-Africa Market Department, said that over the past time the department has worked closely with the European-American Market Department and HCM City to invite enterprises and distributors in Asian and African regions to participate in the event. Foreign enterprises have shown interest in Vietnamese goods such as agricultural, processed food, and forestry products, among others. — VNS