MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2024 – Jollibee has been recognized as the second fastest-growing restaurant brand in the world, according to the latest annual brand ranking report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation agency. Surging by an impressive 51% to USD 2.3 billion in brand value, Jollibee ascended from rank 20 to rank 17 in this year’s Global Restaurant Rankings.

The brand further solidified its position by achieving fifth place in the strongest restaurant brand category, elevating its rating from AA- to AAA. In addition, Jollibee is the only Philippine brand listed in the 2024 Top 25 Most Valuable Restaurant Brands and Top 10 Strongest Restaurant Brands.

“We thank our loyal customers for their love for Jollibee, allowing us to grow the brand further and reach more people in various parts of the world,” said Jollibee Group President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong. “Being ranked as the second fastest growing brand in the world validates the effective work of all the leaders and teams of Jollibee—past and present—whose commitment to the brand and its customers has helped drive the brand’s sustained growth over the years.”

Confidence in Jollibee’s Strategic Direction

Jollibee, the flagship global brand within the Jollibee Group’s extensive portfolio of 18 brands, originated in the Philippines in 1978. The brand has since grown to encompass 1,668 locations across 17 countries as of January 2024.

Richard Shin, Chief Financial Officer of Jollibee Group, expressed confidence in the brand’s strategic direction, stating, “This valuation from Brand Finance gives us confidence that we are on the right track in our strategic goals for the brand. Jollibee’s ability to resonate with consumers across diverse markets and cultures opens opportunities for further expansion and growth, enhancing the potential for better shareholder value to investors and franchisees.”

Jollibee’s Growth Momentum

Brand Finance’s latest report attributes Jollibee’s remarkable financial performance and sustained momentum to its robust expansion initiatives, particularly in international markets. Emphasizing a diverse menu of exceptionally tasty, high-quality, and affordable fare, the brand continues to captivate global audiences.

The Chief Marketing Officer of Jollibee Group, David Beal, emphasized, “Jollibee’s impressive brand value growth is a testament to the Jollibee Group’s expertise in building brands that are craved globally. Our growth is underpinned by delicious offerings, a compelling brand proposition, and a cohesive restaurant system that positions us for success across markets.”

To sustain its growth momentum, Jollibee remains steadfast in expanding its store network in key markets such as the United States and the Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia (EMEAA) region, while sustaining market leadership in the Philippines.

Strong Brand Love for Jollibee

The brand has recently marked a significant milestone by inaugurating its 100th store in North America, with the first customer lining up for 20 hours before the store opening.

The same passionate demonstration of brand love has been consistent across store openings in new markets, with massive crowds queuing for long hours—some camping out the night before or braving freezing temperatures—to be the first to taste Jollibee’s signature crispy and juicy fried chicken called Jolly Crispy Chicken in North America and Chickenjoy in the Philippines and other markets. This bestselling product has been voted a fan favorite across markets in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Other bestsellers that turn customers into loyal fans of Jollibee include the Chicken Sandwich, a crispy, juicy chicken breast fillet with umami mayo in a toasted brioche bun; and the Peach Mango Pie, made with peaches and Philippine mangoes tucked in a warm, light, and crispy crust.

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About Jollibee Group

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. Its mission is to serve great-tasting food and bring the joy of eating to everyone through its 18 brands with over 6,800 stores across 33 countries including the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, and Australia.

The Jollibee Group has eight wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); four franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines, and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee; and 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand. JFC also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States.

The Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 92% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. The Jollibee Group has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Recently, the Jollibee Group has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company that will own and operate Tiong Bahru Bakery and Common Man Coffee Roasters in the Philippines.

The Jollibee Group has launched its global sustainability agenda dubbed Joy for Tomorrow, which aims to strengthen the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices. The agenda centers on the key pillars of Food, People, and Planet, and consists of 10 focus areas namely: food safety, food quality, nutrition & transparency, employee welfare, farmers livelihood, community support, good governance, packaging & recycling, waste reduction, and energy & water efficiency. Each focus area sets goals and initiatives that contribute and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)).

The Jollibee Group was named the Philippines’ most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia’s Fab 50 Companies and among the World’s Best Employers and World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes. The company is also a two-time recipient of Gallup’s Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the only Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2024 – Some 200 primary school students from lower-income families in Singapore’s Central District have just completed their first hackathon, which took place in the third ‘My Digital Bootcamp’ series.

Under the guidance of sustainability experts, primary school kids between the ages of 9 and 12 identified relevant climate-related issues and designed solutions using IT skills and upcycled materials.

They were part of the more than 1,000 primary school students from lower-income backgrounds who participated in transformative two-day camps aimed at nurturing digital and soft skills.

Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, said Central Singapore has invested efforts in carefully curating high-quality programmes like these to bridge the digital gap that allow kids from lower income groups to be future-ready.

“In the spirit of lifelong learning, there is the pleasure and the pressure to continue to update skillsets. Given the importance of climate change, this is not a nice-to-do programme but a must-do programme,” she said.

This is one of the initiatives under Central Singapore CDC’s SkillsFuture Junior movement. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are equipped with relevant 21^st century skills. This movement complements the long-term national SkillsFuture efforts: To give Singaporeans from all walks of life the opportunity to develop skills relevant for the future.

UOB has donated $1.5 million across three seasons of ‘My Digital Bootcamp’, with $500,000 attributed to Season 3. In Season 3, over 30 employee volunteers from UOB also befriended the students, distributed participation kits and meals, and helped guide the students through their learning.

Mr Leonard Tan, Head of Group CSR, Group Strategic Communications and Brand, UOB said: “UOB is committed to supporting the social development of the communities that we operate in. We are proud to be a longstanding supporter of ‘My Digital Bootcamp’, a programme that helps to develop young minds and build their confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital world. It is a testament to UOB’s promise to do right by our community by equipping children with digital tools and skills and developing them to their full potential.”

This Hackathon event is a culmination of a year-long effort and students competed to develop solutions in four categories:

* Create a linguistic device
* Design smart homes for people with disabilities
* Create an AI device that helps in garbage disposal
* Design fun games to help those like refugees cope with difficult times

One of the trainer-mentors in the programme was Mohd Faisal bin Ali, who had been helping kids for nearly a decade. He has mentored primary and secondary school kids in similar programmes, especially in coaching students to understand climate change and get students to “think” about such solutions.

Commenting on the latest hackathon, he said: “The goal is to help these students incorporate AI to think and address practical challenges.

“I feel blessed to be able to mentor these students because most of them are fast learners. They can quickly understand issues and know how to execute what they have learned from the programme. They are definitely above-average students because they are inquisitive,” he said.

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2024 – DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, has appointed Tay Yi Ning as the new Head of Asia Pacific Innovation Centre in Singapore. In her role, Yi Ning plans to further advance the innovation center’s position to become a reference for futuristic logistics solutions and customer centricity. She also leads a team dedicated to driving innovation-focused customer engagements and fostering open and collaborative discussions among solutions providers and start-ups.

Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in facilitating connections between customers, business partners and solution providers. This enables the exploration of technology to be integrated into viable and scalable solutions for logistics operations. With nearly 20 years of customer relations expertise at DHL, Yi Ning brings with her a sound understanding of customers’ unique logistics challenges and industry insights from across the region.

“As a key logistics partner to some of the biggest companies in the world, we have a responsibility to constantly innovate and improve our logistics solutions to best meet our customers’ needs. Our innovation centers around the world are here to shape the future of logistics and support our customers to secure new opportunities,” said Eric Vargas, Head of Innovation Centers, Global and Europe. “Asia Pacific is a region that continues to surprise us in many ways as several markets have emerged as key players in the global innovation landscape. With Yi Ning’s extensive experience pioneering business solutions within the logistics sector on a regional scale, I am confident her expertise will help further position DHL as the innovative leader in the region.”

A familiar face to DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation (CSI), Yi Ning started her career at DHL Group in 2008 in the technology business development team of DHL Global Forwarding. In 2015, she moved to the DHL CSI team as Regional Customer Director for the technology sector and supported highly strategic customers, where she remained until she assumed her latest role.

“These are exciting times as we see more companies interested in innovative solutions that could help perform tasks efficiently and effectively. Our aim at the DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Center is to generate new ideas using smart logistics solutions that meet our customers’ pain points and address today’s global challenges,” said Yi Ning Tay, Head of Asia Pacific Innovation Center, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation. “I am thrilled to lead the passionate and talented team, which does tremendous work. Together with our customers and partners, we commit to continuously enhancing our platform to drive logistics innovation in Asia Pacific.”

Launched in 2015, the DHL Innovation Center in Singapore is the company’s first in the Asia Pacific region. It is home to key innovative solutions that revolutionize the future of logistics, catering to a wide variety of customers’ needs. Tailored workshops and custom tours are also offered at the innovation center for customers, partners and thought leaders to share their expertise and explore the latest logistics trends. Across the globe, DHL has three other innovation centers in Troisdorf, Germany; Chicago, USA; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.​

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81.8 billion euros in 2023. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2024 – Poddster, a pioneering network of video podcast production studios that empower the podcasting community, has established its Asian headquarters in Singapore as the company embarks on its international expansion.

The Poddster location at Frontech Center in Bukit Merah is the company’s first to open outside of Dubai. The state-of-the-art 4,000 square-foot venue includes four large professional studios and an expansive community space for events and workshops that will more closely connect the podcasting community in Singapore.

Co-founded by serial entrepreneur Vuk Zlatarov in April 2022, Poddster aims to democratise high-quality podcast production by offering an end-to-end modern and tech-enabled recording experience for anyone with a great idea.

“Our vision is to build a network of hubs that gather some of the most inspiring figures, enabling them to learn from each other and grow together through a transformative podcasting experience,” said Zlatarov, who founded Poddster two years after launching his own podcast, The Change Officer, in 2020. “Strategically, it is vital for us to bring Poddster to Singapore. It has long been a premier destination for international organisations, and is a focal point for influential figures and commercial ventures across Asia Pacific.”

The opening of Poddster in Singapore comes at an opportune time, as the podcast industry in Singapore and the wider APAC region is expanding rapidly. Listening to podcasts is becoming increasingly popular, and statistics show the number of daily and weekly podcast listeners has increased by 53 percent over the last year. On average, listeners tune in to three to five podcasts a week – and over 90 percent of listeners in Singapore reportedly take action after listening to a podcast advert.

“Singapore represents a really exciting market for us,” said Poddster’s Co-founder and Asia Pacific CEO, Borko Kovacevic. “As podcasts grow in popularity, the demand is definitely there for professional podcasting studios like Poddster that prioritise consistent service quality.”

With podcast listeners globally projected to rise to over 504 million listeners in 2024, according to YouGov, Poddster is set to continue its global expansion, with plans to open in Australia, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia by 2025.

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About Poddster

Co-founded by serial entrepreneur Vuk Zlatarov in April 2022, Poddster is a pioneering network of video podcast production studios and Dubai’s first podcasting community. The company aims to democratise high quality podcast production, empowering individuals and businesses to document their knowledge and stories and experience the transformational power of podcasts. Poddster has three studios in Dubai plus new locations opening in Singapore and beyond. With more than 500 podcasts and 1000 active creators, Poddster continues to set standards and drive the podcast industry forward, cementing its position as the preferred choice for anyone looking to start or grow their show. Poddster partners include Anghami, Podeo, Canon, and Shure, with the company committed to expanding its ecosystem further.

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Transforming Corporate Gatherings into Unforgettable Experiences with Professional Event Planning Expertise

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2024 – FUNCO Private Limited, a distinguished event and party planning company in Singapore, is proud to announce the expansion of its services to cater specifically to corporate events, including road shows, dinner and dance events and IT shows. This initiative is set to redefine corporate event planning, offering a blend of creativity, precision, and innovation.

“We at FUNCO are thrilled to expand our services to meet our corporate client’s evolving needs. Our goal is not just hosting events but crafting unforgettable experiences that truly reflect our clients’ brands. With our experience and portfolio hosting hundreds of events, we’re ready to transform any gathering into something spectacular and memorable,” said Joshua Lua, Founder at FUNCO Private Limited.

FUNCO’s expanded service portfolio now includes the intricate planning and execution of high-profile product/media launch events, where every detail from lighting to sound is crucial. Complemented by FUNCO’s reliable audio-visual equipment rental services, they want to create an immersive environment that captivates and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

For road shows and IT exhibitions, FUNCO brings a dynamic approach, ensuring each event is a showcase of products and an engaging experience for attendees. Their expertise in audio-visual technology and creative event design transforms these events into interactive and memorable platforms for brand promotion and product demonstrations.

Meanwhile, the dinner and dance events planned by FUNCO are a blend of elegance and excitement. They understand the importance of these events in corporate culture and go above and beyond to create evenings filled with fine dining, entertainment, and a festive atmosphere, all tailored to the client’s theme and objectives. With FUNCO, every corporate event becomes an extraordinary experience that resonates with the brand and its audience.
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FunCo Private Limited

FUNCO Private Limited, a prominent event and party planning company in Singapore, specialises in creating unforgettable experiences for both corporate and private events. Offering a one-stop solution, their services range from live food stations and arcade games to balloon decorations and carnival rides. Driven by a team of passionate professionals, FUNCO is committed to delivering personalised and innovative event solutions, ensuring every detail is meticulously handled for a successful and stress-free celebration.

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2024 – V Medical Aesthetics Group has extended its services to its newest weight management arm in Singapore, known as “V Aesthetics Body Slim”. Following its rapid business growth that led to an expansion to 16 laser clinics islandwide and over 45,000 patients treated since its inception in 2020, the largest aesthetic group in Singapore* shifted its focus from tackling face and skin issues to addressing unwanted weight gain. Through the new body slim arm, V Aesthetics hopes to influence the conversations over weight management treatments and approach them in a painless, non-invasive manner.

V Aesthetics’ new weight management arm will feature a 3-in-1, non-surgical slimming treatment that aims to assist with fat melting, body contouring, and muscle toning. With tailored treatments that work to target trouble areas like cellulite and belly fat, patients can potentially make progress on their weight loss goals through V Aesthetics Body Slim’s services, supporting their well-being without having to go under the knife.

Expansion to a New Brand – Changing The Conversation Around Weight Loss Treatments

Dr Ian Tan, founder and lead Aesthetic Doctor for V Aesthetics Body Slim, believes that non-invasive weight management treatments will possibly alter the landscape of weight loss solutions.

“These treatments mark a transformative shift in how we perceive and approach body contouring and weight management. The introduction of newer [non-invasive] techniques and technologies has opened the floor for healthier and safer weight loss treatments that remove the need for surgical procedures.”

Designed with the individual’s well-being in mind, V Aesthetics Body Slim’s weight management treatments are conducted over several sessions, each tailored to the client’s unique physiological needs and weight loss goals.

“We believe this shift will normalise weight-related treatments and create a space for the community to tackle weight issues in the healthiest way possible,” said Dr Tan.

Creating a Safe Space to Tackle Rising Weight Gain Among Singaporeans

This move to break into the weight management market comes in response to the country’s growing concerns over weight gain and painless weight loss avenues. Currently, 28.8 per cent of Singapore adults are found to be overweight, signalling a broader health issue that is drawing attention to a change in lifestyle habits across the population.

Tackling weight concerns effectively will require a collaborative effort from the nation to eliminate the stigma associated with it. In the space of body image perception and self-confidence, a concerning 17 per cent of Singaporeans aged 16 and above are found to be at risk of body image anxiety (BIA) and body dysmorphic disorder. An unhealthy perception surrounding weight gain and body shape can lead to dangerous weight management practices, such as starvation and the use of slimming pills.

In response to the growing need for sustainable weight management solutions is the development of non-invasive treatments that address concerns such as water retention and cellulite more healthily, i.e. without going under the knife.

These treatments, designed with the individual’s well-being in mind, are conducted over several sessions, each tailored to the client’s unique physiological needs and weight loss goals. By leveraging non-invasive techniques with well-paced treatment frequencies, patients stand a better chance at getting slow but eventual results, where their bodies can gradually and healthily adapt to the weight loss process.

V Medical Aesthetics Group hopes that a holistic wellness approach to one’s skin and body can make greater strides to manage their weight gain issues and slow down the climb in obesity.

2 New V Body Slim Flagship Stores at Plaza Singapura, Orchard and Royal Square Medical Centre, Novena

The body slimming clinic features its 3-in-1 non-surgical V Slim treatment, utilising weight management technologies such as low-level laser, radio frequency and amplitude-modulated middle frequency (AMF) to potentially break down fats, tone muscles, and boost metabolism.

With more non-invasive weight management solutions being introduced, patients experiencing obesity will be able to find more accessible solutions in clinics islandwide.

Until then, Singaporeans looking to explore a sustainable weight loss avenue may visit V Aesthetics Body Slim at their flagship stores at:
– Plaza Singapore, 68 Orchard Rd, #04-42 Plaza Singapura (Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
– Royal Square Medical Centre, 101 Irrawaddy Road #11 – 01/02 (Novena MRT)

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V Aesthetics Body Slim

With significant growth since 2023, V Aesthetics Body Slim is born of Singapore’s largest aesthetic group, with a commitment to providing safe weight management solutions. Dr Ian Tan, founder and proponent of evidence-based aesthetic treatments, leads his team of over 80 doctor-trained professionals and 23 medical aesthetic clinics to provide customers with aesthetic services

Cooperation for Sustainable Development

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2024 – First established in 1991, Vietnam International Trade Fair (VIETNAM EXPO) is the longest-standing annual trade promotion event in Vietnam. VIETNAM EXPO is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, directed by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), and organized by VINEXAD JSC. Being trusted by local enterprises and international trade promotion organizations as a destination to showcase their products and explore opportunities for business expansion and investment in the Vietnamese market, VIETNAM EXPO has gradually asserted its role and influence over the past 30 years.

Maintaining a peak exhibition scale

In 2024, The 33rd Vietnam International Trade Fair (VIETNAM EXPO 2024) will take place from April 3^rd to April 6^th at Hanoi International Exhibition Center (I.C.E), 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. It will feature more than 480 enterprises from 16 countries and territories presenting in 550 booths, the fair focuses on introducing five main categories: (1) Vietnam Export and Investment Promotion Pavilions; (2) National Pavilions; (3) Electronics, Machinery, and Supporting Industries; (4) Digital Technology and E-commerce; (5) Food and Beverage.

A networking hub for an array of domestic and international businesses

This year, at VIETNAM EXPO, among the 16 participating countries and territories, there are 4 major national pavilions from China, India, South Korea, and the Russian Federation, which demonstrates the appeal of the Vietnamese market in attracting investment and fostering sustainable foreign trade cooperation.

• India: Following the robust and noticeable progress of the Vietnam-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023, the India Pavilion led by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) will officially participate in VIETNAM EXPO. This sets the foundation for cooperation and experience exchange between the business communities of both countries in 2024 and beyond.
• South Korea: VIETNAM EXPO 2024 will celebrate the 25^th consecutive year chosen as a flagship event to promote economic, commercial, and investment activities by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). This will continue to be a bridge to expand bilateral cooperation, especially in 2024 – the second year of implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and South Korea.
• The Russian Federation: In the context of preparing to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation, many leading enterprises from Moscow, who are interested in exploring the Southeast Asian markets in general and seeking opportunities to develop business relationships with Vietnamese partners in particular, will gather at VIETNAM EXPO 2024.
• China: Continuing to affirm its role as Vietnam’s largest trading partner and the second-largest export market, the China Pavilion with over 100 booths will exhibit industrial machinery and equipment from major cities and provinces such as Fujian and Guangdong. To deepen the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, this pavilion is expected to bring more opportunities for technology transfer and offer greater flexibility in investment cooperation.

In addition, to provide useful market information and support businesses to penetrate the market, the “Invest in Vietnam” Pavilion continues its mission to foster the development of key industries closely aligned with the economic development direction of provinces, cities, and key industrial zones across the country.

At VIETNAM EXPO 2024, the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) remains the highlight of the show, continuing to promote the strengths, potentials, and investment policies of the city; present export products and capacity of Hanoi enterprises; and develop business connections with domestic distributors as well as foreign importers in supporting industries, electrical equipment, and food industry.

Enhancing the promotion of Vietnamese Brands, approaching new export markets

Thanks to the enthusiastic support and response from local investment, trade, and tourism promotion centers, high-quality export products and OCOP products are introduced to consumers nationwide and abroad through many fair editions. These products from Vietnamese enterprises have been well received by most of the participants not only for the quality but also for the carefully cultivated brand image. In 2024, the Vietnam Exports Zone at VIETNAM EXPO welcomes the participation of nearly 50 companies from 23 cities and provinces of Vietnam, including Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Bac Ninh, Ben Tre, Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Dong Thap, Hanoi, Ha Tinh, Hai Duong, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Long An, Nghe An, Nha Trang, Ninh Binh, Phan Thiet, Quang Binh, Quang Ninh, Quang Nam, Thanh Hoa, Tien Giang, Thai Nguyen, Son La, Yen Bai.

Seminars, forums as bright spots at VIETNAM EXPO 2024

Besides showing the diversity of exhibiting categories and the quality of exhibitors’ products and services, VIETNAM EXPO 2024 also focuses on creating supply-demand connections through many activities, specialized seminars, and high-level forums with various discussion sessions and topics. To maximize efficiency and productivity during the four-day exhibition, this year’s event is scheduled with the prominent side activities as follows:

• Wednesday (April 3^rd): Program “The investment promotion training for Vietnam’s provinces and industrial parks”, co-organized by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE).
• Thursday (April 4^th): Seminar “Extended Producer Responsibility: form Policy to Implementation” in collaboration with Viet Nam News in the morning, and Seminar “Identification of waste and improvement methods in production” in collaboration with the Hanoi Association of Main Industrial Products (HAMI).
• Friday (April 5^th): Seminar “Solutions to improve productivity and quality for business success and elevate Vietnamese brands in the global supply chain.” in collaboration with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and then seminar “Global Process Automation Market & BPA Solutions” with WBSys Co., Ltd.

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About VIETNAM EXPO 2024

The grand opening ceremony of the Fair will officially kick off at 9 AM on April 3^rd under the host of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam with the active participation of leaders from related ministries and governmental departments, representatives from diplomatic and consular missions in Vietnam, representatives from industry associations, exhibitors and mass media agencies.

The 33^rd Vietnam International Trade Fair – VIETNAM EXPO 2024 will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM from April 3^rd to April 6^th at the Hanoi International Exhibition Center (I.C.E – 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi), expecting to welcome more than 20,000 visitors to participate and work at the fair.

The show schedule and details will be posted on the official website: https://vietnamexpo.com.vn/ or fanpage: Vietnam Expo in Hanoi.