CARAVAN BUSINESS CONNECTION JOURNEY 2013

BUSINESS CONNECTION JOURNEY

From June 25 to 28, 2013, the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Entrepreneurs Association organized the 2nd Caravan program with the theme "Business Connection Journey" following the route from Ho Chi Minh City to Hau Giang - Ca Mau - Bac Lieu provinces.

As an annual activity organized by the Southern provinces' Business Associations, the Caravan program "Business Connection Journey" not only carries the noble mission of connecting, networking, and creating business opportunities among enterprises but also holds deep social significance through entrepreneurs standing together in the marketplace and sharing responsibility with the community through the most practical actions.

The trip gathered over 120 members including leaders and entrepreneurs from Business Associations, Industry Associations, Business Clubs under HUBA, leaders of relevant departments and agencies, and press agencies. Besides friendly exchanges and sharing among entrepreneurs about opportunities and potential investment cooperation, participants also experienced the exciting feeling of traveling through beautiful routes and exploring the scenic spots of the Mekong Delta region at the stops. Members of the caravan also joined hands to create a noble gesture by awarding scholarships to poor but studious students in the provinces of Ben Tre and Hau Giang.

Some main activities of the program

The delegation visited the "Mekong Delta Regional Industry and Trade Fair" – this fair is part of the 2013 National Trade Promotion Program under the direction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. It featured 400 booths showcasing industrial projects - essential consumer goods groups serving people's lives – food and foodstuffs – processed seafood – textiles – footwear – pharmaceuticals – cosmetics and detergents – ceramics – handicrafts – traditional village products...

The delegation attended the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the "Mekong Delta Regional Industry and Trade Fair," including images of the Caravan entering the ceremony area, as well as the ceremony awarding 100 scholarships to poor but studious students in Hau Giang.

The conference "Trade and Investment Promotion in the Mekong Delta" chaired by the Southwest Steering Committee.

The delegation visited Cape Ca Mau, considered the southernmost point on the mainland of Vietnam – a national coordinate landmark, enjoying the forest, sea, and admiring the vast natural sky and sea.