Dong Nai joins conference on supply–demand links between HCMC and other localities

The 2026 conference on supply–demand connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces and cities nationwide opened on October 8 at Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.

Representatives of the Dong Nai City Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center (fourth from left) receive recognition for their significant contributions to the success of the 15-year supply–demand connectivity journey between Ho Chi Minh City and other localities. Photo: Hai Quan

The event was attended by Luong Hoang Thai, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade; Ho Chi Minh City leaders; and representatives of localities, businesses, cooperatives and distribution networks. Dong Nai was represented by Vu Ngoc Long, Member of the City Party Committee, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, and Nguyen Van Linh, Deputy Director of the city's Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center.

The event marks 15 years of supply–demand connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces and cities. Under the 2026 theme, “Connecting Responsibly — Developing Green, Digital and Sustainable Supply Chains,” the program continues to innovate its approach to business matching, expand the application of technology and e-commerce, and develop multichannel business-matching methods. It also aims to strengthen links between manufacturers and cooperatives and distribution networks, e-commerce platforms and other sales partners.

A key highlight of this year's program is stronger connectivity, promotion and market expansion for products participating in the “Responsible Green Tick” goods quality control cooperation program. The event runs from October 8 to 11.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo: Hai Quan

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai said that over the past 15 years, the program had expanded in both scale and reach, with active participation from local authorities, businesses, cooperatives, distribution networks, logistics providers, e-commerce businesses and other stakeholders in the supply chains.

The program has created more opportunities for direct business transactions while helping establish stable links between production and consumption. These connections provide a foundation for local economic development, improve the ability to meet market demand and enable stakeholders to take a more proactive role in the supply chains.

Delegates visit the joint booth showcasing Dong Nai's One Commune One Product (OCOP) products at the event. Photo: Hai Quan

Vu Ngoc Long, Member of the City Party Committee, Director of Dong Nai's Department of Industry and Trade, visits a booth showcasing the city’s key products and OCOP items. Photo: Hai Quan

Nguyen Van Linh, Deputy Director of the city's Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center, said Dong Nai's delegation included around 20 businesses and cooperatives showcasing and promoting their products. Their exhibits focused on products under the OCOP program and other signature products of Dong Nai. The delegation's display comprised one joint booth representing the city and eight booths operated by individual businesses.

By Hai Quan - Translated by Mai Nga, Thu Ha