Training workshop promotes e-commerce and AI adoption among businesses and OCOP producers

On the afternoon of October 13, the Binh Phuoc Ward People’s Committee, in coordination with the Binh Phuoc area’s Young Entrepreneurs Sub-Association, held a program marking Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13), combined with a training workshop on e-commerce development and artificial intelligence (AI) applications for local businesses, cooperatives and entities participating in the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program.

Binh Phuoc Ward People’s Committee Vice Chairwoman Hoang Thuy Vu speaks at the training workshop. Photo: Hai Quan

The event was one of the activities held at Binh Phuoc Ward’s innovation hub, which was newly launched on October 10.

Attendees included Nguyen Huu Tuan, Director of the Center for E-Commerce and Digital Technology Development under the Vietnam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade; leaders of the Binh Phuoc Ward People’s Committee; and representatives of local businesses, cooperatives and OCOP producers.

Speaking at the workshop, Binh Phuoc Ward People’s Committee Vice Chairwoman Hoang Thuy Vu said businesses, cooperatives and OCOP producers play an important role in local economic development, job creation, product development and market expansion. Through the workshop, the ward hopes to equip businesses with additional knowledge, solutions and tools that they can apply in production and business operations, particularly in e-commerce. The event also provides an opportunity to strengthen connections among local authorities, the local chapter of the young entrepreneurs association and the business community.

E-commerce expert Nguyen Huu Tuan, director of the Center for E-Commerce and Digital Technology Development under the Vietnam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade, presents at the training workshop. Photo: Hai Quan

During the workshop, Nguyen Huu Tuan delivered a presentation and led discussions on the topic “Developing E-Commerce and Applying AI for Businesses, Cooperatives and OCOP Producers.” Participating businesses then took part in hands-on exercises applying AI to their products and real-world business scenarios. These activities aimed to help businesses save resources, improve communications and marketing, and reach customers more effectively.

By Hai Quan – Translated by Mai Nga, Minho