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| Ms. Phan Bich Thien, VWFE President, speaking at the event (Photo: hnew.org.vn) |
At the event, members of both sides exchanged experiences on importing and exporting Vietnamese goods to Europe and vice versa, according to the Vietnam News Agency.
Speaking at the event, VWFE President Phan Bich Thien said this was a concrete action to implement an agreement signed between the two sides in April 2024, elaborating that it was also a practical step towards collaboration between domestic entrepreneurs and overseas Vietnamese for the cause of national development and construction.
The partnership is expected to help to connect entrepreneurs of Hanoi with their peers in Europe, bringing specific benefits to both sides and creating more favourable conditions for charitable activities in Vietnam, which is one of the forum's key initiatives, she added.
HNEW Vice President Nguyen Thi Hoai Huong said that this meeting created an opportunity for female entrepreneurs of Hanoi to gain more information and explore opportunities to bring Vietnamese products to the global market.
At the meeting, the delegates discussed the advantages and limitations in improving the status of Vietnamese products in the international arena. They expressed a strong desire to connect with each other for mutual benefit in the future.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, President of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Netherlands, said that since its establishment, the association has participated in many activities such as charity, summer camps, and Mid-Autumn Festival; especially teaching Vietnamese language and establishing a Vietnamese Language Center in the Netherlands. Ms. Huong hopes that the connection between the VWFE and the HNEW will bring many opportunities for both sides.
Nguyen Tuyet Hanh, a business owner distributing food products in the Czech Republic, shared that Vietnamese products are of excellent quality and are favoured in Europe. However, shortcomings in branding and packaging are affecting their exports. Hanh suggested Vietnamese businesses pay more attention to product origin and food safety issues, contributing to profits for both sides.
Female entrepreneurs of Hanoi also introduced the potential and strengths of their businesses to their peers in Europe.
Nguyen Hong Loan, Deputy Director of Minh Anh Trade and Consulting Co. Ltd. said she hoped to find partners who are importing food distributors and explore opportunities to export Vietnamese agricultural and food products.
VWFE was set up in June 2023, gathering nearly 300 members from 21 countries, aiming to connect Vietnamese women in regional nations as well as between them and their peers at home./.