Vivasan is a joint venture between a Russian Company and six Swiss producers. Vivasan bought a part of the copyright to distribute beauty and healthcare products. Vietnam is the 27th country which Vivasan is completing the procedures to open a representative office.
Reporter: What’s your evaluation of the Vietnamese market?
Viktor Vladovich: We chose Vietnam as it is a centre of development in Southeast Asia. The Vietnamese market is very dynamic, especially after the country’s entry to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which brought great changes to the market. Even Russia is not a WTO member yet.
The Vietnamese environment is suitable for the development of any company. Vietnamese people are industrious, active and young and are able to carry out big projects.
Reporter: Can you tell us about the company’s development plans in Vietnam?
Viktor Vladovich: In Russia, more than 160,000 small traders work with our company. It means that our company is able to generate a large number of jobs. Our representative office in the Republic of Korea is developing well and I think that things will be the same here in Vietnam. We will open a representative office in Hanoi first and then in Ho Chi Minh City and then the other cities. We are looking forward to a bright future in Vietnam.
Reporter: You have been in Vietnam for two months, can you tell us about your visit to Vietnam and your feelings about the country?
Viktor Vladovich: When I arrived in Vietnam, I was not familiar with the weather here. It has a high humidity that made my papers get wet as if I had taken a steam bath (smile).
I am very impressed by the transportation on the street as everyone travels very fast. I also tried to drive a motorbike which was a very interesting experience as I was often welcomed and greeted with the word “hello”.
It’s worth noting that Vietnam has a big variety of food and there are many Vietnamese dishes that I have tasted for the first time. My Vietnamese and Russian friends showed me the good restaurants and what delicious dishes I should have. Now I like Vietnamese food and can make some Vietnamese dishes, including Pho (Rice Noodle).
I went to Cua Lo beach in central Nghe An province and enjoyed a nice time there with its beautiful beach and clean water. During my trip to Nghe An, I also visited the late President Ho Chi Minh’s native land in Kim Lien village in Nam Dan district. Standing on the land that gave birth to President Ho Chi Minh – one of the most famous leaders in Vietnam’s history - I was told many stories about his life, work and thoughts.
I met with some Vietnamese friends who had studied in Russia. I was very surprised when I heard the ring tone of a Vietnamese friend’s mobile phone as it was a Russian song composed by Sofia Rotaru. And then I found another friend used the ring tone of another Russian song by Anna Pugachova. I think that Russia is still in their heart and I really want to live and work in Vietnam for a long time. There is always a place for Vietnam in my heart.
Reporter: Thank you.
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