During the seminar, Vietnamese companies presented their achievements and innovative solutions. Nam & Son Group made a strong impression with its unique home sauna service, while EmaxSolar impressed the Belgian market with its fast order processing and high responsiveness to customer needs.

VBAB President Nguyen Thanh Vinh, CEO of Sir Taillor with several textile brands, emphasized the importance of persistence in building a strong brand. Another notable case was that of Linsan, led by Quach Hoang Thai, which made a significant mark by becoming the first company to export ST25 rice , "the best rice in the world",  as well as other agricultural products like fresh coconuts, green grapefruit, dragon fruit, and lychees to the European market.

Thai shared that Linsan has ambitious goals, aiming to export 500 tons of fresh lychees from Tan Yen to Europe and the US by 2025. The company is also expanding its project in Europe. With over 15 years of experience in the (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) FMCG sector, Linsan has built a strong network with more than 8,000 products and 1,600 B2B customers, playing a vital role in bringing Vietnamese agricultural products to international markets.

Belgian companies are also showing increasing interest in Vietnam. Maxime Heylen, CEO of Far Logistics, expressed enthusiasm about gaining deeper insights into Vietnam's import-export regulations. Philippe Mairlot, CEO of Mage Mar International, highlighted Vietnam’s strong economic growth, seeing the country as a promising market for future investments, especially in the logistics sector.

At the seminar, Vietnamese trade and agricultural attaches in Belgium and the EU engaged with businesses, discussing opportunities and challenges brought by the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). They stressed that while the agreement opens up plenty of opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the EU market, it also requires strict adherence to standards on quality, safety, and traceability.

Since the EVFTA took effect in August 2020, trade between Vietnam and the EU has surged to US$68.4 billion in 2024. The total bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and Belgium also saw a sharp increase, reaching US$4.45 billion in 2024, marking the second-highest trade value recorded to date.

Belgium currently has 100 investment projects in Vietnam, with a total registered capital of US$ 1.1 billion, primarily focused on maritime transport, logistics services, and renewable energy. Agriculture has emerged as a key area of bilateral cooperation, with both countries working on several initiatives, such as developing waterway logistics, smart cold chain systems, and food safety programs.

The seminar connecting Vietnamese and Belgian businesses successfully opened many new avenues for broader cooperation, contributing to enhancing the economic ties between the two countries. It highlighted the innovative spirit of Vietnamese enterprises and provided a platform for businesses from both nations to explore potential markets and boost deeper economic partnerships.

Forum steps up economic cooperation between Vietnam and Belgium

VOV.VN - The Vietnam - Belgium Business Forum took place in the Belgian capital of Brussels on October 23 to strengthen connectivity and further promote economic cooperation among businesses of the two countries.