The annual Supply-Demand Connection conference opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 26 with the participation of over 2,000 enterprises from 45 cities and provinces around Vietnam.

Themed ‘Responsible connection towards green supply chain’, the four-day event features an exhibition space with 700 booths displaying unique products, services and cuisines from across the country.

It also includes direct B2B meetings between participating producers and businesses with wholesale markets, 13 leading retail groups in Vietnam and four e-commerce platforms.

There are also online connections and 19 livestreaming sessions introducing over 200 specialties and OCOP products from participating localities to consumers, and training in setting up e-commerce stores and online selling skills.