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Vietnam is emerging as Asia’s next Trade and Investment hub – driven by 7% GDP growth, surging exports, record FDIs, expanding FTAs, competitive costs and the regionalisation of Asian trade.
At the same time, a powerful growth belt is taking shape in the south. Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho City and the Mekong Delta have formed an integrated economic powerhouse that contributes more than half of national GDP and is rapidly becoming a major hub for food processing, electronics, logistics and agri-tech.
For companies in food, agriculture, agri-tech, FMCG, packaging and supporting industries, this is a rare window: costs remain competitive, infrastructure is accelerating, and early movers are securing the best locations and partners.
Leading investors from Singapore and China are already expanding. Early movers are shaping Vietnam’s future Vietnam’s economic.
Don’t miss Asia’s next growth hotspot.
Why enterprises should explore the Vietnam Southern Corridor – and Why Now?
The Southern Corridor brings together three complementary strengths:
- Ho Chi Minh City –Vietnam’s economic powerhouse that is fast becoming South East Asia’s next finance, trade, investment and technology hub.
- Can Tho City –The heart of the Mekong Delta, a centrally governed city and hub for food innovation and regional logistics.
- Mekong Delta & surrounding provinces –Vietnam’s agricultural powerhouse, producing 50% of rice, 70% of fruit, and 60% of seafood exports.
At the same time, Vietnam is accelerating: exports are growing, FDI is hitting new records, and major infrastructure projects – expressways, deep-sea ports, logistics hubs, new international airports – are rapidly shortening transport time and cost. For manufacturers and brand owners, this means:
- Better supply chain resilience and diversification
- Stronger cost advantages in land, labour and logistics
- Direct access to regional trade routes across ASEAN and into China
From 2025–2027, many of these mega-projects will be completed. As industrial clusters become more integrated and land prices rise, it will be harder – and more expensive – to secure prime locations and the best incentive packages. This program is designed for companies that want to move before that tipping point.
A Strategic 4-Day Mission and Executive Business Matching for Decision-Makers
To help business leaders see this transformation on the ground, Ingrid International and Can Tho University have designed a 4-day Business Trip + Executive Business Matching Program along Vietnam’s Southern Growth Corridor, taking place 16–19 December 2025.
What This 4-Day Program Delivers?
Rather than a generic tour, this mission is structured as a hands-on, decision-focused program that includes
- First-hand access to leaders shaping the region’s development, including government agencies, industrial park developers, food processors, R&D hubs and innovation centres
- Coverage of the entire Southern Corridor, spanning from HCMC’s financial and tech sector to Can Tho’s emerging manufacturing base and the Mekong Delta’s food and agriculture powerhouse.
Day 1: Explore Vietnam Food Industry Entry Foundations: Finance, Digital & Urban Development
Day 1 sets the stage with a comprehensive overview of Vietnam’s economic direction — covering financial outlook, digital transformation, talent development, and the infrastructure shaping future investment opportunities.
Topics include:
- Vietnam’s Latest Economic & Financial Outlook: Ho Chi Minh City’s New Potential as a Regional Financial Hub by BIDV
- Outlook on Vietnam’s rapid digitalization and AI-Powered Brand and Market Development Advantage by Viettel Software
- Overview of Vietnam’s young workforce and rising demand for automation skills and Innovation & Talent Development for Automation, Robotics and Smart Factory Systems by SHTP
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The New Urban and Infrastructure Development with the New International Airport of Ho Chi Minh City shaping future growth by KN Holdings
The day ends with a networking dinner and business matching session with local food manufacturers, processors, ingredient suppliers, packaging firms and food-tech startups – including invited government officials and strategic partners.
Day 2 – Agri-Food Innovation & Tripartite Collaboration (Can Tho – CTU)
On Day 2, the delegation travels to Can Tho City and visit Can Tho University (CTU)
Highlights include:
- Overview of Can Tho University as the Mekong Delta’s leading hub for agriculture, aquaculture, food technology, and digital agriculture. Presentation on AquaFarm development, AgriTech R&D labs, food processing research, and CTU’s digital transformation initiatives.
- Insights into the Government – Enterprise – University tripartite collaboration model enabling joint R&D, product trials, and technology transfer.
- Guided campus and laboratory tours (Institute of Food and Biotechnology, Research Laboratory Complex, Center for Digital Transformation).
The day closes with a private Mekong River cruise dinner, providing a relaxed environment to continue networking while experiencing the river that sustains much of Vietnam’s food production.
Day 3 – Can Tho Government Meeting & Food Industry Site Visits
Day 3 focuses on policy, incentives and on-ground models in the Mekong Delta.
In the morning, the delegation meets with Can Tho City Government to learn about:
- Can Tho’s role as the administrative, logistics and R&D centre of the Mekong Delta
- Policy frameworks encouraging foreign investment in smart agriculture, sustainable farming and innovation
- Explore food tech, digital agriculture, sustainable farming & local enterprise capabilities in Can Tho Innovation & Investment Exhibition 2025.
In the afternoon, participants can visit one or more site models such as:
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Ingredient & Supply Enterprise – local ingredient sourcing, input materials, and R&D collaboration.
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Hi-Tech Farm Model – smart farming, digital monitoring systems, and export-oriented production.
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Aqua Farm Model – sustainable aquaculture, water-quality management, and seafood processing opportunities
At the end of the program, delegates receive a Certification & Membership issued by Can Tho University.
Day 4 – Tay Ninh Government Meeting & Industrial Site Visits
The final day takes the delegation to Tay Ninh Province, a rising industrial base within the Southern Growth Corridor
Meeting with Tay Ninh Government to understand:
- The province’s strategic role as a manufacturing and logistics base within the Southern Vietnam Growth Corridor.
- Insights into how Tay Ninh creating an integrated production–logistics network.
Delegates then receive a project briefing and site visit with SaigonTel, introducing:
- Green industrial parks with smart infrastructure and ready-built factory solutions
- Ready-Built Factories: Scalable facilities that allow companies to ramp up production quickly
- Visits to key logistics assets such as Long An International Port, supporting regional distribution and exports across Southern Vietnam
Powered by a Cross-Border Strategy Network
This Business Mission Trip is part of the Cross Border Strategy Network program designed by Ingrid International, with the strong support and strategic partnership of the China–Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City Centre of Excellence for Software Transfer (CSGKC–CEST), the Singapore–Sichuan Hi-Tech Innovation Park (SSCIP), Viettel Software which is part of Vietnam’s largest telecommunications and technology enterprise and BIDV Bank, one of Vietnam’s leading banks, Can Tho University, leading educational institution in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
Together, we create cross-border brand collaboration programs to assist enterprises in expanding overseas, connecting with local partners and exploring growth opportunities. The program has two phases :
Phase 1: Brand Positioning and Outreach
- Company Profile Creation: Develop a professional profile, highlighting strengths and value proposition for introduction
- Create Brand Flyer: Design a compelling flyer to showcase your unique value at attracting the right partners
- Product and Service Presentation for effective business meetings
- Market Outreach to the Right Partners through Ingrid’s channel and local networks to connect with high-potential partners
Phase 2: Facilitating Business Matching and Strategic Meetings
- Partner Identification and Screening: Collect, review, and analyze partner enquiries to shortlist potential and qualified partners.
- Agenda Planning & Coordination: Tailor meeting schedules and ensure alignment of objectives between both sides
- Facilitated Business Meetings: Conduct one-on-one meetings— with 6–8 interested parties to explore investment and cooperation opportunities
- Site Visit and On-Ground Exposure: Explore collaboration strategies, visit key industrial parks, and discover real investment opportunities
Join Us Now
If you are ready to explore manufacturing diversification, expand into agribusiness and FMCG opportunities, connect with credible partners, or build your Vietnam market entry plan, this mission will give you the clarity and access you need.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Contact Us:
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