DBAV Gala Dinner 2023: Ready to Export awards Vietnamese SMEs

On April 20, 2023, the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV) hosted its first-ever "Ready to Export Gala Dinner – East Meets West" at the Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon. The event was a great success, with over 200 attendees enjoying the ceremony and dinner.

One of the highlights of the program was the recognition of Vietnamese SMEs that participated in the "Ready to Export" program. The winners were awarded up to 250M VND in investment capital, and we would like to congratulate the following winners:

Real Bean Coffee - 10.000 EUR

Palmania - 5.000 EUR

Tuan Huyen - 2.000 EUR

Mentor Jurriaan and Van's ecstatic reaction after winning the first prize

The event was graced by VIPs from both countries who gathered to celebrate Dutch-Vietnamese trade and bilateral relations in the context of 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Overall, it was a memorable and significant night for all involved.

DBAV Chairman Alexander Koch reported 150 members had joined DBAV, the largest number since its foundation. Forecasting the add-on of 30 new apprentice SMEs of Year 2 of the Ready to Export program, the festive 200 member mark comes in sight.

DBAV Chairman Alexander Koch reported 150 members had joined DBAV - the highest number ever

The event attracted many journalists, and we are proud to have been featured in the following publications:

The Saigon Times: Local firms honored in Dutch Business Support Program

Tuoi Tre News: Vietnamese companies benefit from Dutch Export Program

Vietnam Investment Review: Strengthening Export Capacity to The Netherlands

Thanh Nien: Tạo điều kiện cho doanh nghiệp Việt Nam xuất khẩu sang châu Âu

We would like to express our gratitude to all those who attended and supported our "Ready to Export Gala Dinner"! Your presence and contributions made the event a resounding success, and we couldn't have done it without you.

If you are interested in getting to know the SMEs selected for Year 2 of the "Ready to Export" program and want to be a (volunteer) mentor, please let us know through exec.director@dbav.org.vn . We appreciate your support for the growth of Vietnamese SMEs.

Thank you again to all who made the DBAV Gala Dinner 2023 a night to remember!

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