Cao Bang Province Exhibits Local Goods in Ho Chi Minh City
In the bustling city of Saigon, the four-day spectacle of Cao Bằng Province's marketable wonders unfolded at the Export Showroom on Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard.
The vibrant event showcased over 80 scintillating specialty and OCOP products hailing from Cao Bằng, as the province teamed up with Saigon to ignite trade rapture and strengthen connections between the two regions.
Cao Bằng, brimming with a rich tapestry of 144 OCOP-certified products, boasted 131 three-star and 13 four-star masterpieces at the local level[1][2]. A whopping 61 of these creations held provincial status, with 15 gaining recognition across the region, and a further five earning national accolades[1][3].
Among the province's most alluring offerings were an assortment of delectables, from the dark, tantalizing black grass jelly to the eye-catching, multi-coloured canna vermicelli and five-color noodles[1]. Other standout selections included the fragrant, glutinous Bảo Lạc rice, the local delight Khảo cake, and the exotic Kolia tea[1]. Sumptuous smoked meat and rugged handheld agricultural tools crafted by Phúc Sen forging village complete the enticing ensemble[1].
Digging deeper, an assortment of processed agricultural delights have indeed captured the fancy of discerning customers worldwide, landing in demanding markets such as the United States, Japan, and the EU[3]. Additional popular choices include bamboo-processed goods, red polygonum multiflorum extract, glutinous rice, and an array of herbal concoctions[3].
As the exhibition served as a platform for investment cooperation, Saigon and Cao Bằng wove together their threads, forming opportunities to bolster interaction and collaborate in areas of trade, investment, and tourism[3]. This intricate dance of economic interplay stirred potential for product sales, drew investment to key projects, and encouraged local socio-economic development[4].
The cooperative collaboration between the two regions is part of a broader socio-economic development framework, with a focus on promoting rural economic excellence and fostering digital transformation and circular economy principles[3][5]. Both local authorities and organizations remain steadfast in their pursuit of developing innovative OCOP products and refining existing ones, ensuring value addition and expanding potential markets[5].
The opening ceremony took place under the watchful eye of the Cao Bằng Province's Department of Industry and Trade's Director, Đồng Thị Kiều Oanh[2]. Cao Thị Phi Vân, HCM City's Deputy Director of the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre, echoed the enthusiasm, highlighting the joint efforts and opportunities for further collaboration between the two parties[2].
In a dance that reels and twirls, Cao Bằng Province leverages its captivating and OCOP-certified assortment of agro-processed and handcrafted products to forge economic ties with the enthralling city of Saigon through exhibitions and trade promotions. This intricate waltz paves the way for market access, empowers local producers, stimulates cultural exchange, and intertwines with wider regional development goals.
The opening ceremony of the four-day exhibition of Cao Bằng Province's products took place at the Export Showroom on Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard in HCM City. - Photo by ITPC
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- The four-day exhibition in Saigon showcased various delectable food-and-drink products from Cao Bằng, aiming to ignite trade rapture and solidify partnerships in the business and finance industry.
- Cao Bằng's OCOP-certified products, such as black grass jelly, Bảo Lạc rice, and Kolia tea, have captured the attention of discerning customers in demanding markets like the United States, Japan, and the EU, promoting trade and investment opportunities.
- As part of a broader socio-economic development strategy, Cao Bằng and Saigon collaborate to refine existing products, develop innovative OCOP products, and foster digital transformation, aiming to expand potential markets and stimulate cultural exchange.
- The collaboration between Cao Bằng and Saigon paves the way for market access, empowers local producers, and supports regional development goals, bridging the gap between lifestyle preferences and the business of food-and-drink industries.
