[GIBA RECAP] TRADE PROMOTION SPACE AT THE MAY 15TH EVENT: MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS – BUILDING AN ECOSYSTEM TO NAVIGATE "MAJOR WAVES"

The opening session - "Meaningful Connections and Synergy in Trade" - commenced with remarkable success, reaffirming its role as a powerful trade promotion bridge for the GIBA business ecosystem.

Far from being a conventional display area, the exhibition booths transformed into a bustling trade hub. It served as a vibrant space for direct introductions, transactions, and commercial exchanges, where over 500 entrepreneurs, experts, managers, and leaders gathered to experience products firsthand, discuss strategic needs, and establish practical business partnerships.

A Diverse and Meticulously Curated Exhibition Showcase
The strategic presence of participating brands established a highly robust, mutually supportive ecosystem across key sectors:
- Financial - Tax - Audit - Legal Solutions Group: The participation of leading organizations and industry experts-such as RSM Vietnam Auditing & Consulting, THTax Training & Consulting, UOB Vietnam, and Hinh Lam Tax Advisory Services-delivered core risk management and capital optimization solutions to guide businesses through newly enacted policies.

- Real Estate, Construction & Fashion Manufacturing Group: Showcasing sustainable supply capabilities through solutions from SDT Land Real Estate Company, the meticulous craftsmanship of Nhat Nam Construction Materials, and the renowned textile expertise of Trung Quy Textile and Garment Group.

- Technology & Green Trends Group: Embracing the wave of digital transformation and sustainable development with technological solutions from AMF (Apex Mekong Future), the greenhouse gas emissions calculation platform by Carbon Solutions Global, and the optimized operational solutions from SIPOS (REDSUN).

- International Education & Training Group: Focused on elevating the quality of high-quality human resources, featuring the participation of SSBM Vietnam (Chan Troi) alongside the AI-integrated language training solutions by IELTS Master (Powered by ENGONOW).

- Health, Beauty & Modern Lifestyle Group: A vibrant and energetic space offering physical and mental wellness solutions, highlighting Sao Sport (Pickleball), Aki-life alkaline ionized water (4Healthy), Fujiwa premium drinking water, PURE Global natural essential oils, Moc Viet Herbal Products, 2T LUMINA artisanal scented candles, and Mam Spa.

- F&B and Clean Agricultural Products Group: Showcasing cultural essence and high-quality consumer goods from brands such as Son Khang Bird's Nest, Kalina Traditional Cakes (Hoang Lee), Nam An Coffee, AGR Vietnam Clean Fruits, TALAKI Foods (Tan Lap Kim), and Tien Khang.

Meaningful Interactive Activities within the Business Networking Space
Taking place during the prime time from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM (Booth visits & Business networking) and continuing seamlessly throughout the event's Teabreaks, the atmosphere at the exhibition booths remained consistently bustling and full of energy. The most distinguishing factor of the GIBA May 15th trade promotion space was its profound practicality and high interactive efficiency:
- Direct Product Experience and Transactions: Attendees had the opportunity to personally savor premium bird's nest, sample alkaline ionized water and traditional cakes, test the latest trending Pickleball paddles, experience the soothing aromas of artisanal candles and herbal products, and directly explore the user interfaces of financial technology and carbon emission measurement platforms.
- Impactful 45-Second Pitching Opportunities: Exhibiting businesses were presented with a valuable platform to pitch their core values and commercial capabilities directly to major corporate partners and the expert advisory board right at the event.
- In-Depth On-Site 1-on-1 Consulting: Numerous SMEs successfully addressed their challenges regarding operations, real estate and commercial space solutions, textiles, green technology transformation, and particularly accounting and tax optimization directly at the advisory booths.

 A Message of Gratitude from the GIBA Organizing Committee
The resounding success of the May 15th Trade Promotion activities serves as a clear testament to the spirit: “Major waves are not to be feared; what is to be feared is journeying alone". The GIBA Organizing Committee wishes to extend our most sincere gratitude to all participating businesses, organizations, and especially our valued Event Sponsors, who invested immense dedication into preparing such meticulous and professional exhibition booths. We would also like to express our deepest appreciation for the enthusiastic engagement, support, and networking spirit of nearly 500 attending guests. Your proactive approach and collaborative synergy have forged a resilient GIBA ecosystem, fully prepared to shape the future.