Hoang Minh Chien, Deputy Director of Vietrade speaks at the conference. (Source: VNA)

The event was jointly organised by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Zhejiang provincial Department of Commerce and Alibaba.com.

In his opening remarks, Hoang Minh Chien, Deputy Director of Vietrade emphasised that the conference provided an opportunity for businesses from both countries to meet, exchange experience, and explore new cooperation opportunities, especially in the field of digital commerce.

This is also an opportunity for domestic businesses to connect and expand their network of partners with Chinese businesses, tapping into a vast and promising market, especially in the field of digital commerce.

Besides, the conference will facilitate access to new technologies and advanced digital solutions in e-commerce, smart logistics, online payments as well as help businesses grasp new trends, thereby enhancing the international competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises in general.

This year, the Vietnamese business delegation attending the conference comprises over 80 companies from various sectors, including e-commerce products, mobile information technology, chips and artificial intelligence application software, digital technology, and innovative applications.