Firms form new group in Italy

The Vietnamese entrepreneur community in Italy’s Verona City on Sunday set up the Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs in Italy (ASSOEVI).

The association aimed to unite and enhance the capability of each association member, and created an environment to co-operate and exchange information among Vietnamese entrepreneurs and businesses in Italy, founders said.

It would also promote Vietnamese products and services in Italy and contribute to strengthening bilateral cooperation between Viet Nam and Italy.

Dang Khanh Thoai, Vietnamese ambassador to Italy, said that ASSOEVI was needed to further co-operation between businesses and agencies in Italy and Viet Nam to better promote Vietnamese products among both Vietnamese and Italian consumers in the country.

Thoai also asked the association to counter strongly any wrong information that has been spread about the quality of Vietnamese products.

ASSOEVI should also organise exhibitions, workshops and other activities to create more and more opportunities to co-operate with Viet Nam, and introduce the country, people and culture of Viet Nam to the people of Italy, Thoai said.

Pham Van Hong, chairman of the association, said it would establish and develop relationships with organisations that support businesses in other countries.

More information about the association can be found at www.assoevi.org. — VNS

Tags: Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs in Italy, ASSOEVI