From May 1–5, 2025, a Vietnamese delegation took part in the InDEX 2025 International Exhibition organized by the National Industrial Development Council (NIDCC) at the Adlux International Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India.
A Platform for Global MSME Cooperation
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InDEX 2025 is one of India’s largest trade and investment promotion events for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The exhibition aims to strengthen economic, trade, investment, and tourism cooperationbetween India and countries around the world, including Vietnam.
Representing Vietnam, Mr. Bùi Trung Thướng, Commercial Counsellor of the Vietnam Trade Office in India, led the delegation, accompanied by prominent Vietnamese enterprises from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Gia Lai Province, and a Vietnamese art troupe.
Vietnam’s Activities at InDEX 2025
During the event, the Vietnamese delegation conducted multiple activities to promote the image of Vietnam, its people, and potential areas for economic cooperation.
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Vietnam Pavilion: Showcased Vietnam’s tourism, processed foods, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
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Business Forum – “Vietnam–India Investment and Business Opportunities”: Provided a platform for Vietnamese and Indian businesses to exchange and explore partnerships.
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B2B Meetings and Trade Networking: Introduced Vietnamese goods and services to potential Indian partners.
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Cultural Performances: Vietnamese artists performed traditional music and dances, enhancing cultural understanding and friendship between the two nations.
Strengthening MSME Collaboration Between Vietnam and India
The InDEX 2025 Exhibition in Kochi, Kerala, served as a multisector trade promotion platform gathering thousands of MSMEs from various countries.
With nearly 7 million MSMEs, India represents a vast market with strong demand for food and beverages, handicrafts, consumer technology, and processing equipment — sectors in which Vietnamese businesses have significant strengths.
Conversely, Indian MSMEs offer raw materials, machinery, logistics services, and IT–telecom technologies, aligning well with the innovation and expansion needs of Vietnamese enterprises.
The exhibition thus opened up practical opportunities for cooperation between MSMEs from both countries — ranging from technology transfer, agricultural trade, food processing, to innovation in global supply chains.
Commitment to Ongoing Vietnam–India Trade Cooperation
The Vietnam Trade Office in India reaffirmed its commitment to act as an effective bridge and trusted partner for Vietnamese enterprises exploring the Indian market — one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies.