On the morning of August 2, 2024, Mediastep Software Vietnam successfully hosted the launch event for SourceVietnam.com. This marks the launch of Vietnam’s first cross-border B2B e-commerce platform, designed to simplify the export process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and OCOP entities looking to access international markets. 

SourceVietnam.com Promises to Break Export Barriers 

With Vietnam’s export growth at the beginning of 2024, reaching an estimated export turnover of USD 190.08 billion, Mediastep Software Vietnam expects that SourceVietnam.com will further assist Vietnamese enterprises, especially SMEs and OCOP entities, in confidently exporting goods across borders. 

The launch event in Hanoi on August 2, 2024, drew attention from representatives of various sectors, including: 

• Mr. Dao Duc Huan – Head of Management for One Commune One Product and Rural Tourism, Central Coordination Office, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. 
• Mr. Ngo Van Thanh – Project Director of the Institute of Microfinance and Community Development, President of Vietnam OCOP SME Club. 
• Mr. Nguyen Van Chi – Deputy Chief of Office, Hanoi New Rural Coordination Office. 
• Mr. Lo Van Cuong – Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Dien Bien Province. 
• Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Deputy Chief of Office, New Rural Coordination Office of Dien Bien Province. 
• Mr. Nguyen Hai Dang – Head of the Sub-department, Deputy Chief of Office, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ha Nam Province. 
• Ms. Ngo Thi Tuyet Nhung – President of the International Trade Promotion Entrepreneurs Association. 
• Dr. Nguyen Thi Tong – Deputy Director of the Center for Investment, Trade Promotion, and International Cooperation (VCCU). 
• Mr. Ha Dinh Hoan – Chairman and CEO of ATM LUCKY JSC. 
• Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thao – Director of Bich Thao Coffee Cooperative, Son La. 
• Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Dao – Acting Vice President of the Vietnam Consumer Cooperative Union (VCCU). 
• Ms. Emmily Nguyen – Director of the Representative Office of Gmarco Germany for Export Trade Promotion, Beauty Queen Ambassador of Tourism. 
• Mr. Dao Cong Truong – Director of Golden Cow Milk JSC, Ba Vi. 

And dozens of representatives from businesses and entrepreneurs who have the need to promote and export goods to foreign markets, as well as representatives from media agencies (Business and Brand Newspaper, Nhan Dan online Newspaper, Youth Newspaper, Cafe F Newspaper). 

At the launch of Vietnam’s first cross-border B2B e-commerce platform, Mr. Tom Peng, CEO of Mediastep Software Vietnam, stated: “With experience in exporting domestic goods to international markets, we understand the challenges faced by businesses: unfamiliarity with processes, legal regulations; complexity in registration and business operations; continuous updates of export/import trends on international e-commerce platforms… These challenges can make businesses hesitant despite the tremendous growth potential. 

Leveraging our technological software development capabilities in the digital transformation, we proudly believe that SourceVietnam.com will remove these barriers, enabling businesses to venture into global markets confidently.” 

The launch of SourceVietnam.com is the result of years of research and discussions with leaders of various sectors and enterprises in Vietnam that have export needs but face challenges in implementation. For OCOP entities and SMEs, despite efforts to improve product quality and achieve favorable business outcomes in the domestic market, exporting agricultural products and goods to international markets remains difficult due to customer access processes and export procedures. 

Promoting the Export of OCOP Products 

During the event, Mr. Tom Peng emphasized the potential and opportunities for exporting Vietnamese agricultural products and OCOP goods through the SourceVietnam.com B2B platform. 

Mr. Dao Duc Huan – Head of Management for One Commune One Product and Rural Tourism, Central Coordination Office, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated: “Mediastep has conducted research and discussions with representatives of the Central New Rural Office for nearly three years to find export solutions for high-quality agricultural products and OCOP items. This can elevate and affirm the status of ‘made in Vietnam’ goods while creating jobs and increasing incomes for farmers.” 

To achieve this specific goal, Mediastep Software Vietnam has reached agreements and signed cooperation deals with businesses and OCOP entities to promote export trade with diverse products like coffee, tea, and coconut-based items. Through SourceVietnam.com, Mediastep’s team will provide comprehensive support to businesses, from finding, approaching, and negotiating, to conducting B2B commercial transactions with international customers through a fast and professional process. 

At the event, Mediastep also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the online platform LearnHub Vietnam to provide professional training materials and methods for SMEs and OCOP entities during their export cooperation on SourceVietnam.com. This allows employees of businesses and sellers to develop specialized skills, enhance service quality, and export more efficiently and conveniently. 

Mr. Ngo Van Thanh – Project Director of the Institute of Microfinance and Community Development, President of Vietnam OCOP SME Club, stated at the event: “After three years of dedicated efforts by Mediastep in developing SourceVietnam.com, I believe SMEs and OCOP entities will have more golden opportunities to develop global export trade. Additionally, the LearnHub Vietnam platform will always support them, ensuring a successful new chapter in their export journey.” 

SourceVietnam.com – A Versatile Launchpad in the Digital Export Era 

During the features showcase and detailed demos of how SourceVietnam.com helps Vietnamese products conquer global markets, Ms. Ngoc Vu – Sales Director of Mediastep Software Vietnam confirmed the opportunity to create a dynamic and effective international trading environment on this platform. SourceVietnam.com not only supports connecting, exchanging, and promoting B2B commercial transactions between Vietnamese businesses, sellers, and international customers but also ensures transparency, clarity, and speed in each transaction. 

Specifically, SourceVietnam.com confidently helps Vietnamese businesses: increase global business opportunities, reduce dependence on the domestic market, enhance online export capacity, and expand global brand promotion with several outstanding features: 

• Freely design a professional e-commerce store interface, allowing product synchronization from Alibaba.com and the Star Rating feature to enhance brand credibility. 
• Integrate multiple Marketing features such as Google Ads within the management platform, and SEO optimization for stores, products, and professional blogs. 
• Connect online with customers without time or space limits through the RFQ tool, and smart messaging box – supporting automatic translation in up to 15 languages in real time. 
• Diverse international business features with the ability to convert 168 currencies, suggest related products when customers search, and update short introduction videos for visual product representation. 

Thus, businesses operating on SourceVietnam.com can confidently seize international trade promotion opportunities with three assurances: No worries about language barriers and market borders; no worries about inventory as goods are produced and stocked only after receiving orders and deposit commitments; no worries about customs procedures with a professional international business process: 

• Step 1: Receive customer information through RFQs or private messages in the smart messaging box with real-time translation features. 
• Step 2: Respond and propose specific cooperation offers from both parties. 
• Step 3: International customers finalize information and draft detailed contracts. 
• Step 4: Sign contracts, receive deposits, and proceed with goods manufacturing and production. 
• Step 5: Ship orders and gather all necessary invoices and documents for verification when needed. 
• Step 6: Receive payments and complete export orders. 

Aiming to support cross-border trade growth, Mediastep is committed to continuously improving SourceVietnam.com to provide the best experiences for Vietnamese businesses. For more information about the SourceVietnam.com B2B e-commerce platform, please contact: 

• Hotline: 028 7303 0800 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Website: https://sourcevietnam.com/