The long-term goal of the R2E program is to enhance the capacity of Vietnamese SMEs (Small & Medium Enterprises) to become long term value chain partners of The Netherlands’ Foreign Direct Investors (FDI) and Multi National Enterprises (MNE) so that building reliable trading partnership between the 2 countries.

The short-term goal of the R2E program is to help selected Vietnamese SME to be successful in their expansion, both internationally and as a value chain partner for FDI and MNE (Multi National Enterprises) companies.

The program Ready to Export will focus on supporting these sectors:

• Agriculture (Aquaculture, Food processing, Horticulture)
• Textiles and garments
• Manufacturing

For the 2026–2027 program period:

• 90 SMEs will be trained (30 per key sector)
• 60 SMEs will receive mentorship and coaching
• 45 SMEs will develop and deliver export business plans

The core of our program is to provide you:

• A series of R2E bootcamp and workshops designed to strengthen your business’s export readiness;
• Practical strategies to adapt your company’s operations, production processes, and facilities to meet international market demands;
• Coaching and in-depth discussions with industry experts on key export and trade topics;
• Company visits and field learning to gain insights into best practices and real business operations; and
• Networking and matchmaking events to explore business opportunities and connect with Dutch partners.

With the right training and introductions, including business practices, norms and standards, we expect that Vietnamese SMEs will receive a sustainable boost in growth and export readiness.

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