VIETNAMESE ENTREPRENEURS PIONEER IN EXPORTING GREEN PRODUCTS

Tuesday, 15/03/2022 12:05 (GTM +7)

The explosive development of technology and e-commerce has created opportunities for Vietnam craft villages to expand markets, in which, young people play important roles with breakthrough initiatives.

The young man in Kien Giang earns a lot of money per month from grass

Before returning hometown to startup, Huynh Van No has more than 5 years of experience in tourism and traveling to 22 countries, thereby realizing that environmental protection is increasingly focused. Europe and some Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan… have also banned plastic straws and replaced them with paper, powder, and metal straws in restaurants, cafes,…

In 3/2019, from wild plants with uneconomic value in U Minh Thuong forest, Mr. No created straws of eagle & reed grass which are natural, eye-catching, and eco-friendly warmly received by domestic and foreign users.

ITI Fund_Huynh Van No_Chang trai lam ong hut tu co say Huynh Van No – The young man earns a lot of money from grass (Source: VnExpress)

His products focus on high-end customer segment and target export market, gradually they are present throughout Vietnam and other countries such as Germany, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, etc. After only one year, Mr. No’s factory has achieved revenue of 350-500 million VND/month and created jobs for 15-20 local workers.

In the upcoming time, Mr. No will focus on researching technology to reduce costs and make banana & areca plates, with the desire to contribute sustainable economic cycle.

Exploiting the value of bamboo with a man from Tra Lan

Realizing extremely large bamboo resources because of short time regenerating, Mr. Thai Dang Tien – Director of Tra Lan Cooperative – brings to his hometown “green” products suitable for the current trend.

Bamboo roots are usually cut out after harvesting, but Mr. Tien has realized the potential of this through processing into handicraft products..

ITI Fund_Thai Dang Tien_Khai thac gia tri tre Viet Thai Dang Tien – the man exploits value of Vietnam bamboo (Source: Dan toc & Phat trien)

Bamboo roots, after being washed, dried, and treated to prevent termites, are made into teapots, cups, vases, etc. Lids, handles, faucets… are also made from branches, leaves,… of bamboo.

With desiring to hit broader market, Mr. Tien has learned & accumulated experience to produce quality products that are suitable for consumer tastes. The cooperative currently owns more than 15 product models which present throughout the country because of sophisticated and useful aesthetics.

9X engineer makes vinegar to improve Vietnamese spices

When entering agricultural sector, Mr. Ngoc – an engineer – faced many difficulties, in addition, vinegar is only considered secondary spice in Vietnam, and use as cooling and health-protecting drink is not yet popular.

In order to maintain Nong San Co Tam, Mr. Ngoc both produced and researched the vinegar fermentation process to perfect the brand for family’s traditional product.

ITI Fund_Vu Minh Ngoc_Ky su lam giam Vu Minh Ngoc – 9X engineer makes vinegar to improve Vietnamese spices (Source: Bao Thanh Nien)

After 4 years, Mr. Ngoc’s products of apricot vinegar, traditional apricot pulp, and green pepper soaked in vinegar have been available nationwide and achieved turnover of nearly 2 billion VND/year and creating jobs for more than 35 local workers.

In addition, from Northwest forest apricots & traditional steeping mechanism, Mr. Ngoc is making typical apricot wine combining Western recipes (French balsamic).

At the same time, Vu Minh Ngoc wishes to standardize production process, build material area in Bach Coc to replicate model and develop traditional village in his homeland.

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