The business world is currently undergoing a significant paradigm shift due to the wave of digital transformation and the demands of sustainable development. Companies are now not only required to adopt cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize operations, but are also obliged to meet increasingly stringent environmental standards, including reducing carbon emissions.

Although opportunities are wide open, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) still face classic obstacles such as limited capital, access to technology, and lack of market connectivity. This condition presents its own challenge for business actors to remain relevant and competitive amidst dynamic market fluctuations.

Country Director of BNI Vietnam, Christine Ho Thuy Hong Phuc, emphasized that in the era of automation, the human factor and integrity remain the primary foundation of the business world. Building a sustainable network is not just a marketing strategy, but a strategic effort to improve management capacity and open doors to broader collaboration.

Through the "BNI Vietnam Summit 2026" agenda recently held in Nghe An, business actors were encouraged to accelerate growth through cross-sector collaboration. The event served as a strategic platform for more than 200 entrepreneurs to exchange access, find potential partners, and expand networks through large-scale business matching models.

In addition to networking meetings, the SME Expo, which featured dozens of booths, became a crucial momentum for domestic businesses to explore international markets. By building a solid business community, SMEs are expected to enhance their competitiveness and begin integrating themselves into domestic and global trade value chains more effectively.