SIMEX is honored to partner with the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and Alibaba.com in the “From Zero to Export Hero” training project – a program designed to support Vietnamese SMEs in gradually mastering the end-to-end process of online export.
After multiple working sessions and training days, the program has successfully concluded with highly encouraging outcomes. SIMEX would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Organizing Committee for placing their trust in us to co-develop the content, share practical experience, and deliver the training throughout this meaningful journey.
SIMEX accompanying businesses through 8 practical export steps
Within the “From Zero to Export Hero” program, SIMEX took on the role of trainer and subject-matter expert, helping businesses understand and effectively implement 8 key steps in their export journey:
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Market analysis & product positioning
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Preparing corporate capacity, certifications & legal documentation
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Selecting effective channels to reach international buyers
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Negotiating orders & signing export contracts
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Planning production & preparing the export document set
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Working with freight forwarders & international logistics providers
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Managing international payments & export receivables
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Submitting export customs declarations & completing customs clearance
Each module was designed to be practical, visual, and immediately applicable, combining market data, industry analysis, and real case studies from Vietnamese businesses.
Lead trainer accompanying the project: PhD Candidate Le Sai Gon
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DBA Candidate – Edgewood University (USA)
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15+ years of teaching experience in Import–Export and Logistics
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Director & Founder of SIMEX
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Training expert for major corporations such as Coca-Cola, Harbour Energy, An Phat Holdings, NSRP, De Heus…
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Contributor to international programs: ADB, DBAV, Alibaba.com, Ready to Export…
With a teaching style that is approachable, straightforward, and highly practice-oriented, the trainer has helped hundreds of SMEs gain greater confidence in executing exports on global B2B platforms.
SIMEX’s commitment to continue supporting Vietnamese businesses
While this project has ended, our journey in supporting the Vietnamese business community is far from over.
SIMEX remains committed to:
✨ Accompanying future training and capacity-building programs;
✨ Sharing real-world experience and practical know-how;
✨ Empowering SMEs to confidently expand into international markets.
We sincerely thank Vietrade, Alibaba.com, and all participating businesses for trusting SIMEX in this meaningful project.
SIMEX – Proud to accompany Vietnamese businesses on their journey to the world. ????
