The organizing committee of Horecfex Vietnam 2025 extends its sincere appreciation to ST4SD – Helvetas Vietnam for accompanying the event as the Diamond Sponsor. The strong commitment and contributions of ST4SD not only brought significant success to the exhibition but also delivered an inspiring message of sustainable and green development for the entire Horeca sector.
Horecfex Vietnam 2025, held at the Ariyana International Convention Center in Da Nang, emerged as a highlight of the hospitality, restaurant, and catering industry this year. This year’s event showcased over VND 42 billion worth of technology, attracted 4,000 participants, featured more than 120 brands, hosted 90+ speakers, and generated 380+ domestic news articles along with 230+ international media reports from over 11 countries, including the United States, France, China, India, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
Once again, Horecfex affirmed its position as Asia’s leading innovation and creativity forum and exhibition for the Horeca industry.
ST4SD’s Participation at Horecfex Vietnam 2025
As Diamond Sponsor, ST4SD actively contributed to Horecfex Vietnam 2025 – one of Vietnam’s premier tourism and gastronomy events – by bringing meaningful initiatives to promote sustainable values.
Highlights included a cultural showcase by the Tay ethnic community from Tuyen Quang, represented by Mr. Nong Van Hoang, alongside performances of traditional weaving, embroidery, and music. In addition, two Da Nang-based farms – Phuc Nguyen Rose and Anfarm – presented their organic products and agritourism models, both supported by ST4SD’s Innovation Fund to scale sustainable agriculture and experiential tourism.
Beyond the exhibition, ST4SD organized a specialized panel discussion on sustainable tourism certification and advanced workforce training for the hospitality sector, attracting keen interest from industry stakeholders.
Notably, representatives of ST4SD and SECO (Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) met with Da Nang’s tourism authorities to explore public–private collaboration, the adoption of green certification, and the expansion of capacity-building programs for hotels and service providers.
ST4SD’s presence at Horecfex Vietnam 2025 once again reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to working alongside local communities and businesses, contributing to the vision of a responsible, sustainable, and future-ready tourism industry in Vietnam.
ST4SD – Helvetas Vietnam: Partnering for Sustainable Development
ST4SD (Sustainable Trade for Sustainable Development) is the Vietnam office of Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, an international non-governmental organization headquartered in Switzerland, operating across more than 30 countries worldwide.
Present in Vietnam since 1994, ST4SD focuses on four strategic areas:
- Sustainable agriculture & fair trade – supporting farmers and cooperatives to adopt organic and Fairtrade standards, enhancing the value of Vietnamese agricultural products.
- Natural resource management – promoting sustainable forestry and biodiversity conservation.
- Climate change adaptation – strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate impacts.
- Livelihoods & gender equality – empowering women, youth, and ethnic minorities, fostering inclusive and equitable development.
With the principle of “Cooperation for Sustainable Development”, ST4SD has not only improved livelihoods for tens of thousands of farming households but also connected Vietnam with the global development network, amplifying the value of Vietnamese agriculture and culture internationally.
Over three decades, ST4SD has made lasting contributions: advancing sustainable value chains for coffee, tea, cinnamon, and pepper; enabling cooperatives to access international markets; promoting FSC-certified sustainable forestry; and developing community-based tourism models that integrate nature conservation with local economic growth. These efforts have significantly improved incomes while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), underscoring ST4SD’s pioneering role in shaping a greener and more sustainable future for Vietnam.
ST4SD and Horecfex Vietnam 2025: Spreading Green Values – Shaping the Future
ST4SD’s collaboration at Horecfex Vietnam 2025 was more than a sponsorship; it was a meaningful partnership that highlighted a shared mission – to accompany Vietnamese enterprises on their path to global integration while fostering harmony between economic growth and environmental protection.
The Horecfex Vietnam 2025 Organizing Committee is honored to have partnered with ST4SD – a trusted and dedicated partner for sustainable development. We look forward to continuing this meaningful journey together at Horecfex Vietnam 2026, writing the next chapter for a resilient, responsible, and prosperous Horeca industry in Vietnam.