Within the framework of the Vietnam-Singapore Investment and Trade Forum 2026 (VSBF 2026) taking place at Marina Bay Sands, IBF Vietnam Singapore and Arobid signed a historic agreement, officially launching the digital trade promotion ecosystem powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
<p class="mb-6">April 18, 2026 marked an important milestone in economic cooperation between Vietnam and the ASEAN region. At the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Forum, Arobid Technology Joint Stock Company and the Vietnam-Singapore International Business Federation (IBF Vietnam Singapore) signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the presence of a large number of business leaders and international economic organizations.Vietnam - A growth bright spot in the ASEAN region
Sharing at the event, Mr. Cao Xuan Thang - Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Singapore emphasized: In the context of a volatile global economy, Vi vietnam has emerged as a dynamic and potential destination. With a population of more than 100 million people and a total import-export turnover of 930 billion USD, Vietnam is becoming an indispensable link in the regional supply chain.
In particular, Singapore is currently leading FDI in Vietnam with more than US $4.84 billion in 2025, with a strong focus on high-tech, logistics, renewable energy and special fields. is the digital economy.
Arobid Ecosystem & IBF Vietnam's Strategic Role
Under the agreement, IBF Vietnam Singapore and Arobid will jointly build and operate a shared digital infrastructure called "Digital Trade & Investment Infrastructure". This is not just a regular e-commerce website, but an ecosystem holistic ergonomics powered by the most advanced AI core.
Technological breakthrough pillars:
- <span class="text-ibf-red font-bo ld">● AI Buyer Find & Match: The system automatically analyzes business profiles to find and accurately match the needs of buyers and sellers around the world.
- ● Turnkey Expo & Co-host Expo: Model c they allow the organization and operation of large-scale digital exhibitions in a flexible way, helping to reduce operating costs for businesses.
- TradeXpo system: Providing multimedia digital booths, helping businesses promote cross-border products 24/7. ●
Ms. Dang Minh Anh - Chairman of IBF Vietnam Singapore said: "The centralization of all activities on a common infrastructure will help Vietnamese enterprises optimize efficiency, avoid building individual platforms that cause waste of resources and difficulties in connecting."
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Overview of the Vietnam - ASEAN Economic Cooperation Forum in Singapore.
Action Plan 2026
In 2026, the IBF-Arobid alliance is expected to operate about 120 online fairs, opening tens of thousands of digital booths for ASEAN businesses. AI Onboarding system will help businesses get listed quickly, measure efficiency based on real-time data and the probability of successful transactions grandfather.
This is considered an inevitable step in the trend of digital transformation, helping Vietnamese enterprises confidently reach far and compete fairly in the global digital business environment.