The forum offered a chance for foreign and local companies to sound out cooperation and investment opportunities. At the forum, Vietnamese commercial counselors from Singapore, Japan, India, China, and South Korea spotlighted export opportunities and market requirements in the respective countries. Meanwhile, representatives from Thailand’s Central Retail, Japan’s Aeon, and various exporters from Long An Province introduced their activities, criteria, and orientation for investment connection at the forum. Its export revenue totaled some $335 billion during the 10-month period, a year-on-year increase of 15 percent. In addition, Long An Province took the lead in exports in the delta.