During the 2026 conference for businesses and investors, held on Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day (13/10), Nguyen Duc Tam visited booths showcasing the province's specialty products. At each booth, the provincial chairman directly discussed with businesses how to improve products, apply technology, and reach consumers.

Quang Ngai Provincial Chairman Nguyen Duc Tam scans a QR code to learn about brown rice products. Thanh Linh

At the An Tra Brown Rice booth, Nguyen Duc Tam scanned a QR code to gather product information. Learning that one kilogram of rice cost 35,000 VND, he remarked on the good price and encouraged the business to develop its brand while ensuring fair income for farmers. A company representative stated that integrating QR codes was a priority to enhance transparency, affirm the value of local agricultural products, and bring the An Tra brand closer to consumers.

At the Boboon soapberry shampoo booth, a prominent provincial startup product, Tam suggested the company develop more compact sizes suitable for travel or business trips. He also recommended improving packaging and designs to better meet diverse consumer needs.

At the Tra Bong cinnamon products booth, he suggested listing items on e-commerce platforms. He also encouraged commune and ward leaders to support promotion and livestream sales, as some localities have already implemented.

Quang Ngai Provincial Chairman Nguyen Duc Tam converses with artisan Pham Thi Y Hoa about Lang Teng brocade. Pham Linh

At the Lang Teng brocade booth, artisan Pham Thi Y Hoa presented hand-woven products by the H're people. Speaking with the artisan, the provincial chairman expressed his hope that the traditional craft would be preserved and the cultural stories behind each pattern would spread widely. He also suggested combining brocade with the Vietnamese Ao Dai, targeting the international market.

'Do not let dialogues stop at promises'

Approximately 250 businesses and investors attended this year's conference. Vo Thanh Dang, Chairman of the Provincial Business Association, stated that businesses face pressure from rising input costs, high interest rates, and exchange rate fluctuations. The association proposed continued administrative reform, ensuring a fair competitive environment, and investing in transportation and energy infrastructure to reduce logistics costs. The association also called for enhanced trade promotion, brand building for One Commune One Product (OCOP) items, and encouraging the use of locally produced goods, aligning with the provincial chairman's advice at the booths.

Vy Nhat Truong, representing the Provincial Young Entrepreneurs Association, requested provincial support for a common activity space and a display area for members' OCOP products, facilitating trade connections and dialogue with management agencies.

Quang Ngai Provincial Chairman Nguyen Duc Tam visits the Tra Bong cinnamon booth, a famous specialty of Quang Ngai. Pham Linh

A representative from Messer Dung Quat Company, an industrial gas supplier for the Dung Quat Economic Zone, urged the province to attract wind and solar power investors to provide green electricity. This would enable the production of "green gas," helping businesses meet export standards for the EU and US. Messer also proposed strengthening links between lead enterprises and suppliers, and stated its readiness to provide preservation gas to investors in seafood processing, fruit export, and mechanical and electronic manufacturing.

Speaking at the conference, Nguyen Duc Tam, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, reported that in the first nine months, Quang Ngai's GRDP grew by 9,16%, the industrial production index increased by 14,3%, and tourism welcomed over 5,5 million visitors, an increase of about 60%.

According to Tam, after consolidation, the province now has a broader development space, connecting coastal, delta, and mountainous regions. The government is committed to supporting businesses, using their development and satisfaction as a measure of governance effectiveness. The motto is: "Government accompanies - Businesses lead - Quang Ngai develops."

Provincial Party Secretary Ho Van Nien and Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Tam present commendation certificates to units that performed well in implementing legal and tax policies during the first 8 months of 2026. Pham Linh

The provincial chairman urged departments, sectors, and localities to shift from a management mindset to a creative one. Issues within their authority must be resolved quickly and decisively, while those beyond their authority require proactive proposals, without evasion or procrastination. The province will address delays in procedures across investment, land, construction, and environmental sectors. Following the conference, all units must clearly assign individuals, tasks, deadlines, and expected outcomes for addressing business recommendations, ensuring "dialogues do not stop at promises."

To businesses, he expressed his hope for the community to boldly pursue long-term investments and strengthen connections between the eastern and western regions, between large and small and medium-sized enterprises, and between delta and mountainous businesses.

The provincial chairman expects businesses to foster unity and mutual cooperation, allowing larger enterprises to guide smaller ones, ensuring "no business has to go it alone."

Pham Linh