On October 23, 2025, the First Congress of the Saigon Central Business Association (SCBA) for the 2025–2030 term took place in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a significant milestone in the formation and development of the business community in the central districts — Districts 1, 3, 4, and Binh Thanh (former), known as the “economic heart” of the city. With the motto “Connected Enterprises – Strong Community,” the Congress was not only a venue for networking and development discussions but also the beginning of a new phase, where central city businesses assert their position in the era of digital transformation.
The Saigon Central Business Association (SCBA) Congress for the 2025–2030 term elected an Executive Committee of 75 members, representing reputable and dynamic businesses in Ho Chi Minh City. Dr. Nguyễn Vinh Huy, Founder and President of Thinh Tri Law System, was elected President of SCBA for the 2025–2030 term.
Mr. Huy emphasized three key focuses of SCBA’s activities: connecting businesses by ward, sector, and value chain to foster cooperation; implementing trade promotion programs, policy dialogues, legal support, and digital transformation initiatives; building a community of ethical entrepreneurs, moving toward a transparent and sustainable economy.
As part of the program, SCBA organized a Trade Exhibition & Business Networking event along with the themed seminar “Arobid Tradexpo – B2B Virtual Exhibition: Bringing AI to Life in Business.” The event attracted a large number of outstanding enterprises from the four central districts of Ho Chi Minh City.
Notably, the SCBA.Arobid.com platform was officially introduced at the Congress, developed and operated directly by Arobid. The platform features key functions that enable businesses to create virtual booths to showcase products, optimize supply chains, suggest suitable partners, and expand export opportunities.
Mr. Trần Văn Chín, Chairman of Arobid and Vice President of SCBA in charge of B2B e-commerce, stated that in the very first term (2025–2030), the Association had outlined a key action plan focusing on the development of the SCBA.Arobid.com B2B e-commerce platform. This platform will become the core hub driving business connection, trade, and product–service promotion for member enterprises in both domestic and cross-border markets.
Mr. Nguyễn Hải Triều, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Arobid, shared that the B2B Matching and B2B Pitching systems are directly integrated into the e-commerce platform, allowing enterprises to connect online with partners through chat, webinars, or virtual product presentations.
“The AI-powered chatbot acts as a virtual assistant capable of providing automatic responses and 24/7 technical support. AI technology also collects and analyzes customer behavior data, optimizing the user experience. With AI, businesses can not only understand customer needs more accurately but also improve post-event communications, strengthen engagement, and expand cooperation opportunities,” Mr. Triều emphasized.
Continuing its mission of “Borderless Connections – Unlimited Growth,” Arobid collaborates with SCBA to build a modern B2B e-commerce platform, ushering in a new era for Vietnam’s business community on its path toward integration and digital transformation. The SCBA 2025 Congress not only marks the beginning of the Association’s first term but also reflects a powerful transformation of Ho Chi Minh City’s business community in the digital economy era. In the near future, Arobid will continue to work with SCBA to organize a series of business networking events, specialized seminars, and digital transformation forums, creating practical cooperation opportunities and fostering innovation and sustainable growth for Vietnamese enterprises.
