US state governor leads trade delegation to Vietnam

Governor Jim Pillen tries durian during his visit to MM Mega Market on July 11. — Courtesy of MM Mega Market

HCM CITY (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): A visiting delegation from the US’s Nebraska state led by Governor Jim Pillen visited MM Mega Market in HCM City’s Thu Duc City on July 11 to learn about what Vietnamese customers look for at the grocery store and distribution networks in Vietnam.

Other members of the team include Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton, Chancellor Joanne Li of the University of Nebraska – Omaha and agribusiness executives, academics, and government representatives.