Tokyo, Japan – September 4, 2025 | Within the framework of the 6th Japan–Vietnam Public–Private Forum, AgriS (Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa JSC, HOSE: SBT) – Vietnam’s leading high-tech agricultural enterprise – signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ITOCHU, one of Japan’s largest general trading and investment corporations. The agreement aims to enhance the supply of sustainable raw sugar while jointly developing and commercializing alternative sweeteners and functional ingredients, contributing to improved health for Vietnamese consumers.
Under the agreement, ITOCHU will strengthen its supply of raw sugar to AgriS and collaborate in researching and expanding the alternative sweetener market. By combining ITOCHU’s global sourcing network and expertise in alternative products with AgriS’ strong understanding of local consumers, the partnership will create new value that meets the growing demand for healthier nutritional choices in Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Thai Van Chuyen, CEO of AgriS, emphasized: “AgriS highly values the Vietnam–Japan Agricultural Cooperation Vision 2025–2030, which focuses on high technology, food security, and new-generation ODA. This aligns with AgriS’ commitment to building a green, clean, and smart agriculture. Through this collaboration with ITOCHU, we expect to further expand partnerships with Japanese counterparts in cross-border agricultural logistics projects, promote two-way agricultural trade, and deliver high-quality, health-beneficial products to global consumers.”
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, ITOCHU is one of the world’s oldest and most established general trading companies with over 160 years of history and presence in 61 countries. The group operates across multiple sectors, from trade and import–export to domestic and international investments, and is pursuing the strategy “The Brand-new Deal – Value Lies Downstream” to expand businesses that directly engage with consumers.
AgriS is Vietnam’s leading high-tech agricultural group, steadily transforming into a comprehensive agriculture solutions provider by integrating three technology pillars: Agricultural Technology (AgTech), Food Technology (FoodTech), and Financial Technology (FinTech), all operated under internationally recognized ESG standards. In the context of rising consumer interest in health and the growing trend toward alternative sweeteners, this partnership underscores AgriS’ commitment to working with reputable global partners to deliver optimal nutritional solutions to the community.
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