East to West Soft Launch: Helping Irish Businesses Source Packaging & Labels from Vietnam

This summer marks the soft launch of East to West, and we're excited to be back home in Cork meeting local businesses, reconnecting with our network, and introducing our sourcing model to manufacturers, food producers and growing brands across Ireland.

After several years living and working in Vietnam, we've had the opportunity to build trusted relationships with manufacturers producing everything from premium packaging and labels to marketing materials and retail print. Those relationships are now helping Irish businesses access high-quality manufacturing with transparent communication and dependable local support.

Vietnam has rapidly become one of the world's most important manufacturing hubs. It is now one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies, with strong export growth, major investment from global manufacturers and an increasing reputation for quality, innovation and reliability. As businesses continue to diversify their supply chains, many are looking beyond a single sourcing market. Vietnam has emerged as a leading alternative and complementary manufacturing base, helping companies reduce risk while remaining competitive.

We've already helped customers achieve significant cost savings—typically up to 20% compared with previous sourcing costs—while maintaining high quality standards and reliable production. Just as importantly, our customers gain access to a trusted network of manufacturers that we've carefully developed on the ground, removing much of the uncertainty that can come with overseas sourcing.

For us, East to West is about more than importing products. It's about creating genuine partnerships between Irish businesses and Vietnamese manufacturers, combining local relationships in both countries with clear communication and long-term thinking.

We're looking forward to connecting with more Cork Chamber members over the coming months and exploring how we can help Irish businesses source smarter, diversify their supply chains and unlock new opportunities through Vietnam.