MEETING WITH ABBOTT LABORATORIES' DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL SECURITY, MS. MINEHEC LEBRON NEGRON

On September 30, 2023, Dr. Tran Dinh Lam – Director of International Cooperation Program at the Center for Vietnamese and Southeast Asian Studies, had a meeting with Ms. Minehec Lebron Negron – Director of Global Security at Abbott Laboratories in Ho Chi Minh City during her visit to Vietnam. Ms. Negron is slated to take part in training seminars focused on brand identification and strategies to combat counterfeit goods. These seminars will be held in Dong Nai and Nha Trang.

The meeting had been long in the making. Dr. Lam and Ms. Negron had previously met in Bangkok, Thailand, during the “Indo-Pacific Regional Workshop on Enforcement against Food Fraud and Trade in Counterfeit Agricultural Goods” in May 2023. Ms. Negron was unable to attend in person. However, she had expressed her commitment to make the necessary arrangements to meet with participants of the workshop who wished to further discuss the issue of counterfeit goods.

Dr. Tran Dinh Lam and Ms.Minehec Lebron Negron

In their discussion, Dr. Lam and Ms. Negron touched on the economic development of Vietnam. Vietnam has seen a shift towards industrialization. This industrialization process is closely tied to the quality of goods with the demand for high-quality products growing in parallel with the industrialization drive.

The quality of goods is a crucial factor in consumer interests, and the problem of counterfeit goods, often of low quality, poses a significant concern in this context. These counterfeit goods can undermine the value of genuine products and present significant challenges to businesses and consumers. In addition, the quality of goods is a pivotal factor in safeguarding the interests of consumers. Counterfeit goods often compromise on quality which can lead to health and safety risks for consumers. Identifying the source of production is a critical component in the fight against counterfeit goods. This process aids in pinpointing the origin of the problem and facilitates the implementation of necessary measures to combat it effectively.

Ms. Negron praised the Vietnamese government for its active role in combating counterfeit goods. She noted that such initiatives not only protect consumers but also foster a healthy business environment, which is crucial for the growth of industries like healthcare. This highlights the government's commitment to maintaining the rule of law and protecting the interests of its citizens and businesses alike.

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