On July 10, 2025, the JBS headquarters hosted an official visit from representatives of the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and the Foreign Investment Agency of the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam, marked by the presence of the President of the Brazil-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Brazil Vietnam Chamber), Victor Key, and the Vice-President Natã Oliveira, highlighting the Chamber’s role as a facilitator of bilateral trade relations.
Attendees included Ms. Đào Thanh Hương, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Investment Agency, and Mr. Phạm Thanh Bình, Director of the Northern Investment Promotion, Information and Support Centre at the Foreign Investment Agency, who were able to closely observe JBS operations in Brazil and the company’s global expansion strategies.
The visit featured a presentation by Mr. Jerry O’Callaghan, Chairman of the JBS Board, who detailed the company’s international presence, product portfolio, and investment strategies in key markets. The meeting provided Vietnamese representatives and Chamber leaders with a comprehensive view of JBS’s operations and global reach, reinforcing the potential for partnerships and knowledge exchange.

JBS executives in Brazil also attended, including Friboi President, Mr. Renato Costa, and Mr. Fábio Maia, Investment Director, who addressed visitors’ questions and presented cooperation opportunities, particularly in animal protein exports, processing technologies, and logistical solutions.
The event provided a space for direct dialogue and strategic information exchange, focusing on identifying investment opportunities and collaboration between the Brazilian private sector and Vietnamese governmental entities.
For the Vietnamese representatives and Chamber leaders, the experience offered insights into one of the world’s largest food companies, market trends, and ways to expand commercial cooperation with Brazil, especially in proteins and agribusiness.
This official visit reinforces the importance of Brazil-Vietnam bilateral relations and paves the way for future strategic partnerships, highlighting the role of the private sector in strengthening international trade and promoting mutually beneficial investments.


