Do Van Long: A Trailblazer revolutionizing society with Blockchain solutions

Today, technological advancement has changed the course of our lives. The due credit goes to every country for promoting technological research and advancement. Now with the support of their nations, businesses are thriving towards catering to the present and future needs of their customers. For instance, Vietnam is one of the most favorable countries for new businesses and entrepreneurs to promote their business ideas. With the aim of making Vietnam a hub for blockchain, Vietnam Blockchain Corporation began its operations in 2016.

First of Its Kind

Vietnam Blockchain Corporation (VBC) is on the mission to make Vietnam a blockchain country and build Blockchain Hub and Business Gateway from Vietnam to the world. Interestingly, it is one of the very first organizations in Vietnam to support the development of blockchain in the community. It has developed a few showrooms and laboratories with the aim to achieve a deeper understanding of blockchain.

Furthermore, VBC has its own team of experts which supports and promotes strong research & academic foundation. It is associated with blockchain labs networks at Universities, Extensive experience in presentation & training on the blockchain. Likewise, the company has cooperated with many universities and institutes in Vietnam to help young talents interested in blockchain.

The company believes in working parallel to its mission without hampering the brand name. It plans to achieve this by building trust in customers and contributing more to the community and society.

Comprehensive Set of Services

Vietnam Corporation focuses on providing practical experience in blockchain solution by making it more feasible through the application of successful practices such as: Traceability, Smart Ballot, and Identifier. Also, it actively partners with the Global Blockchain partner network to research and develop blockchain technology. The aim is to integrate and upgrade global advanced blockchain technology. VBC is continually striving to place itself on the map of a larger market. In order to achieve this challenging path, the company has undertaken several significant steps. The company has been approaching the blockchain market in VN with diverse sides, such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain, E-commerce, Sharing Economy, Agriculture, Fintech, Public Services, Smart city, etc.

Vietnam Blockchain Corporation offers a comprehensive set of services that help it cater to diverse markets. It has built a comprehensive infrastructure system on a blockchain platform for businesses. Apart from this, it offers other vital services such as: Blockchain research & training, Blockchain legal consultant, and Blockchain application consultant. VBC also offers a set of features which can be integrated into the existing system. This service has also proven beneficial in demanding times of COVID-19. Considering the demographics, VBC’s team is working on developing products by utilizing Blockchain solutions, which will be targeted towards solving different issues. One such product is Agridential—a blockchain-based traceability solution in compliance with GS1 global standards*.

“The solution allows to retrieve information by value chain, from the production process to consumption, helping farmers, cooperatives, consumers and markets have transparent information about products, contributing to increasing the value of agricultural products,” explained Do Van Long, CEO of Vietnam Blockchain Corporation.

Furthermore, the upcoming projects include the “SARS-CoV-2 Test Certificate”. The aim is to support solving problems for COVID-19 to check the test results, then manage, collect and identify patient treatment data when people come back to work with the COVID Test Certificates on Blockchain as a historical guarantee proof. Utilizing the same tech, VBC is curating certificates for online learners with Blockchain QR Sticker; Voting online for election, or evaluate the satisfaction of consumers with transparency and trustable results.

Leader cherishing opportunities

Indeed, the majority of business ideas are born out of sheer motivation to help or solve the existing problem. Do Van Long began his entrepreneurial journey with the motivation to help society. Today Do Van is a proficient leader and shares almost two decades of experience in executive management roles, C-level and Chief Technology Officer for E-commerce, Travel, Hospitality, and Finance. He specializes in creating innovative enterprise solutions related to ERP, CRM, SCM, Financial solutions, Business Intelligence, and now Blockchain Services & Business Strategy development for Agriculture, Logistics, Supply Chain, Fintech & Smart City.

While playing different roles in executive management roles, he had ample opportunities to meet many experts and work directly with some projects related to blockchain. While interacting with these professionals he recognized the potential of Blockchain and how the tech would revolutionize society. Expressing about his experience, he says, “I consider it as a new wind with many benefits and potentials to develop and especially bring positive values to society. Besides, I also cherish some ideas and projects which will be so useful and applicable when combined with blockchain technology.”

Do Van Long is a veteran in the industry and his excellence has been bestowed several awards and accolades throughout his journey. Recently, he was awarded the Integrating Courageous CEO 2020, besides VBC was ranked amongst the Bronze Award at Asia Smart App Awards 2020, Digitizing Made-in Vietnam products, Typical Entrepreneur of Vietnam – ASEAN 2020, Top 10 National Brands 2020.

The Win-Win Approach

Irrespective of the business, customers are at the heart – it plays a vital role in deciding the company’s present and future. Do Van Long follows the idea of creating a customer-centric approach which he expresses by saying, “Whenever I look at my customers and listen to their hopes in each product, each solution, and project, I know that I can help, I can support and in fact, I did.”

According to Do Van, Technical and Management skills play a pivotal role in running a successful business, especially for a technology firm. Furthermore, Proactive Initiator, Assume Responsibility, Communication, Marketing or Selling are other pillars for a company. Furthermore, as business values, he prefers to maintain a win-win relationship. He affirms, “For any people involved in our business, they should receive a pleased and positive value.”

To maintain a successful business one should also focus on establishing this win-win relationship. Do Van further elaborates into three main factors,

● Customers: Customers are always at the center. Thus one should always ensure that they receive good services and products, in regards to the Blockchain project there will be more people involved such as former users, end-users, and others. This further makes it vital to ensure that any side of this project would have all pleasure, satisfaction, and high product quality.

● Employees: The team is one of the most important assets for the company. The team is directly involved in building up different projects and solutions. As a result, they must have the freedom to utilize their own creativity and knowledge. To achieve this, the company should provide both a friendly and professional environment, which includes frequent training and workshop or team building activities.

● Persistent and Creative: One can never stop inspiring and coming up with new ideas. VBC is proficient in delivering Blockchain solutions for a diverse range of issues which has also been one of the pillars of success for the company.