UIMEX’s Journey
Connecting the U.S. and Vietnam
The Foundation Year
UIMEX, established by Vietnamese entrepreneurs in California on March 16, 2004. Its headquarters are located at 12912 Brookhurst Street, Suite 300, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States. In the same year, we founded the Vietnam Trade Center, which is recognized as the world’s largest and first Vietnamese trade center.
Pioneering Trade and Cooperation
Additionally, in 2004, UIMEX established the Vietnam Trade Center (VNTC) at 2130 Technology Place, Long Beach, CA 90810, covering an area of over 50,000 square feet (approximately 4,645 square meters). Around May 2004, we traveled to Vietnam to collaborate with Mr. Ngo Van Thoan, Director of the Trade Promotion Department under the Ministry of Commerce, to facilitate the promotion and display of Vietnamese goods at the Vietnam Trade Center.
On December 6, 2004, UIMEX partnered with the Greater Houston Partnership (Houston Chamber of Commerce) to organize a seminar titled “Vietnam: Trade & Finance Opportunities.” The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (formerly the Ministry of Commerce), leaders from the Trade Promotion Department, and 15 directors of Trade Departments from various provinces and cities across Vietnam. The seminar was held at 1200 Smith, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77002.
Confirming Our Strategic Base
In 2005, UIMEX relocated its headquarters to 1 World Trade Center, Long Beach, California, strategically situated near the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles. This location has remained the company’s primary headquarters to this day, serving as a vital hub for our ongoing trade and business operations.
Expanding Trade in Northern California
On May 1, 2008, UIMEX expanded its operational footprint by establishing an additional branch of the Vietnam Trade Center in Northern California. Located at 1939 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95125, this new facility was strategically designed to facilitate the import of Vietnamese-exported goods into the region.
The primary focus was on servicing the significant Vietnamese community in San Jose, as well as supporting trade activities with San Francisco and other neighboring states in the Northwestern United States. This expansion reaffirmed UIMEX’s commitment to strengthening trade relations and promoting economic cooperation between Vietnam and the United States.
Strengthening Trade Relations in Vietnam
In 2006, UIMEX established iMPACT Joint Stock Company, a subsidiary of the group, at 33 Hoa Sứ, Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City. During the consecutive years of 2005 and 2006, we organized numerous trade fairs and exhibitions held at the Tan Binh Exhibition & Convention Center (TBECC).
Establishing New Foundations in Vietnam
UIMEX VN Co., Ltd. (UIMEX VN) was officially incorporated in Vietnam on April 24, 2018. The company is headed by General Director Nguyen Tien Phuong. Its headquarters are located at AB Tower, 23rd Floor, No. 76A Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Transition to Joint Stock Company
As of September 24, 2024, UIMEX VN Co., Ltd. officially restructured into UIMEX Vietnam Corporation. During this significant event, Mr. Võ Đông Việt was appointed as General Director, while Mr. Nguyễn Tiến Phương took on the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. The company’s headquarters have been relocated to 208 Co Bac Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
20th Anniversary and Shareholders’ Meeting
On March 13, 2025, UIMEX Vietnam Joint Stock Company organized its General Assembly of Shareholders and held a Grand Celebration commemorating 20 years of unwavering partnership with both domestic and international enterprises. The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City, emphasizing the company’s sustained growth, commitment to excellence, and dedication to fostering international business collaborations.
Vietnam Trade Center in San Jose, California
Vietnam Trade Center in Long Beach, California
