In August 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Food and Nutrition Association, in collaboration with the Vietnam Nutrition Association, organized the 14th Expanded Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Conference 2026 under the theme “Preventive Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases.” As the Diamond Sponsor, Vikoda helped strengthen connections between the business community and healthcare professionals, while raising awareness of the role of nutrition and appropriate food and beverage choices in proactive health management. The event also provided an opportunity for Vikoda to introduce the distinctive values of natural alkaline mineral water from the Đảnh Thạnh source – a naturally formed water resource whose properties are preserved through extraction and bottling at source.
The conference brought together more than 400 delegates, including numerous domestic and international healthcare experts, both in person and online, to discuss solutions for improving the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases through nutritional interventions. As cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide and in Vietnam, proactively managing risk factors through diet, physical activity, and lifestyle choices is increasingly recognized as an essential component of public health strategies.
Vikoda was honored to accompany delegates at the 14th Expanded Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Conference.
Dr. Đỗ Thị Ngọc Diệp, Specialist Level II, and Dr. Nguyễn Văn Vĩnh Châu, PhD, emphasized that nutrition plays an increasingly important role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and can be regarded as a safe and effective “medicine” when properly applied. Against the backdrop of cardiovascular diseases increasingly affecting younger populations, experts recommended adopting personalized dietary plans that increase fiber, plant-based protein, and unsaturated fats while reducing sodium, sugar, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fats, alongside appropriate physical activity.
At the conference, experts also discussed the role of alkaline foods, prioritizing natural food groups such as green vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts to provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. Maintaining a balanced diet, limiting processed foods, and consuming natural alkaline mineral water appropriately may contribute to supporting overall health. These discussions also aligned with Vikoda’s participation as Diamond Sponsor, helping promote awareness of proactive nutrition and the value of natural alkaline mineral water in everyday life.
Mr. Phạm Ngọc Duy, Head of Product Research and Development at Khanh Hoa Mineral Water Joint Stock Company (Vikoda), delivering his remarks at the conference.
Speaking at the conference, Mr. Phạm Ngọc Duy, Head of Product Research and Development at Khanh Hoa Mineral Water Joint Stock Company (Vikoda), shared that the core value of natural alkaline mineral water lies in preserving the source’s inherent natural properties from the very first stage of extraction.
Discovered in 1957, the Đảnh Thạnh mineral water source is one of Vietnam’s long-established natural mineral water reserves. The water is extracted from an underground aquifer at a depth of more than 220 meters, within a 35-hectare ecological protection zone. According to Vikoda, the water is transported directly from the mineral spring to a closed-loop bottling line at the source, minimizing exposure to external factors and preserving its natural mineral composition.
Vikoda’s production process employs Microfiltration (MF) technology combined with ultraviolet (UV) sterilization to control microorganisms without the use of chemicals or high temperatures. This process helps preserve naturally occurring minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, and metasilicic acid. Vikoda’s natural alkaline mineral water has a naturally occurring pH of 9.0 and a silica content that complies with applicable safety standards.
Vikoda participates as Diamond Sponsor at the 14th Expanded Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Conference.
According to Vikoda’s representative, beyond the quality of its water source, the company places particular emphasis on its quality management system to ensure consistent product quality for consumers. Vikoda complies with relevant domestic and international regulations and standards, including QCVN, FDA, Halal, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, and HACCP.
Vikoda’s participation in the 14th Expanded Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Conference therefore represents more than a sponsorship activity. It reflects the company’s commitment to working alongside the community to promote awareness of proactive nutrition and encourage the selection of products that support health and well-being.
Building on the natural mineral water source of Đảnh Thạnh, whose values have been preserved for decades, Vikoda continues to uphold its core philosophy: cherishing nature’s gifts and bringing their inherent values closer to modern life. This is also a long-term journey that Vikoda aspires to pursue – contributing to the promotion of a proactive, balanced lifestyle and a better quality of life for the community.
