Vikoda was honored to accompany and provide natural alkaline mineral water for the Scientific Conference on Improving Vietnamese Children’s Stature. The brand’s presence not only met the hydration and mineral replenishment needs of more than 400 delegates, but also helped promote a scientific, balanced lifestyle and reinforce a shared commitment to nurturing a strong health foundation for future generations.
In July 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition and Food Association (HONUFAS) organized a scientific conference themed “Height Growth – Mysteries and Solutions.” The event brought together leading experts in medicine and nutrition, along with a large number of doctors, healthcare professionals and parents attending both in person and online across multiple platforms.
The conference took place against the backdrop of improvements in the average height of young Vietnamese people, while the country’s overall stature remains among the lower levels in Asia. From the age of five onward, the height gap between Vietnamese children and children in developed countries becomes increasingly evident. At the same time, stunting continues to coexist with overweight and obesity, creating a “double burden” that affects children’s health and developmental potential.
Vikoda Proudly Accompanies the Scientific Conference on Height Growth: Mysteries and Solutions
Against this backdrop, experts emphasized the need to shift the approach to health and child development — from relying primarily on genetic factors to proactively optimizing the factors that can be influenced. According to Associate Professor, PhD, Doctor of Specialist Level II Do Thi Ngoc Diep, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition and Food Association, balanced nutrition, appropriate physical activity, quality sleep and a healthy living environment all play important roles in helping children reach their full growth potential.
Sharing the same perspective, Associate Professor, PhD, Doctor Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Association, emphasized that the right nutritional message can transform the awareness and practices of millions of parents. Scientific choices made today can lay the foundation for a healthier, taller and more confident generation of Vietnamese people. Nutrition, therefore, can be seen as the “first building block” in the journey toward improving the stature of the nation.
Within this comprehensive nutritional foundation, water is an essential component that is sometimes overlooked. Adequate hydration from a reliable, quality source helps maintain normal bodily functions while supporting nutrient transportation, metabolism and electrolyte balance. For children, healthy hydration habits should be developed alongside a varied diet, appropriate physical activity and sufficient sleep to support long-term physical development.
Vikoda Brings Quality Products from the Dang Thanh Natural Alkaline Mineral Source to the Scientific Conference
From this perspective, Vikoda’s presence at the conference represented more than a sponsorship activity. With natural alkaline mineral water containing naturally occurring trace minerals, Vikoda offered an option for hydration and mineral replenishment as part of a balanced nutritional approach. It was also the brand’s way of working alongside experts to raise awareness of the role of quality water in daily body care and in building a strong foundation for health.
Throughout the event, Vikoda provided hydration and mineral replenishment for experts, doctors, healthcare professionals and delegates, helping them maintain a balanced state during discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions. In doing so, the brand contributed to supporting research, education and the dissemination of practical health solutions to the wider community.
The value Vikoda brings begins with the Dang Thanh natural alkaline mineral spring in Khanh Hoa. This precious mineral source lies within a 35-hectare protected zone, isolated from external environmental impacts to help preserve its purity and natural properties from the source. This foundation enables Vikoda to maintain consistent product quality under its 5 “Good” standards — the brand’s ongoing commitment to consumers.
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Vikoda Natural Alkaline Mineral Water has a naturally occurring pH of 9.0, formed without electrolysis. The water also contains naturally occurring trace minerals, with TDS ranging from 100–400 mg/L, along with components such as H₂SiO₃, HCO₃⁻, Na⁺, K⁺ and Ca²⁺. These components contribute to mineral replenishment, metabolism and electrolyte balance in the body.
The “Gem Within the Rock” philosophy embraced by Vikoda also naturally resonates with the message of the conference. Just as a precious mineral source must be carefully protected to preserve its natural value, every child’s potential needs to be recognized and nurtured in the right way from the earliest stages of life. With a strong foundation of nutrition, physical activity, sleep and a healthy environment, the potential within each child can flourish sustainably.
Through its partnership with the conference, Vikoda continues to reinforce its role as a brand that connects business activities with community responsibility. Beyond providing quality natural alkaline mineral water, Vikoda seeks to encourage informed nutritional choices, promote healthier lifestyles and contribute to the shared aspiration of nurturing a generation of Vietnamese children who are healthy, tall, intelligent and confident enough to reach further.
