BANGKOK: When Lisa Huyen first set up her company, Vinasamex, which specializes in certified organic cinnamon and star anise grown in the mountainous and poorer provinces of Vietnam, she faced daunting challenges, including market access and securing financial support from banks.
"Developing an inclusive business model around an agricultural product can be challenging," Lisa says of the difficulties faced by many similar enterprises in the region. "But you can do it if you have enough love, patience and a clear mission."
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