On October 3rd, 2025, in Malaysia, Vietnam Food (VNF), together with Techkem Chemicals (representative of KWI Group in Malaysia) and Green Eye Environmental – GREE (representative of KWI Group in Vietnam), officially signed a tripartite agreement on the strategic supply of Chitosan for potable water treatment. This marks an important milestone, continuing a journey that began in 2023.
FROM THE 2023 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO THE 2025 AGREEMENT – A JOURNEY OF PATIENCE AND TRUST
In 2023, the three parties laid the foundation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Over the past two years, we have carried out a series of trials and evaluations. Results have shown that:• Chitosan meets the strict water treatment requirements in Malaysia – a market known for its rigorous standards.
• Its performance is comparable to, and in some aspects exceeds, conventional inorganic coagulants.
• It significantly reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals, making it safer for people and the environment, and aligns with the goal of achieving international certification for potable water safety.
TECHKEM – THE PERSISTENCE OF A PIONEER
For more than 10 years, Techkem has pursued one central question: “Can conventional chemicals be replaced with a sustainable organic coagulant?” Many trials did not succeed… until Chitosan from VNF was introduced.
Mr. David Ng Kam Meng – Managing Director of Techkem, a leader known for his pioneering spirit and willingness to embrace new ideas, recognized in Chitosan the answer Techkem had long been searching for. With promising trial results, Techkem believes Chitosan can become a key solution for Malaysia’s water treatment sector and, through the Water Services Commission (SPAN), be expanded to many other treatment plants.
GREE – THE STEADFAST BRIDGE
Accompanying VNF throughout this journey, GREE – representative of KWI Group in Vietnam, with extensive experience in designing and implementing water treatment projects – has served as a bridge, ensuring that ideas were translated into practical applications from Vietnam to Malaysia.
A NEW CHAPTER AHEAD 
This signing ceremony is not just a contract, but the outcome of two years of patience, trust, and collaboration.
From shrimp by-products once overlooked to valuable bio-based materials, from small-scale trials to an international agreement – VNF’s Chitosan is gradually proving its value and moving toward a greener future for water treatment.
VNF sincerely thanks Techkem and GREE for their partnership and trust in VNF’s Chitosan.
We hope this collaboration will continue to grow stronger, bringing more effective, safer, and greener water treatment solutions – not only for Malaysia but also for many other countries in the region.Â