Geneva, June 28 -- Vietnam's NetZero Pallet has been named one of the winners of the 2025 Small Business Champions Competition, held by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The company, which specialises in manufacturing and exporting storage and transport pallets from recycled agricultural waste, stood out among more than 2,000 global entries. It was one of two top winners, recognised for its innovation in circular economy practices.

Speaking at the award ceremony, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala underlined the key role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up over 90% of businesses and provide more than 60% of jobs worldwide. She praised NetZero Pallet's innovation with the goal of providing environmentally ...