Hanoi, Oct. 22 -- The Colon Free Zone is a destination Vietnamese businesses could consider as a base for expanding exports to Latin America and the Caribbean, said Phan Thi Nga, first secretary at the Vietnam Trade Office in Mexico, which also covers Panama. Nga told the Vietnam News Agency that using the zone as a distribution hub could help businesses reach customers more easily, but they should carefully assess market demand, operating costs and sales potential before deciding to invest. During his official visit to Vietnam in early October, Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino underscored the message that Vietnam produces goods, while Panama connects them to global markets. About a week after the visit, the Vietnam Trade Office in M...