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Vietnam Expo 2016 to draw a wide range of participants
The 14th Vietnam Expo will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from November 30 to December 3.
It is expected to draw the participation of businesses from more than 20 countries and territories, including Indonesia, the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, and Taiwan.
Vietnam Expo 2016 aims to enhance regional and international economic connectivity. This year’s fair will see the participation of more than 450 companies from 20 countries and territories showcasing their products at 520 booths, said the organising board.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with the sponsorship of Mobifone, the event provides a platform for businesses to meet, expand business and promote trade and investment. Indonesia is the country of honour at this year’s expo, sending over 60 businesses to display modern technology products in the event.
The RoK’s state businesses and provincial trade organisations, such as the Bucheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representatives of Incheon, Suwon, Daejeon authorities, will be among those present. Nearly 100 RoK businesses will introduce their latest technologies, services and products to the expo.
The event will see first time participation of hard ware tools and eco-friendly technologies. Environmental issues and solutions for the manufacturing industry will also be discussed at those booths. The organising board said through the past 13 Vietnam Expos, various agreements and projects were signed.
Jointly organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the National Trade and Advertising Joint Stock Company (Vinexad) over the last two decades, the annual event serves a bridge for promoting trade ties between Vietnam and other countries. Sharing achievements reaped in the previous expos, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam Jun Dae Joo said this is the 17th time the RoK has participated in the event.
The fairs have brought cooperation opportunities for both Vietnamese and RoK businesses, he noted, adding that Vietnam Expo 2015 attracted 81 RoK firms operating in food, beverage, consumer goods, cosmetic, and medical equipment.
According to Radomill Dolezal, General Director of the trade promotion agency of the Czech Republic, the European country’s presence at the fair would help promote it as a strong and reliable trade partner with high-quality and advanced products. Through the fair, Czech firms want to establish new trade ties, he affirmed.
This year’s fair is expected to step up stronger connections between Vietnamese firms and their foreign counterparts in trade, investment, and technological transfer, contributing to pushing the country’s export growth and luring more foreign investment.
It will also offer exhibitors a chance to learnt about Vietnam’s investment policies and tools for trade links.
