Industrial goods fair offers business opportunities
The 2015 Vietnam International Industrial Fair (VIIF) kicked off in Hanoi on October 20, offering opportunities for domestic and foreign business communities.
The 2015 Vietnam International Industrial Fair (VIIF) kicked off in Hanoi on October 20, offering opportunities for domestic and foreign business communities.
At the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai said with numerous opportunities and challenges to be brought about by the just-concluded Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal, Vietnamese entrepreneurs need to improve their competitive capacity.
He added that the industrial fair serves as an effective tool to facilitate trade promotion activities and investment cooperation expansion.
The fair houses 400 booths of 300 domestic and foreign enterprises, displaying latest technological solutions, high-quality industrial products and services in the fields of manufacturing, metallurgy, mechanical engineering and automation.
The event will run until October 23.-VNA
More than 350 businesses, including 100 foreign companies from the Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and India will participate in the Vietnam International Industrial Fair 2010 (VIIF 2010) in Hanoi from October 19-23.
The 24th Vietnam International Industrial Fair (VIIF 2015), which will take place in Hanoi from October 20-23, is expected to bring Vietnamese industrial trademarks closer to foreign partners.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.
Visitors at the 2014 VIIF (Photo: VNA)
