International electricity-energy expos open in HCM City
The 2019 international exhibitions on electrical technology and equipment (Vietnam ETE) and on products, technologies of energy saving and green power (Enertec Expo) are showcasing advanced technologies of the industry in Ho Chi Minh City between July 17 and 20.
HCM City (VNA) – The 2019 international exhibitionson electrical technology and equipment (Vietnam ETE) and on products, technologiesof energy saving and green power (Enertec Expo) are showcasing advancedtechnologies of the industry in Ho Chi Minh City between July 17 and 20.
With their scale doubling that of 2018, the exhibitions spanover 10,000 square metres at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District7.
They feature 400 domestic and international enterprises fromsuch countries as Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, Italy, Turkey,Russia and Singapore with 550 booths. Participating local brands include EVNHCMC, Gelex, ABB, LS Vina, Panasonic, Philips, Long Giang and HENGS Vietnam.
The expos also consist of three national exhibition spacesrun by the RoK, China and Japan.
This year, the RoK is the special guest, with its space,themed ‘Korea Smart Electric and Energy Week’ (KOSEF), showcasing the nation’slatest achievements in electricity.
In addition, the Korea Electrical Manufacturers Association(KOEMA) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) are scheduled to hostworkshops on new energy creation, smart electric devices, energy saving andgreen power.
During the fair, in addition to business matching events, aninternational conference will be held to find solutions for energy saving inVietnam.
The annual ETE and Enertec Expo act as a bridge betweenlocal and international enterprises, gather experts to discuss strategies inelectric technology, and help businesses attract investment and seek partners.
It is organised by the HCM City Centre for SupportIndustries Development and CIS Vietnam Advertising and Exhibition JSC, withsupport from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.-VNA
The 11th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology & Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2018) and the 8th International Exhibition on Products, Technologies of Energy Saving & Green Power 2018 (Enertec Expo 2018) will simultaneously open in Ho Chi Minh City on July 18.
Nearly 200 domestic and foreign businesses have been showcasing their products at the 11th International Exhibition of Electrical Technology and Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2018) and the 8th International Exhibition of Energy Saving and Green Power Products and Technologies (Enertec Expo 2018) which both opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 18.
The 12th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology and Equipment (Vietnam ETE) and the 9th International Exhibition on Products, Technologies for Energy Saving and Green Power (Enertec Expo) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 17-20.
Smart electricity and green power technology from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will be introduced at the Vietnam ETE and Enertec Expo 2019 from July 17-20 in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Scene at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
