SaigonTex 2018 introduces modern textile-garment machinery
The Vietnam Textile and Garment Industry Expo – SaigonTex 2018, the biggest and most influential event of the textile and garment industry of Vietnam, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.
HCM City (VNA) – The VietnamTextile and Garment Industry Expo – SaigonTex 2018, the biggest and mostinfluential event of the textile and garment industry of Vietnam, opened in HoChi Minh City on April 11.
The event is organised by the Vietnam National Garment and Textile Group (Vinatex),the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Hongkong-based CP Exhibitioncompany. It is Vietnam’s sole textile and garment industry expo meeting UFIstandard of the Global Association of the Exhibitor Industry.
This year, SaigonTex attracts theparticipation of more than 900 firms from 27 countries and territories acrossthe world, including Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong (China), Indiaand Indonesia. Many leading experts are expected to attend the event to suggestmeasures to address the sector’s challenges.
Many advanced textile equipment machineryand spare parts as well as new materials are introduced at the event. It alsooffers opportunities for domestic and international firms to meet and promotetheir brands, as well as seek new customers and expand markets.
Numerous fashion collections of famous Vietnamesedesigners are also on display.
President of the Vietnam Textile andApparel Association Vu Duc Giang said SaigonTex 2018 is hoped to not onlyenable participants to explore new garment-textile equipment, but also bolsterinvestment in the field.
The event runs until April 14 at the SaigonExhibition and Convention Centre.-VNA
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At the event (Source: VNA) 
