Thai air-con, electronics exhibitions introduced in HCM City
Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Federation of Thai Industries introduced in Ho Chi Minh City on January 18 a series of exhibitions on air-con and electronics to be held in this year.
HCM City (VNA) –Thailand’sDepartment of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Federation of ThaiIndustries introduced in Ho Chi Minh City on January 18 a series of exhibitionson air-con and electronics to be held in this year.
The introduction was part of a roadshow programme held in Cambodia, Laos andVietnam with an aim of luring more visitors from ASEAN countries to RefrigerationHeating Ventilation and Air-conditioning Exhibition (Bangkok RHVAC 2019) andthe Bangkok Electric and Electronics Exhibition (Bangkok E&E 2019),scheduled for September 25-28 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The twin expos will showcase an array of products, ranging from plastic spareparts to innovative goods, heard the roadshow.
According to deputy head of the DITP Wittayakorn Maneentr, the fairs have beenexpanded through years, both in the number of the participants and exhibitingareas. Besides an attractive destination for businesses in the sectors, theevents are expected to create venue to popularise potential of the twoimportant industries in Thailand.
He said that Thailand is currently the world’s largest hard disk driveproducers, and the country ranks second in air-conditioner production, andfourth in refrigerator production.
Many renowned brands have chosen Thailand as their suppliers, he said, addingthat Thailand becomes an important centre of domestic and international brands,as well as expands original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Some 63.2 percent of Thai electronics and electric products are exported to theAsian and Middle East markets, with Vietnam importing air-conditioners.
As Vietnam is a large exporter in the sectors, the fairs will offeropportunities for Vietnamese firms to promote their brands and get access toadvanced technologies in the global value chain, he added.-VNA
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At the roadshow (Photo: VNA) 
