The 27th Vietnam International Trade Fair – Vietnam Expo 2017, themed “Enhancing Regional and Global Economic Links”, will take place in Hanoi from April 19-22.
Hanoi (VNA) – The 27th Vietnam International Trade Fair – Vietnam Expo 2017, themed “EnhancingRegional and Global Economic Links”, will take place in Hanoi from April 19-22.
As one of the important tradepromotion events to welcome Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting2017 and a bridge linking Vietnam with countries and territories in the regionand the world, the annual event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Tradeand organised by the Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company.
The fair will display diverseproducts of local companies, particularly those winning the Vietnam Value Awards,focusing on quality, design and price which are locally made such as industrialand household plastics; tires and rubber products; electricity meters, cableand lines; water tank and heater; beer and beverages; and handicraft.
As part of the event, a forum onVietnam’s export promotion, a fact-finding tour of industrial parks and abusiness networking programme are due to be held.
A new point of the fair is anindustrial and development booth designed by the Trade Promotion Department. Itwill showcase outstanding industrial products of localities, as well as representand provide guidance on investment policies.
Additionally, a space for Vietnam-Republicof Korea product design, which is a joint effort with the Korean Institute forDesign Products, aims to display signature products of the two countries. Therewill also be advisory counters here to provide advice to businesses.
According to the organising board,Vietnam Expo 2017 is expected to attract more than 500 firms from 23 countriesand territories with APEC members covering 600 booths.
The Republic of Korea, which is amongthe founding members of APEC, has been invited to the Vietnam Expo 2017 as anhonorary country.
Businesses from Belarus, Uganda,Singapore, the Czech Republic, Japan, Malaysia, India, the RoK and China have sofar registered for the event.-VNA
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