A photo of the opening ceremony of the Vietnam EXPO 2017. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 27th InternationalTrade Fair – Vietnam EXPO 2017 t𝔉hemed “Enhancing Regional and Global economiclinks” started in Hanoi on April 19.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, DeputyMinister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh said that the event issignificant to supporting businesses to achieve exports goals as well as increasedomestic market shares and trade in border and island regions.
According to the organising board, theVietnam EXPO 2017 drew more than 500 firms from 16 localities of Vietnam and 23foreign countries and territories like Algeria, India, Cuba, Cambodia, Germany,the Republic of Korea (RoK), Russia, Nepal, Japan, Mongolia, Laos, Thailand andTurkey, covering 600 booths. The RoK is the honourary country this year,with 136 booths of 130 businesses. The country is the third major trade partnerand leading investor of Vietnam with a total capital of 50 billion USD, as the Vietnam – RoK Free Trade Agreement took effect in 2015.
Main products of the RoK on display includeelectronics, cosmetics, toys, processed food and household appliances, whichare listed in the tax reduction plan of the deal.
Nguyen Hai Ho, Vice Director General of the Hanoi Alcohol, Beer and Beverage(Habeco), said his company sought various partners thro🥃ugh Vietnam ༒EXPO, suchas eight Belarusian customers during the 2016 event. It expects to get moredeals in this year’s event.
Besides, several trade promotion activities will be organised such as a forum on Vietnam’s export promotion and a meeting between businessesfrom Vietnam and China’s Guangxi province, which will take place on April 20 toseek trade opportunities.-VNA
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.
Themed “Vietnam Expo - Enhancing Regional and Global Economic Links”, the 27th Vietnam International Trade Fair – Vietnam Expo 2017 will take place in Hanoi from April 19 – 22 with a variety of activities.
The Republic of Korea (RoK) will be the honorary guest and the largest exhibitor with 136 booths at the International Trade Fair – Vietnam Expo 2017 slated in Hanoi from April 19-22.
With participation from major players representing countries such as Russia, China, Japan, India, Thailand, and Indonesia, Vietbuild 2025 is expected to present a wide range of environmentally friendly and innovative products and services, especially building materials, machinery, and interior and exterior decoration.
Bulgaria holds strengths in sectors that align well with Vietnam’s development focus, including information technology, software, electronics, energy and the environment, startups and innovation, agriculture and food processing, logistics, and freight services.
Vietnam Airlines is pursuing an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) roadmap to reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and adopt sustainable aviation fuels. It is also investing in workforce development, corporate culture, and international management practices.
Thailand's largest retailer, Central Retail Corporation (CRC), will invest over 45 billion THB (1.38 billion USD) through 2027 to expand mainstream markets and accelerate growth across Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam.
Vietnam ranks among Asia’s top producers and exporters of denim, with hundreds of factories producing denim fabric and garments. Vietnamese denim products are now exported to over 70 countries.
In 2024, durian was a leading export among Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables, earning a record of 3.3 billion USD and accounting for 46% of the sector’s total export value. China was the largest market, importing 3.2 billion USD worth of durians, or 97% of the total.
The arrival of this first wind power equipment shipment signalled the Trung Nam Ca Na seaport’s infrastructure readiness and its entry into a new phase of development, aligned with Vietnam’s adjusted National Power Development Plan VIII.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has called on global tech giants to bolster cooperation with Vietnam to assist with the country's efforts to drive a startup and innovation ecosystem.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with leaders from multinational corporations on June 25, advancing Vietnam’s infrastructure development as well as food processing sector, on the sideslines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city.
According to UOB, following the US’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 46% on Vietnamese goods on April 2, around 80% of Vietnamese businesses have proactively taken measures to respond to potential impacts.
As one of the most prestigious annual international events in the industry, the expo serves as a prime platform for enterprises to connect, exchange valuable experience, and explore reliable collaboration opportunities with both domestic and international companies.
Organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office, Vietnam's national booth showcases catalogues and product samples from over 30 Vietnamese companies, spanning key sectors such as agriculture, seafood, food and beverages, footwear, textiles, furniture, plastics, construction materials, and industrial machinery.
The pangasius industry is one of the country’s key foreign currency earners, with an annual export value of around 2 billion USD, accounting for 20% of Vietnam’s total seafood exports. The US remains one of the largest and most strategic markets for Vietnamese pangasius.
A Government Office notice on the Deputy PM’s conclusions at a recent meeting to review construction progress of the plants stressed that accelerating the development of power sources is essential and urgent to ensure energy security and meet the demands of two-digit socio-economic growth in the coming period.
It featured four discussions on key issues such as the Vietnam- Switzerland comprehensive partnership, Vietnam’s international financial centre, digital transformation and innovation, and global human resources and expansion of markets.
A photo of the opening ceremony of the Vietnam EXPO 2017. (Source: VNA) 
