The Vietnamese booth at the Build Eco Expo Asia (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly ten Vietnamese businesses and organisations are showcasing their products at a green building exhibit꧑ion in Singapore from September 7-9.
Sado Group, a leading construction glass exporter in Vietnam, is among the participants at the Build Eco Expo Asia (BEXASIA2016).
Statistics show that Vietnam exported nearly 500 million SGD (371 million USD) worth of construction materials in 2015, of which glass products account for 400 million SGD (297 million USD).
Dien Quang Lamp JSC, which is well-known for environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient lighting products, also joins in the event.
The company’s Deputy General Director Nguyen Thai Nga said Dien Quang Lamp JSC wishes to cooperate with Singaporean companies to introduce its products in the country.
Nguyen Viet Chi, Vietnamese Commercial Counsellor in Singapore, said through the exhibition, the participating enterprises can directly promote their products, seek partners and update themselves with green construction trends and solutions worldwide.
Besides, nearly 50 speeches delivered by the world’s leading scholars at fringe workshops will provide them with lessons in this field.
BEXASIA 2016 draws more than 450 businesses from 50 countries and territories in Asia, Europe and America.-VNA
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The Vietnamese booth at the Build Eco Expo Asia (Source: VNA)
