Industry and Trade Deputy Minister Do Thang Hai Speaking at the four-day Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2019), Do Thang Hai, Industry and Trade Deputy Minister, underscored the significance that the annual event has played in the nation’s industry and trade sector over the past 28 years. The increased prestige that the expo now enjoys among international friends and domestic businesses, he noted. Vietnam Expo 2019 saw the presence of 500 businesses from 23 nations and territories from across the globe. The expo has given businesses the chance to introduce their cutting-edge technologies and products across 600 stalls displaying machinery, equipment, supporting industry, electronics, food and drinks, and consumer goods. Several domestic brands including Duy Tan Plastics, Da Nang Rubber, Dien Quang Bulb, and Hapro also joined this year's event. In addition, food products and farm produce exports from provinces nationwide will undoubtedly receive … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Trade Fair 2019 kicks off in Hanoi
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NA Chairwoman meets Chairman of EP’s international trade committee
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (right) and Chairman of the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange (Photo: VNA) The Vietnamese top legislator said she has looked forward to the meeting as a chance to discuss the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) with the INTA – an important agency of the EP. Vietnam is focusing on realising commitments it made in the deal with good will and specific actions, she said, adding that the Vietnamese NA is working to turn those commitments into laws. Ngan said the Vietnamese NA has asked local agencies to address the recommendations that the EP had made during past working trips to Vietnam by the INTA Chairman and EP Vice President Heidi Hautala. The leader expressed her hope that the INTA will support the prioritization of issues regarding the EVFTA and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) between Vietnam and the EU in the EP’s agenda at the … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman meets Chairman of EP’s international trade committee
100 firms take part in International Trade Fair of Northwest Region
More than 100 businesses from Vietnam, China, Laos and Thailand are showcasing their products at the International Trade Fair of the Northwest Region 2019, which is underway in the northern province of Dien Bien. A booth at the International Trade Fair of the Northwest Region 2019. - VNA/VNS Photo Xuan Tu On display at the fair, running until Friday, are manufacturing-mechanical products, machinery, industrial and agricultural equipment, office equipment, agro-forestry-fisheries goods, food and foodstuff, textile and garments as well as handicrafts. Le Van Quy, vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the trade fair was part of the national trade promotion programme approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The regional-level event was of important economic and political significance, aiming to promote the images and potential for socio-economic, trade, service, culture and tourism development in Dien Bien and other localities of Viet Nam and … [Read more...] about 100 firms take part in International Trade Fair of Northwest Region
Hanoi to host three important international trade fairs in November
The press conference announcing the three international trade fairs At today’s press conference to introduce the events, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, deputy director of the Hanoi Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre (HPA), stressed that, “The activities are a good chance for villages, localities, and regions to introduce their specialty products, while promoting sales and business co-operation.” The Regional Speciality Fair is an annual event directed by the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee chaired by HPA. Held for the fifth year, this year’s Regional Speciality Fair will continue to help businesses and localities promote their special products to the residents of the capitol, join supply chains, and boost exports. With about 300 booths by over 200 businesses from Vietnam and six countries, this year’s major exhibits will be foodstuff (confectioneries, canned and processed food, and functional food), beverages (tea, coffee, wine, and Hibiscus … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host three important international trade fairs in November
Deputy PM meets Secretary of State for International Trade
Deputy PM and FM Minh meets Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox At the meeting, Secretary Fox appreciated Viet Nam’s role in the Asia-Pacific, and expressed the wish to maintain and expand economic-trade relations with Viet Nam. He affirmed that in its Global Britain strategy announced in 2017, the UK gives priority to enhancing economic cooperation with important partners, including Viet Nam. In turn, Deputy PM Minh said he believed Brexit would not create negative impacts on the trade-investment ties between Viet Nam and the UK. He asked the UK to continue backing Viet Nam in enhancing ties with the European Union and advocating the early signing of the EU-Viet Nam free trade agreement. The two sides welcomed the acceleration of negotiations on a bilateral free trade deal in order to further intensify trade-investment ties and cooperation in the framework of the World … [Read more...] about Deputy PM meets Secretary of State for International Trade