15th WTA Hi-tech Fair kicks off in Binh Duong province
The 15th edition of the World Technopolis Association (WTA) Hi-tech Fair opened in the southern province of Binh Duong on October 11, as part of activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the WTA.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and WTA President Her Tae Jeong look at tech product at the event (Photo: VNA)
Binh Duong (VNA) – The 15th edition of the World Technopolis Association (WTA)Hi-tech Fair opened in the southern province of Binh Duong on October 11, aspart of activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the WTA.
The openingceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, WTA President HerTae Jeong, Binh Duong authorities, and nearly 100 businesses.
On display are 30 pavilions from firms of 48 countries andterritories.
The 15th WTA Hi-tech Fair showcases cutting-edgetechnologies and services in the construction sector and smart city development,such as smart lighting and smart energy systems.
It also offers a highly-interactive platform for companies,universities, and research institutes of WTA member cities to strengtheninternational cooperation and exchange advanced technologies.
The event is also a rendezvous for delegates to share ideas,experiences, and information in order to bolster business opportunities, seekpotential partners, and build global connection.
The fair willrun until October 13 at the Binh Duong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Binh Duong became the first location in Vietnam to beselected as an official member of the WTA, which has 106 members from 48countries and territories.
The WTA has been implementing collaborative projects withUNESCO towards the development of sustainable urban science and the governanceof cities. –VNA
Nearly 150 volunteers, mostly students, will support delegates at 11th General Assembly of the World Technopolis Association (WTA), which will be held in the southern province of Binh Duong from October 10-12.
About 130 officials, scientists and businesspeople from Daejeon city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will attend the 11th General Assembly of the World Technopolis Association (WTA) slated for October 10-12 in the southern province of Binh Duong.
The southern province of Binh Duong is making the final preparations to host the 11th General Assembly of the World Technopolis Association (WTA) and related events from October 10 to 12.
The southern province of Binh Duong celebrated the 20th anniversary of the World Technopolis Association (WTA) with a conference themed “Smart City as an Innovation Engine for Sustainable Growth” on October 11.
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