International Exhibition on Smart Office Solutions to be held
The International Exhibition on Smart Office Solutions, Equipment, Machines and Stationery (VietOffice 2024) will take place for the first time in Vietnam this month.
The scale of the Vietnamese stationery and supply market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.37%, reaching a value of 316.41 million USD by 2029. (Photo courtesy of Vinexad)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The International Exhibition on Smart Office Solutions, Equipment, Machines and Stationery (VietOffice 2024) will take place for the first time in Vietnam this month.
The event will take place at the Hanoi International Center for Exhibition (ICE) from May 22-24.
The exhibition will have 150 stands showcasing 100 businesses from more than eight countries and territories including India, the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong (China), the US, Japan, Singapore, China and Vietnam. It is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors.
VietOffice 2024 is both somewhere for long-standing, reputable stationery businesses to affirm their position and an opportunity for young brands to explore the market and expand business links.
Stationery is of course known for products for studying and daily office work such as pens, notebooks and scissors.
However, nowadays, the market has expanded to meet new demands, so you can also expect medium to high-value machinery and equipment such as laser printers, photocopiers, projectors and laminating machines.
Vietdata has reported that earnings of the Vietnamese stationery market is estimated to reach 195.35 million USD in 2024.
It is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.37%, reaching a value of 316.41 million USD by 2029./.
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