Korean electricity tech to be introduced at HCM City fair
Smart electricity and green power technology from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will be introduced at the Vietnam ETE and Enertec Expo 2019 from July 17-20 in Ho Chi Minh City.
The booth of EVN HCMC, a brand of the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) at the previous ETE and Enertec Expo. (Photo courtesy of CIS Vietnam)
HCM City (VNA) - Smartelectricity and green power technology from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will beintroduced at the Vietnam ETE and Enertec Expo 2019 from July 17-20 in Ho Chi MinhCity.
The ETE exhibition isin its 12th year in Vietnam, and the 9th Enertec Expo will showcase advancedtechnologies for the power industry.
The exhibition willfeature 400 domestic and international enterprises from various countries suchas Japan, the RoK, China, Italy, Turkey, Russia and Singapore with 550 booths.
Local brands includeEVN HCMC, Gelex, ABB, LS Vina, Panasonic, Philips, Long Giang and HENGSVietnam.
This year, the RoKwill be the special guest with the Korea Smart Electric and Energy Week (KOSEF)showcasing its latest achievements in electricity.
In addition, theKorea Electrical Manufacturers Association (KOEMA) and Korea ElectricPower Corporation (KEPCO) will host workshops on new energy creation, smartelectric devices, energy saving and green power.
During the fair, aninternational conference will be held to find solutions for energy savingin Vietnam.
The annual ETE andEnertec Expo acts as a bridge between local and international enterprises,gathers experts to discuss strategies in electric technology and helpsbusinesses attract investment and seek partners.
It is organised bythe HCM City Centre for Support Industries Development and CIS VietnamAdvertising and Exhibition JSC, with support from the Ministry of Industry andTrade.
The expo will be heldat the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in district 7.-VNA
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The booth of EVN HCMC, a brand of the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) at the previous ETE and Enertec Expo. (Photo courtesy of CIS Vietnam) 
