The 31st Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2022) was kicked off on April 13 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in conjunction with localities and agencies, under the theme “Step together in digitalised world.”
The pavilion run by Belarus at Vietnam Expo 2022 which is underway in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 31st Vietnam International TradeFair (Vietnam Expo 2022) was kicked off on April 13 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in conjunction with localities and agencies, under the theme “Step together in digitalised world.”
The hybrid event takes place in person at HanoiInternational Exhibition Centre from April 13 – 16 while the virtual fair willrun in a month, from April 13 to May 13, enabling foreign exhibitors to joinremotely.
On display are products divided in foursections – national and export brands, machinery for supporting industries,digital technology and e-commerce, and food and beverage.
In his remarks at the opening ceremony, Minister ofIndustry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said 2021 was an unprecedentedlychallenging year for every country around the world, including Vietnam, becauseof the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite all hardships, Vietnam has managed to achieve a GDPgrowth of 2.58 percent last year, with further expanding industrial production,particularly in manufacturing and processing, he said.
Foreign trade turnover hit a record high of 670 billion USD,taking Vietnam to the top 20 economies in international trade, he added.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien cuts the ribbon to launch Vietnam Expo 2022 on April 13. (Photo: VNA)
Dien attributed the achievements to the help of tradepromotion activities and foreign trade support policies, enabling the uninterrupted distribution of necessary commodities and boosting exports andimports.
With its 30-year history, Vietnam Expo has become one of thelargest trade promotion events in Vietnam, he said, noting that it has brought notonly direct economic benefits but also opportunities for Vietnamese enterprisesto foster exports, develop the domestic market, and build capacity to betterengage in the global value chain.
The trade fair features 380 pavilions run by some 410 exhibitors,including those from 15 foreign countries and territories.
A number of forums, conferences and workshops by sector andmarket will be held on the sidelines of the event to help local enterprisesgain broader access to both domestic and foreign partners./.
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The pavilion run by Belarus at Vietnam Expo 2022 which is underway in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien cuts the ribbon to launch Vietnam Expo 2022 on April 13. (Photo: VNA)
