For the purpose of intensifying bilateral trade ties and helping the two sides’ enterprises update information on each country’s market, the Vietnam-South Africa Trade Exchange was held on March 21 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Jointly held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the South African Embassy in Vietnam, the event witnessed the participation of South African companies that specialise in foodstuff, steel processing and training services seeking partners in Vietnam.

On the same day, a workshop was arranged by the US Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam to raise investment and business opportunities between Vietnam and the Island of Guam ’s enterprises.

According to the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam , it will co-organise the France-Vietnam Business Forum scheduled for April 7–9 with the VCCI. The forum expects to attract over 100 French companies operating in the fields of infrastructure, food industry and consumer goods.-VNA