Exhibitions display latest electrical technology, equipment

Vietnam’s latest technology achievements in electricity and electrical equipment are being introduced at the 10th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology & Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2017) and the 7th International Exhibition on Products, Technologies of Energy Saving & Green Power 2017 (Enertec Expo 2017).
Exhibitions display latest electrical technology, equipment ảnh 1A production line of consumer electronics at LG Electronics Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) –
Vietnam’s latest technology achievements inelectricity and electrical equipment are being introduced at the 10th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology & Equipment (Vietnam ETE2017) and the 7th International Exhibition on Products, Technologiesof Energy Saving & Green Power 2017 (Enertec Expo 2017).

The event, jointly held by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry andTrade, Ho Chi Minh Power Corporation and C.I.S Vietnam Advertising &Exhibition JSC, opened on July 19 in District 7.

The four-day exhibitions drew the participation of more than 170 businesses,including renowned enterprises like Ho Chi Minh City Power Company, LIOA, ABB,Panasonic, LS Vina, Tran Phu Electric Mechanical Company Limited, Dien QuangLamp JSC and Megasun JSC. There are also hundreds of booths of enterprises fromChina, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Turkey and Russia.

Vice Director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade Nguyen PhuongDong said that the Vietnam ETE 2017 and Enertec Expo 2017 aims to populariseenergy-saving products and promote the use of green energy.

The events also create opportunities for domestic and foreign companies toenhance cooperation, expand business linkage and further trade promotion, headded.

Currently, Vietnamese mechanical companies are able to produce more than 90percent of spare parts and key equipment for the national grid. Many localbusinesses have become credible partners of the world’s top groups. They arestriving to boost export of electric equipment to Southeast Asian, SouthAmerican and African markets.

According to Bui Thi Thanh An, Deputy Head of the Vietnam Trade PromotionAgency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam has seen an increasingdemand for power in production and daily activities. The country is carryingout solutions and programmes prioritising the development of renewable energysources and smart electricity networks.

She said that the Vietnam ELTE 2017 and Enertec Expo 2017 have crucial roles indeveloping electricity sector.-VNA




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