HCM City (VNA) - The 2020 SourcingFair Supporting Industries (SFS 2020) was held on September 17 to helpcompanies in supporting industries expand their markets and join global supplychains.
The fair was co-held by the HCM City Department ofIndustry and Trade, the city’s Export Processing Zone and Industrial ParkAuthority, and the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP).
It saw the participation of 14 foreign-invested enterprisesin electronics, manufacturing machinery, and advanced medical technology, most notablySamsung Electronics Vietnam, Bosch Vietnam, and Juki Vietnam.
There were more than 250 sessions held with some 60 enterprisesin supporting industries in HCM City. Companies were offered contact withforeign businesses and manufacturers seeking to localise their products.
A fact-finding trip to factories of enterprisesinvesting in the SHTP will be arranged for the city’s supporting industry firmswithin the framework of SFS 2020, according to Deputy Director of the HCM CityDepartment of Industry and Trade Nguyen Phuong Dong.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman ofthe municipal People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc said HCM City has rolled outvarious measures over the years to assist firms in supporting industries./.