HCM City hosts major electrical technology, green energy expo

The 17th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology & Equipment (Vietnam ETE) and Products of Energy Saving & Green Energy (Enertec Expo) 2024 kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on July 17.

At the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
At the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The 17th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology & Equipment (Vietnam ETE) and Products of Energy Saving & Green Energy (Enertec Expo) 2024 kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on July 17.

The three-day event, co-hosted by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Supporting Industries Development, and C.I.S Vietnam Advertising and Exhibition Company, is a major gathering for the electrical technology and green energy sectors.

Over 300 leading brands from both Vietnam and abroad, including China, Germany, France, the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, are showcasing their products and services at nearly 500 booths.

Le Hoang Tai, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, called the Vietnam ETE and Enertec Expo 2024 a prestigious destination for the business community engaging in trade promotion, technology transfer, investment attraction, and business expansion.

This will assist domestic and international businesses to contribute to the implementation of Vietnam's national energy and environmental protection strategies, ultimately promoting the overall development of the Vietnamese economy, Tai added.

The annual exhibition has established itself as the largest in HCM City to showcase advancements and foster collaboration in the electrical technology, green energy, and renewable energy sectors.

This year's event also features a business-to-business networking session connecting Vietnamese enterprises with participating foreign partners. Additionally, a seminar delving into current demand and opportunities in the HCM City and Vietnamese electrical equipment industry is scheduled./.

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