HCM City to host int’l exhibition on smart appliances

More than 550 enterprises, both domestic and foreign, are planning to attend the International Electronics & Smart Appliances Exhibition 2023, which is scheduled to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from July 19-21.
HCM City to host int’l exhibition on smart appliances ảnh 1International Electronics & Smart Appliances Exhibition 2023 opens in Ho Chi Minh City from July 19-21. (Photo: vinexad.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 550 enterprises, both domestic andforeign, are planning to attend the International Electronics & SmartAppliances Exhibition 2023, which is scheduled to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from July 19-21.

With a total display area of 10,000 square metres, theexhibition will host projects relating to electronic technology and spareparts, smart household appliances, electronic equipment, sound equipment, andLED technology for lighting.

The expo is expected to create a venue for domesticand foreign businesses to seek and strengthen cooperation in the production ofsmart electronic appliances in Vietnam.

More than 3,000 product samples on display selected by the organisers are promosing to bring great experiences to exhibition goers, promoting the expansion and enhancing cooperation in the smart consumer electronic production in Vietnam.

The global market of electronic products was valued at 724.48 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to hit 1.13 trillion USDby 2030./.

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