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Int’l sound, light exhibition opens in HCM City

An international exhibition showcasing professional sound, light, audiovisual, broadcast, systems integration and entertainment technologies called “PALME Vietnam 2010” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 22.
An international exhibition showcasing professional sound, light,audiovisual, broadcast, systems integration and entertainmenttechnologies called “PALME Vietnam 2010” opened in Ho Chi Minh Cityon July 22.

Co-organised by the IIR ExhibitionsPte. Ltd and Vietnam International Trade Fair and Advertising Company(Vinexad), the three-day exhibition has drawn the participation of morethan 200 companies from 20 countries and territories, including the US,the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, China, Taiwan, France and Singapore.

The first-ever exhibition in Vietnam promises to bring the latesttechnologies and equipment in the field of audio, sound, lighting andconnection systems to visitors, especially those in Southeast Asia.

The exhibition provides a good chance for companies operating in theindustry to share experiences and seek business opportunities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sportsand Tourism Tran Chien Thang said that PALME Vietnam 2010 is being heldat a right time as Vietnam is considered one of the countries withthe fastest growing communication and entertainment industries in theworld.

With a population of over 86 millionpeople, Vietnam is a potential market for the development of newtechnologies, he said, adding that the country is now ready to acquireproducts and services of the communication and entertainment industry.

The Vietnamese communication and entertainment industry’s revenues are expected to exceed 2.3 billion USD in 2013./.
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