An Italian food cooking demonstration at the opening of ‘Italian Cuisine Week’ in HCM City (Photo: VNA) Ho Chi Minh City (VNS/VNA) — Ingredientsused in Italian cuisine are being introduced to local consumers at the ‘ItalianCuisine Week’ that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.
The two-week promotion organised by MM Mega Market and the ItalianTrade Agency offers them the opportunity to buy high-quality products atcompetitive prices and get exceptional Italian culinary experiences at theformer’s stores around the country.
Speaking at the inauguration, Fabio De Cillis, the Italian tradecommissioner in HCM City, said: “Italian food products are among the best inthe world.”
“The EVFTA is giving us the chance to improve trade between thetwo countries by lowering the customs duties and recognising the GIs -Geographical indications - on both sides.”
Since the costs of Italian products remain high, organising anevent like this is a chance to bring more products and reduce their prices,according to the trade commissioner.
Bruno Jousselin, managing director of MM Mega Market, said: “Thecommercial activities and the cultural and cuisine exchanges aim to deepeneconomic ties between the two countries.”
Vietnam has been Italy’s largest trading partner in SoutheastAsia, with two-way trade reaching 4.25 billion USD in the first eight months ofthis year./.