Mini Thailand Week underway in Hai Phong

A trade fair for Thai products called Mini Thailand Week 2021 was launched at the Hai Phong International Exhibition Centre in the northern city of Hai Phong on April 8, with 60 booths.
Mini Thailand Week underway in Hai Phong ảnh 1Visitors at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hai Phong (VNA) - A trade fair for Thai products called MiniThailand Week 2021 was launched at the Hai Phong International ExhibitionCentre in the northern city of Hai Phong on April 8, with 60 booths.

The booths belong to 35 importers of Thai products to Vietnam and showcasea wide range of products, from food to fashion, beauty, and personal care.

The fair will also feature traditional Thai dance performances,demonstrations of cooking Thai dishes, Do-It-Yourself (D.I.Y) activities, andgames.

It provides a good opportunity for investors and enterprises in the cityto exchange experience, expand partnerships, and boost two-way trade betweenthe two countries, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s CommitteeNguyen Duc Tho.

Thailand is currently Vietnam’s largest trade partner in ASEAN while Vietnamis Thailand’s third-largest. Bilateral trade last year totalled nearly 16billion USD, accounting for 30 percent of Vietnam’s trade with ASEAN memberstates.

Economic activities in Vietnam have returned to normalcy thanks to the Government’ssuccess in containing COVID-19, according to Morakot Janemathukorn from theEmbassy of Thailand. The embassy has cooperated with the local Government andenterprises to organise many events to foster cooperation in various areas, andthe fair aims to bolster ties, she added.

Mini Thailand Week 2021 will run through April 11./.

VNA

See more

Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai provincial People's Committee Duong Minh Dung replies to FDI enterprises' concerns at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Nai holds dialogue with FDI enterprises to ease difficulties

At the event, businesses raised concerns related to value-added tax refunds, increased land rental costs, reduced LNG supply, labour shortages, the issuance of construction ownership certificates, and environmental hygiene and traffic safety on roads within industrial zones.

President of the Vietnam-Canada Business Association (VCBA) Eastern Chapter Chung Vinh. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-Canada Business Association expands operation

The establishment of the Eastern Chapter not only marks a significant step in the Vietnam-Canada Business Association's growth but also addresses the rising demand for networking and collaboration among Vietnamese and Canadian entrepreneurs in the region.

An overview of the discussion on developing financial centres in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

Int’l financial centre ensures Vietnam’s sustainable financial growth: Experts

Financial experts expressed their willingness to share knowledge, expertise, and support Vietnam’s access to vital capital, while as assisting Vietnam in training and recruitment of highly skilled financial professionals to ensure the swift and effective development of the financial centres. Additionally, they committed to connecting Vietnamese businesses with German and international investors.

A port in California of the US (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Vietnam attends WTO session on removing technical barriers to trade

The Vietnamese delegation is closely tracking all Specific Trade Concerns, with a keen interest on rules impacting Vietnam’s key and potential exports at the regular session of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Committee) in Geneva, Switzerland from March 25-28.

The ICON e: (Photo: Honda Vietnam)

Honda Vietnam rolls out first domestically produced electric scooter

The ICON e: is specifically designed for high school students, a young and dynamic demographic seeking safe and convenient mobility. The scooter comes equipped with advanced safety features, including a fire- and water-resistant lithium-ion battery, a combined braking system (CBS), LED lighting for enhanced visibility, and a spacious storage compartment. It is expected to launch in the Vietnamese market in April.

A buyer searches for food products at the fair. (Photo: VNA)

Third Vietnam Outstanding Export Products Fair opens in HCM City

It features nearly 750 booths showcasing a wide range of goods and services like agricultural products, foods and seafood, handicrafts, souvenirs, regionally distinctive goods, textiles, footwear, supporting industries, and food processing, packaging, and preserving technologies.