Over 300 technological brands introduced at NEPCON Vietnam 2023

The International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Trade Exhibition and Conference (NEPCON Vietnam 2023) kicked off in Hanoi on September 6, featuring nearly 300 brands of technology, machinery and equipment.
Over 300 technological brands introduced at NEPCON Vietnam 2023 ảnh 1Over 300 technological brands introduced at NEPCON Vietnam 2023. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Trade Exhibition and Conference (NEPCON Vietnam 2023) kicked off in Hanoi on September 6, featuring nearly 300 brands of technology, machinery and equipment.

Organised by RX Tradex Vietnam - ASEAN's leading exhibition organiser, the three-day event sees the participation of exhibitors from over 10 countries worldwide, including Japan, the US, the Republic of Korea,Singapore, Thailand, Germany, and India.

Several business exchange activities to link domesticand international enterprises will also be held during theevent, including a technology symposium and the latest bulletins on emergingmarkets in the field.

Do Thi Thuy Huong, member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Electronic Industries Association, said that the fair will openopportunities to support businesses to exchange, learn from eachother towards sustainable development as well as updating trends, advancedtechnology and smart manufacturing solutions. It is also a chance to enhance capacity toattract foreign investment and improve skills and standards to participate inthe global supply chain.

On the occasion, the fair will introduce a specialedition of the NEPCO in the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City.

NEPCON stands for anexhibition that showcases machine tools, testing equipment, and electronicsmanufacturing technologies. It ranks as Vietnam's premier and sole electronicsfair.

Founded in 2008, NEPCON has grown into a pivotal gathering for technologyaficionados and professionals globally. Every year in September, the fair ishosted in Hanoi. Besides, NEPCON events also span acrossother leading Asian cities in China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan./.

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