International fair promotes trade with Laos, Thailand

As many as 118 businesses across the country and from Laos and Thailand are showcasing their latest products and technologies in industrial production and processing at the Quang Binh international trade fair 2019, which opened in the central coastal province on May 30.
International fair promotes trade with Laos, Thailand ảnh 1At the Quang Binh international trade fair 2019
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Quang Binh (VNA) – As many as 118 businesses across the country andfrom Laos and Thailand are showcasing their latest products and technologies inindustrial production and processing at the Quang Binh international trade fair2019, which opened in the central coastal province on May 30.

On display at the 300 booths are electric-electronic products, householdappliances, industrial machines and equipment, seafood, handicrafts, homedécor, beverage and food, among others.

In her remarks, deputy head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s VietnamTrade Promotion Agency Doan Thi Thu Thuy highlighted that the fair offers opportunitiesfor companies to seek business partnership and promote trade and investmentwith the two neighbouring countries.

Meanwhile, Director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade Phan VanTruong described the fair as an important political-economic event as it wouldhelp local firms popularise their high-quality products, improve competitivecapacity, and expand markets in Laos and Thailand.

The event will run through June 5.-VNA
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