Third Vietbuild 2018 expo opens in HCM City
The international construction exhibition Vietbuild, themed “Housing – Architecture and Interior-Exterior Decoration”, kicked off at Phu Tho Indoor Sport Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on October 25.
The opening ceremony of the third Vietbuild 2018 expo in HCM City on October 25 (Photo: voh.com.vn)HCM City (VNA) – The international construction exhibition Vietbuild, themed “Housing – Architecture and Interior-Exterior Decoration”, kicked off at Phu Tho Indoor Sport Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on October 25.
The event, the third held in HCM City this year, aims to connect property developers with customers and suppliers of building materials and services.
It attracts more than 300 businesses from 18 countries and territories, including Vietnam, the US, the UK, Russia, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore.
Showcased in 1,500 pavilions are diverse products of the construction sector such as building materials and machines, electrical devices, doors and accessories, balconies, stairs, and interior and exterior decorations.
Notably, many projects and building materials introduced here focus on smart homes and issues relating to life quality improvement.
The event also features conferences and workshops on construction and architecture to link domestic and foreign enterprises.
The third Vietbuild 2018, organised by the Information Centre of the Ministry of Construction and the Vietbuild Construction International Exhibition Organisation Corp., will last through October 29.-VNA
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