Hanoi (VNA) – A fair showcasing outstanding industrial products of northern rural areas opened in Hanoi on May 16, featuring 270 pavilions from 40 provinces and cities.
The event forms part of the national industry promotion programme 2024 and regional industry and trade activities this year.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said the fair aims to strengthen linkages between the localities, and promote industry, trade and tourism in Hanoi and the region.
It also offers an opportunity for businesses and rural industrial establishments to showcase scientific and technical advances, and industrial and handicraft products, Tan added.
Other products on display include machinery, means of transport, consumer goods, construction materials and equipment, electronics, and IT, finance and banking services.
The fair will run until May 19 at the National Architectural Planning and Construction Exhibition Centre.
Statistics show that 512 items were recognised as national outstanding rural industrial products, and 1,632 granted with the regional title during 2012-2022. As many as 173 products won the national status in 2023, and 126 earned the regional recognition this year./.
