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Various trade, tourism promotion activities held in HCM City

Multiple activities have been held in Ho Chi Minh City from August 25-27 to promote trade, tourism and cuisine in the southern largest economic hub.
Various trade, tourism promotion activities held in HCM City ảnh 1The Food & Beverage Networking Fair 2023 opens in District 1 on August 25. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Multiple activities have beenheld in Ho Chi Minh City from August 25-27 to promote trade, tourism andcuisine in the southern largest economic hub.

Food & Beverage Networking Fair 2023 opened in District1 on August 25, attracting 120 businesses with nearly 60 booths. The three-dayevent also features thematic workshops, among other activities for businessesand consumers.

The same day, a three-day vegan food festival kicked off in District 7 withmore than 200 booths. Notably, the festival will offer meals to 200 disadvantagedchildren.

HCM City led the nation in terms of revenue fromtourism in the first half of 2023, with 80.8 trillion VND (3.39 billion USD). The figure represents a year-on-year rise of 62.7%,and is equivalent to 50.5% of the yearly target.

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, inthe January-June period, the city served over 1.9million foreign tourists, up 306% year-on-year, but equal to only 38.8% of theyearly target./.
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