Vietbuild 2014 takes place in Mekong delta Can Tho city

Vietbuild International Exhibition 2014, themed “Construction- Building materials- Real estate and interior decors” was kicked off on October 1 at the International Exhibition and Fair Center of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Vietbuild International Exhibition 2014, themed “Construction- Buildingmaterials- Real estate and interior decors” was kicked off on October 1at the International Exhibition and Fair Center of the Mekong Delta cityof Can Tho.

Over 200 domestic and foreign businesses from theconstruction industry are showcasing their latest achievementsarranging from construction materials to interior decors on a total of450 booths, said Le Thi Kim Thu, Director of the Can Tho InternationalExhibition and Fair Centre.

The five-day long exhibition willsee a number of conferences and seminars introducing new technology,environmentally friendly products, potential opportunities for propertyinvestment and new construction policies.

The event was co-organised by the Ministry of Construction and the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee.

Vietbuild is an annual traditional playground for enterprises to meet,introduce new products and research customers’ needs. It has broughtnumerous opportunities for technology transfer and trade promotion, andconstruction cooperation and investment for entrepreneurs.-VNA

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