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Vietnam attends exhibition, distribution event in Laos

A large number of Vietnamese, Lao, and Thai enterprises and visitors joined a food festival, product exhibition, and distribution event in Laos’s Khammouane from November 13-17.

Delegates launch the food festival, product exhibition, and distribution event in Laos’s Khammouane province. (Photo: VNA)
Delegates launch the food festival, product exhibition, and distribution event in Laos’s Khammouane province. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – A large number of Vietnamese, Lao, and Thai enterprises and visitors joined a food festival, product exhibition, and distribution event in Laos’s Khammouane from November 13-17.

It drew Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, representatives from the Vietnamese Consulate in Savannakhet, and Khammouane provincial authorities.

The Lao leader said the event aims at promoting investment and showcasing local products to both domestic and international audiences.

Its goal is to provide small- and medium-sized enterprises with opportunities to exchange goods and gain a greater access to domestic and international markets, he stated.

This year’s event attracted 171 enterprises from the three countries, with a total of 210 booths showcasing goods valued at around 10 billion LAK (453,779 USD). Among the participants, 146 businesses were from Khammouane, 13 from other parts of Laos, two from Vietnam, and five from Thailand.

The exhibition focused on various sectors including food, handicrafts, agriculture, industrial products, processed goods, banking, and tourism. It provided a platform for businesses from all three countries to meet, exchange ideas, and share experiences on production and distribution, while seeking new partners and markets./.

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