An executive from the national shipbuilding giant Vinashin is singing the praises of an international exhibition scheduled to take place in Hanoi from March 17-19.

Vinashin Chief Business Officer Nguyen Quoc Anh said at a recent press briefing that the bi-annual event would draw over 300 companies with two-thirds being international giants from developed, shipbuilding countries such as the Netherlands , Denmark and Norway .

On March 18, there will be symposiums on opportunities and challenges for cooperation between Vietnam and the international community in the industry and on the vision for a green maritime industry.

The exhibition on shipping, marine technology and transportation is also expected to witness the signing of a number of contracts by enterprises./.