International expo on support industries, processing-manufacturing opens

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The International Expo on Support Industries and Processing - Manufacturing (VIMEXPO) 2020 opened in Hanoi on December 9.

International expo on support industries, processing-manufacturing opens

At the opening ceremony - Photo: moit.gov.vn

The exhibition covers an area of about 5,000 square metres with nearly 250 booths from over 170 companies.

VIMEXPO 2020 introduced six target groups of supporting industries and achievements to domestic and international partners.

The three-day event is expected to attract about 15,000 visitors.

As part of the event, the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Vietnam Industry Agency held two workshops on Vietnam’s support industries – its potential and opportunities, and the opportunities and challenges its faces in participating in global supply chains.

A business matching event will also be held to link supporting industry firms and purchasers such as Samsung, Canon, Thaco, Honda, Toyota, ABB, and Tung Lam.

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