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Visitors at the fair. — Photo courtersy of congthuong.vn The Tavicohome - Viefurn 365 Wooden Furniture Expo, designed to cater to the domestic market, opened on Monday in Đồng Nai Province. This six-day event showcases over 10,000 products from 250 participating companies across a vast 20,000-square-metre exhibition area in Biên Hòa City. It has drawn the attention of wood processing firms, construction companies, design studios and prominent real estate developers. Phan Nhật Trường, the head of the organising committee, stated that this fair has been organised to tap into the significant potential of the domestic wooden furniture market. Rapid urbanisation and a population of 100 million people have fueled the demand for both interior and exterior furnishings, Trường said, with projections indicating that up to 70–80 million square metres of new homes are constructed annually. "In a period when Vietnamese wooden furniture exports are encountering numerous challenges, this … [Read more...] about Wooden furniture expo opens in Viet Nam to meet growing domestic demand

International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City where they can discover its vibrant blend of cultures through standout tours. Of the total 25 million tourist arrivals that the city hosted during January – August, there are nearly 3 million foreigners, up 105.2% year-on-year. Local tourist sites such as Ben Thanh Market , Sai Gon Central Post Office , and the War Remnants Museum have been favoured among the visitors. Zuzanna Henel and Klaudia Witkowska from Poland said they are impressed by the “Biet dong Sai Gon” (Sai Gon Special Task Force) tour developed by Vietluxtour, during which they got a better understanding of Vietnam’s war time as well as stories about Sai Gon heroes. Visiting HCM City for the fourth time in ten years, Allan Andersen from Demark said he wants to enjoy walks along the streets as well as local foods such as … [Read more...] about HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors

A booth at the International Textile Printing Technology and Equipment Exhibition that is being held in Thủ Dầu Một City in Bình Dương Province from September 21 to 23. — VNs Photo Việt Nam’s first International Textile Printing Technology and Equipment Exhibition (ITCPE - VIETNAM TEXPRINT 2023) opened in Thủ Dầu Một City in Bình Dương Province on Thursday. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyễn Thế Hùng, Deputy Chairman of the Việt Nam Textile and Apparel Association, said garment and textile, one of the country’s key industries, has been facing difficulties, causing exports to fall by 16.4 per cent in the first eight months of this year to US$26.2 billion. “The domestic supporting industry has not kept pace with the development of the garment and textile industry. Weaving, dyeing, printing and fabric production are bottlenecks in the supply chain. “Therefore, the industry is calling for investment in these segments to gradually meet its raw material demands, with priority … [Read more...] about VN’s 1st international textile printing technology expo opens in Bình Dương

Vietstock 2023 Press Conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s Premier International Feed, Livestock, Aquaculture & Meat Industry Show (Vietstock) Expo & Forum 2023 will take place at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City from October 11-13. The event, the largest in Vietnam in terms of comprehensive solutions in the livestock, seafood, aquaculture and meat processing industries, will draw the participation of more than 350 enterprises from 30 countries and territories. Duong Tat Thang, Director of the Department of Livestock Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said taking part in the exhibition will help enterprises in the field to bolster collaboration and get access to the world’s latest technologies, increase sustainable livestock development and enhance products' values. He said Vietnam’s livestock industry has improved its production capacity and strongly integrated with the region and the … [Read more...] about Vietstock 2023 Expo & forum to be held in HCM City

The photographs are a reflection of new perspectives on the circular economy in terms of natural resource use, pollution reduction and environmental protection. An award ceremony and exhibition of the Circular Economy 2023 Photo Contest was held in Hanoi on September 21. The contest is organized to seek photos that reflect the circular economy model; increasing efficiency in the use of natural resources, raw materials, and energy-saving materials; extending the life of materials, equipment, products, goods, and other components; limiting waste generation and minimizing adverse environmental impacts and the use of harmful chemicals; waste recycling; energy recovery; avoiding single-use products; green shopping. It is organized by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, Environment Magazine (VEM) and the non-profit organization C ASEAN Vietnam. Best photos on circular economy in Vietnam on display. Photo: The Hanoi Times Summing up the contest, … [Read more...] about Photos on circular economy show new perspectives

Visitors to a booth of a Vietnamese company at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Nearly 50 enterprises from Vietnam attended a trade promotion and business matching programme on September 22-23 as part of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), held for the first time by the administration of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . The Vietnamese delegation accounted for over 10% of the international guests invited by the Uttar Pradesh administration to the UPITS, organised in coordination with the Federation of India n Export Organisations (FIEO). With support from the Trade Office of Vietnam in India, the delegation attended business matching events and export promotion forums held by FIEO. Addressing a forum, FIEO Director General Ajay Sahai said by building an export ecosystem, Uttar Pradesh will become an export hub of India and make tremendous contributions to the country’s gross domestic product. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Nearly 50 Vietnamese companies join trade promotion event in India

With the theme on empowering lives, the event is directed by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and organized by the VnExpress online newspaper to promote the application of AI in daily life. Additionally, it aims to connect businesses with government agencies regarding support policies for AI development in Vietnam. Participants will be treated to its AI Summit, AI Workshop, AI Expo, and satellite events. All activities within the two-day course will feature the participation of policy makers, AI experts, technology companies, domestic and international investors, and members of the Vietnamese AI community. Moreover, the festival's workshop series will include sideline discussions revolving around the future of AI in businesses, responsible AI use, AI in finance, and the application of AI and big data in health care. Attendees can also visit the AI Expo, which showcases 30 booths displaying products from various businesses, highlighting AI applications in the fields … [Read more...] about Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day 2023 to take place in September

Visitors at VietnamPrintPack 2023 being held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre until September 30. — VNS Photo Thu Hằng Cutting-edge technologies along with the latest advancements and innovation in the printing and packaging industry are on display at the 21st Vietnam International Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition that opened in HCM City on Wednesday. The expo, VietnamPrintPack, has attracted 411 exhibitors from 17 countries and territories, including mainland China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan (China), Thailand, UK, and the US. VietnamPrintPack serves as a platform for global suppliers and local manufacturers to engage in business exchanges and establish partnerships. The exhibition will host a series of seminars with speakers from influential industry associations providing participants with in-depth industry perspectives. Judy Wang, President of … [Read more...] about VietnamPrintPack propels innovation in the printing & packaging industry

The Department of Planning and Investment of Ho Chi Minh City reported that in the first nine months of this year, the Southern metropolis welcomed 27 million domestic visitors and 3.5 million foreign tourists, up nearly 25% year-on-year, and earned 125.45 trillion VND (5.16 billion USD) from the sector, a rise of 35.8%. In the South-central coastal province of Binh Thuan which hosts the 2023 National Tourism Year, the total number of tourists surged 75% year-on-year to hit nearly 7 million, exceeding the yearly target by 0.4%. Notably, its tourism revenue in the nine months doubled that of the same period last year to reach 17.67 trillion VND. In the Southeastern region, Tay Ninh emerged as a major destination with 4.2 million visitors, and tourism revenue of 1.76 trillion VND, up 49.7% year-on-year. In the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre reported a 79% surge in the number of visitors with 1.7 million and 2.14 trillion VND in revenue. As the peak season for international tourism is … [Read more...] about Localities gearing up for peak tourism season

At a stall within the Hanoi Gift Show 2023, which lasts from October 1-4. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Gift Show 2023 , which kicked off on October 1, is treating visitors to a wide range of local handicrafts and exhibitors to myriad opportunities for business links and market expansion. Held by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the 12th edition this year takes place at the National Exhibition Construction Centre in Nam Tu Liem district, expected to attract over 10,000 visitors throughout its four-day course. On display at the event are handicrafts, wooden products, bamboo and rattan items, ceramics, glassware, textiles, fibers, lace embroidery, and farm produce, among many others. Addressing the opening ceremony, Tran Thi Phuong Lan, acting director of the department, said the expo represents Hanoi's commitment to creating a favorable and efficient business climate for the sustainable development of enterprises and production … [Read more...] about Hanoi Gift Show 2023 in full swing